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Former South Carolina Assistant Mike Simpson Joins Auburn Coaching Staff

Former South Carolina assistant coach Mike Simpson has been named an assistant coach at Auburn under first year-head coach Ryan Wochomurka.

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Vlad Polyakov to Join Ryan Wochomurka’s Staff at Auburn as Associate Head Coach

Three-time Olympian and World Champion, Vlad Polyakov will join the Auburn University staff this fall as the team’s new associate head coach.

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Who Are the Top Candidates to Replace Gary Taylor at Auburn?

Mark Gangloff is having early success at North Carolina but could the lure of his alma mater be enough to pull him back to The Plains?

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Swimming From Home: Auburn Coaching on SEC Performances, Moving Forward

Each coach gave their perspective on their SEC performances and how this quarantine period could affect athletes once they get back into the pool.

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Top Quotes From the (Unexpected) Last NCAA Taper Meets – Women’s Midseason

One way we at SwimSwam are dealing with our pain is taking a look back at what ended up being the last taper meets of the NCAA season

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How a “Distance Coach” Produces Fast Sprinters

“What got you here won’t get you there” is a common phrase you hear when climbing in your profession. And it’s no different for collegiate swim coaches.

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Auburn, Led by “Distance Coach” Gary Taylor, Swims 2nd-Best 200 Free Relay Ever

Gary Taylor came to Auburn with a reputation as a distance coach, but he has proven to be much more than that for the Tigers.

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Olympian Gideon Louw of Auburn Talks Coaching Other Olympic Hopefuls (Video)

Auburn University Assistant Coach Gideon Louw is a two-time Olympian who now, as a coach, trains and mentors other Olympic hopefuls.

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Auburn Finalizes New Staff With LSU’s Jeana Kempe

Gary Taylor has filled out his new-look staff at Auburn University, as he’ll officially hire LSU assistant Jeane Kempe, a source tells SwimSwam.

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SwimSwam Exclusive: Gary Taylor on his Busy First Weeks at Auburn

SwimSwam caught up with Auburn Head Coach Gary Taylor after a couple packed weeks in his new role.

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Gideon Louw Returning To Auburn On Gary Taylor’s New Staff

Former Auburn standout and South African Olympian Gideon Louw will be returning to his alma mater, leaving the University of Minnesota to join head coach Gary Taylor’s new staff in Auburn.

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Gideon Louw Promoted To Associate Head Coach At Minnesota

Former Auburn swimmer Gideon Louw has been promoted to associate head coach at the University of Minnesota.

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Minnesota Gophers promote coaches Ryan Purdy, Terry Ganley

The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers have updated official job titles on two of their swimming coaches, Ryan Purdy and Terry Ganley.

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Kelly Kremer Adds Two-Time South African Olympian Gideon Louw to Minnesota Staff

Former Auburn NCAA Champion Gideon Louw will take his first full-time coaching job at Minnesota.

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Garrett Reports: SwimSwam News Friday, September 21st *Updated

Former US National Team Coach, Mark Schubert, is involved in one of 3 sexual abuse related swimming cases that are in the news this week. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)

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