ACC Battle: Virginia, UNC Lead Latest 2015-2016 CSCAA Women’s Poll
The ACC is on the rise in the latest CSCAA women’s poll, with the University of Virginia maintaining its #1 ranking.
Sheffield Set to Host 2016 British Diving Olympic Trials
Britain’s best divers will arrive in Sheffield next summer with their only aim to secure their place on the plane to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympic Games.
Vermont Travels to Boston for Terrier Invitational This Weekend
The Vermont women’s swimming & diving team returns to action this weekend when it travels to Boston to compete in the Terrier Invitational from Friday (Nov. 20) to Sunday (Nov. 22)
UNLV to Compete in Georgia Tech Invite
The UNLV men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are back in action this week as they send a selected roster to compete in the Georgia Tech Invitational.
CSU Swim & Dive to split squad for pair of meets this week
The Colorado State Rams will split up its swimmers and divers this week as the team heads to a pair of invitational in the state of Texas. Both meets will run Thursday-Saturday.
Towson Names Jake Shrum Acting Head Coach As Cell Phone Investigation Continues
Towson University has named a new Acting Head Coach for its swimming & diving programs, with no word on the statuses of the team’s other coaches as an investigation continues into a cell phone found in the women’s locker room.
FINA Revises Rio Relay Qualification Criteria; JPN Medley Now In
The Japanese women’s 4x100m medley relay has had its status changed in terms of being in the top 12 for Rio qualification.
Swimming Australia CEO Anderson Responds To Claim Kids Worked Too Hard
Mark Anderson, Swimming Australia CEO, responds to claims his organization “works kids too hard.”
Crawling Down the Stairs: Van Donkersgoed’s New Life In The Sport
Van Donkersgoed is on deck at practice just as he should be, just as he has been for the last 10 years of his life. It is 6 a.m., and the rest of Northwestern University men’s swim team is jumping in the water.
Gainesville Girls, Doral Academy Boys Earn Florida 3A State Titles
Gainsville’s women’s team and the Doral Academy Charter High School men’s teams were crowned the 2015 Florida High School 3A State Champions…
7 Keys to Being the Best Swim Parent You Can Be
Parents are an essential component in the success of a child-athlete, but they can also be a toxic element. The fine line that parents walk between involvement and respectful distance can be difficult to navigate.
Marshall Receives Fourth Consecutive C-USA Weekly Honor
This is the fourth time a Marshall athlete has won this award this season
Matt Stasiunas Named Big Ten Swimmer of the Week
The Big Ten honored Penn State’s Matt Stasiunas as its swimmer of the week. Stasiunas swam to 3 wins at the Penn State Invite: The 1,650-yard freestyle (15:29.15), 200-yard freestyle (1:39.94) and 500-yard freestyle (4:28.78).
Zeiger, Francis Named Big Ten Women’s Co-Swimmers of the Week
Minnesota’s Brooke Zeiger and Penn State’s Casey Francis were named co-swimmers of the week by the Big Ten. Zeiger set a new school record in the 400 meter IM twice at the Arena Pro Swim Minneapolis before going on to break a school record in the 200 IM.
Adventures In Age Group Coaching: Get Specific
When coaches are specific with swimmers, everybody wins.