Eddie Reese

Will Texas’ Glut of Talent Hurt Them in Recruiting? Competitors Say ‘No’

The Texas men will leave at least 8, and possibly as many as 10, NCAA qualifying swimmers home this season. Fans wonder if this will hurt them in recruiting, but coaches say no.

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Eddie Reese Hops in the Pool and Swims with Texas Men’s Team

Yesterday, Texas men’s head swimming coach Eddie Reese provided the swimming community with an awesome, but definitely unexpected, surprise.

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2020-2021 NCAA Men’s Swimming & Diving Power Ranks: January Edition

The Texas Longhorns are still waiting on Austin Katz to perform to previous levels, but if he does, the ceiling for the Texas men is a national championship.

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2020 Swammy Awards: Men’s NCAA Coach of the Year – Anthony Nesty

Florida head coach Anthony Nesty guided two Gator men to become the fastest in history, earning the 2020 Swammy Award for Men’s NCAA Coach of the Year.

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TCU Head Coach James Winchester Talks Climbing the Mountain in the Big 12

Fresh off a pair of new school records at their mid-season invite, TCU head coach James Winchester says he has a vision for the program and is willing to chase it.

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Coach Sergio Lopez Reflects on Joseph Schooling’s 2016 Homecoming Parade

Olympic coach Sergio Lopez reflected on the impact of Joseph Schooling’s 100 fly win at the 2016 Olympics, earning Singapore’s first gold.

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University of Texas Officially Opens the Eddie Reese Outdoor Pool

The University of Texas has officially opened the Eddie Reese Outdoor Pool in honor of the university’s longtime head swim coach.

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As Eddie Reese Turns 79, Texas Opens New Pool Named in His Honor

Eddie Reese, a living legend in swimming, walked the decks of a pool named in his honor this week for the first time.

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Longhorn Alums Foley, Glass Bring Swimming Culture To Nine Banded Whiskey

Former Longhorn swimmers Sean Foley and Will Glass have used some the skills developed in swimming to successfully run Nine Banded Whiskey in Austin.

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How Eddie Reese Became The Most Successful College Coach In Swimming

Reese has built an incredible legacy at the University of Texas, leading the men’s team to unparalleled excellence.

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Before the Dynasty: Eddie Reese as the Visionary of Auburn’s Swimming Success

Before Texas, before the 40-straight conference titles and 40-straight NCAA top 10 finishes, Eddie Reese was a part of 2 other dynasty-building eras in college swimming.

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SwimSwam Rewind: 30 Years of NCAA Championship Swimming Evolution

Nearly everything has changed in the sport since 1989, other than the fact that Eddie Reese was winning team titles at Texas.

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End-of-Season Intrasquad Meets an Option in Wake of NCAA Cancelation

Schools are considering hosting their own end-of-season meets after the NCAA canceled all remaining winter and spring championships.

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Capitani On Big 12 Difficulty: “In Some Ways We’re Competing Against Ourselves”

Texas women’s head coach Carol Capitani discussed a number of topics at Tuesday’s press conference including the challenges of competing in the Big 12.

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Eddie Reese: Texas Will Take 16 Swimmers and 4 Divers to NCAA Championships

Head coach Eddie Reese held a press conference on Tuesday to discuss coronavirus, the upcoming NCAA Championships, and this summer’s Olympic Games.

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