Dave Durden

What Happens to David Marsh if Teri McKeever Is Reinstated at Cal?

Last season, David Marsh (left) worked with the Cal men’s team. This year, his focus is on the Cal women. His contract reveals what happens if…

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What Happens When You Put an 18.2 Sprinter in the 500 Free?

We learned a lot of interesting things from Cal’s dual meet against Pacific, where most star swimmers, including Bjorn Seeliger, swam secondary events.

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Where In The World Is Coleman Hodges? 5 Years of Practice + Pancakes

It’s been just over five years since we dropped the first Practice + Pancakes video, so we’re taking a trip down memory lane with host Coleman Hodges.

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Practice + Pancakes: Durden Leads Cal Men Through Friday PM 15m Power Efforts

After the weight room, the Cal men hop in the pool and race. This Friday, Durden gave them 15m efforts, either all underwater or all on top of the water.

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Destin Lasco, Isabelle Stadden Win Cal/Cal Poly King & Queen of the Pool

Isabelle Stadden won the annual women’s pentathlon, while Destin Lasco won the men’s meet that was absent many of Cal’s top stars.

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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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