The Powerlist

Delaware Blue Hens get verbal from NCAP flyer/backstroker Julia Capobianco

Nation’s Capital Swim Club’s Julia Capobianco has verbally committed to swim for the Delaware Blue Hens next season, bringing an instant point-scoring threat to the CAA program.

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NC State Faces Off with the University of Georgia this Saturday

The NC State swimming & diving program will open its 2014-15 home slate against the University of Georgia on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Willis R. Casey Aquatic Center. The meet is slated to get underway at 11 a.m.

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University of Michigan Quad Meet to include Powerhouse Post Grad Olympians

Connor Jaeger headlines a massive list of Olympians competing at the Michigan-hosted quad meet.

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The Fighting Illini take on Northwestern in Season Opener

Head Coach Sue Novitsky: ” Last year it was a very close meet and I think it’s going to be a tight one this year. They’re very well coached.”

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Canadian Commonwealth Games Swimmer Sydney Pickrem Verbally Commits to Texas A&M

Sydney Pickrem of the Clearwater Aquatic Team has verbally committed to the Texas A&M Aggies.

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Sprint Freestyler/Backstroker Erin Falconer Verbally Commits to Auburn

The Auburn Tigers women’s program has landed another backstroker that they’ve been loading up on for the last few years…

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Colorado State swimming & diving has high expectations for 2014-15 season

Head Coach Christopher Woodard: “We have the sophomore class that knows what to expect and how to compete at this level, and they are a great compliment to our upperclassmen. We also have very capable freshmen.”

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Richmond takes on Davidson This Weekend at the Collegiate School Aquatics Center

Diving begins at 4:30 on campus Friday evening, with swimming begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, the action gets underway at 9:30 a.m. on campus, while the swimming starts at 10:15 a.m. at the Aquatics Center.

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#15 Recruit Caroline McTaggart Verbally Commits to UCLA

Caroline McTaggart from All-Star Aquatics in Maryland has verbally committed to the UCLA Bruins.

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University of Illinois Swimming and Diving 2014-15 Season Preview

Head Coach Sue Novitsky: “We’re looking to continue having a winning dual meet record and to protect our home pool come January. We want to keep improving and keep growing as athletes and as a team as a whole.”

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5 Performance Goals Swimmers Need to Focus On

Goal setting can either be a help or a hindrance, depending upon how we go about setting our intentions…

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Gymnast Simone Biles Wins WSF Sportswoman Of the Year Over Hosszu Et Al.

Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu was among the finalist for the Women’s Sports Foundation’s 2014 Sportswoman of the Year award.

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Meet Notes: Air Force Men, Women Both On the Road This Weekend

The below are two press releases from the Air Force Athletic staff, previewing the team’s upcoming meets this weekend. Men to face…

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France Announces Team of 6 Men, 5 Women for Short Course Worlds in Doha

Doha is hosting the 12th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m), from December 3-7, 2014.

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Swimming Gear Profile – The Adjustable Resistance Kickboard

Courtesy of Evan King HQ: Belleville, Ontario Canada Inventor: Adjustable Resistance Kickboard I swam competitively from ages 9 to 18 and…

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