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Alabama Swimming and Diving Inks 11 to National Letters of Intent

A total of 11 swimmers signed National Letters of Intent to join The University of Alabama swimming and diving teams head coach Dennis Pursley announced this week.

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WADA Deems 6 Nations Non-Compliant, Explores Independent Testing Role

In the aftermath of the Independent Commission’s Report, the board of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) convened yesterday in Colorado…

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Texas A&M Men Announce Three Swimming Signees

Three high school standouts will join the Texas A&M men’s swimming and diving team for the 2015-16 season, head coach Jay Holmes announced.

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10 Life Lessons Every Age Group Coach Should Teach Their Swimmers

As I sat down to write this list, to in a sense document my coaching philosophy, I thought about one key thing: life is a choice. Everything we do in life is a choice from brushing our teeth in the morning to working in the pool.

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What Took So Long: Choosing Swimming Later in Life

Just before my third birthday, my mom first threw me into the pool behind our Pittsburgh home. It was a big, in-ground pool, about 20,000 gallons to a depth of eight feet.

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USA Women Take Silver At ‘Water Polo In Rio’ Event

The USA Women’s Senior National Team won two of their last three games at the ‘Water Polo In Rio’ event in Brazil. Team USA earned second place today after losing to Australia 13-10 in a shootout.

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Utah Swimming and Diving Adds 15 in Fall Signing Class

Utah head swimming coach Joe Dykstra has announced that 15 recruits have signed National Letters-of-Intent during the early fall signing period. The Utes’ swim program added seven men and eight women to the 2016-17 roster.

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Deerfield Celebrates Undefeated Conference Record In New Pool (Video)

Deerfield High School recently completed their regular season with a perfect 5-0 conference dual meet record, finishing 12-1 on the…

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Texas A&M to Host Annual Art Adamson Invitational

College Station, Texas—Texas A&M will host teams from all over the country this weekend in the annual Art Adamson Invitational, which memorializes legendary Texas A&M swim coach Art Adamson.

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Jan Cameron Joins Elite Coaching Group with Platinum Recognition

Swimming Australia Paralympic Program Coach Jan Cameron has become just the third Australian woman to gain her Platinum Coaching Licence following on from her swimmers’ outstanding results at the 2015 IPC World Championships in Glasgow.

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Alabama Swimming and Diving Set for Georgia Tech Invitational

When the Alabama swimming and diving team hits the water Thursday for the Georgia Tech Invitational, its fourth meet of the 2015-16 season, it will be a little different than the first three meets.

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Kirstyn Abbasse Stays In-State at Oakland University

Abbasse will be an immediate scorer for the Golden Grizzlies

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Rapidly Improving Greg Raper Signs an NLI to Seattle U

Raper will be an immediate sprint presence for the Redhawks

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UMass Adds Another Local Star In Trevor Gowdy

Gowdy is one of the top graduating breaststrokers in Massachusetts

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2015 French Short Course Nationals in Angers to Begin on Thursday

After a difficult week in France, all the stars of French swimming have gathered in Angers for the 2015 French short course (25 meters) national championships. The meet runs from Thursday, November 19 to Sunday, November 22.

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