Dave Durden

2022-2023 NCAA Women’s Power Rankings: Pre-Season Edition

It should come as no surprise—the Virginia women rank #1 in our pre-season NCAA power rankings.

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Cal Women’s Swim & Dive Announce 2022-23 Competition Schedule

The slate includes the team attending the mid-season Minnesota Invitational and a slew of Pac-12 matchups in early 2023.

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ASCA Awards Anthony Nesty Coach of the Year, MC Banks Age Group Coach of the Year

ASCA has recognized Anthony Nesty as the George Haines Coach of the Year, and MC Banks as the Fitter and Faster Age Group Coach of the Year.

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College Swimming Previews: #8 Cal Women’s Bear Market

Backstroke star Isabelle Stadden projects to be the one constant for the Cal women as they enter the season under a cloud of uncertainty.

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Cal Unveils New Swimming Structure, Still Looking for One More Assistant

Head coach Dave Durden (front, right) and David Marsh (front, left) will reunite after winning seven NCAA titles together.

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Dave Durden on Being Acting Director of Cal Swimming, Coaching Men & Women (VIDEO)

Durden spoke with SwimSwam about the situation in Berkeley and how it has evolved since McKeever has been off deck.

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Cal Swimmers Frustrated with McKeever Investigation; Durden to Coach Both Programs

With Teri McKeever still on leave since May, the Cal women’s team will reportedly be coached by men’s head coach Dave Durden, merging the programs for now.

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ASCA Announces Six Nominees for 2022 Coach of the Year

On September 8th, the ASCA will be announcing the winner of the 2022 George Haines Coach of the Year award from the six nominated coaches.

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World Record Holder Hunter Armstrong Following Coach Matt Bowe To Cal

Armstrong will join the Cal pro group to remain with his primary coach from OSU, Matt Bowe, who was named the Bears’ new assistant coach on Tuesday.

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OSU Associate Matt Bowe Joining Cal Men’s Staff As Assistant Coach

Bowe is coming off a successful five-year run with the Buckeyes, serving as a senior associate head coach in the last two seasons.

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With Chase Kreitler Hire at Pitt, Two Coaching Trees Grow a Little Fuller

Chase Kreitler’s most recent boss, Dave Durden, has a growing coaching tree. His prior boss, Eddie Reese, is really just beginning that part of his legacy.

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Marchand, Durden Highlight Pac-12 Men’s Swimming & Diving Awards

ASU’s Marchand was voted as the conference’s Swimmer and Freshman of the Year, while Durden earned Coach of the Year honors.

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Men’s NCAAs Team Scores- Conference Breakdown

The Cal Golden Bears won their 5th NCAA title under Dave Durden this past weekend, but how does the rest of the standings shake out from a conference view?

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Kate Douglass, Leon Marchand Named CSCAA Swimmers Of The Year

Awards were announced for the men’s and women’s swimmer, coach, diver, and diving coach of the year for the 2021-22 season by the CSCAA.

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Uncut: 13 Minutes with Cal Head Coach Dave Durden

The California Bears have reclaimed the NCAA Division I Men’s Swimming & Diving Championship from their arch-rivals, the Texas Longhorns, 487.5 to 436.5

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