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Pitt Names Diving Coach Katie Kasprzak Director of Swimming & Diving Amid Program “Restructuring”

Kasprzak takes over as the leader of the Pitt swimming & diving program after serving as the Panthers’ diving coach since 2017.

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How’s it Going? Reviewing Second Year DI Head Coaches From the 2025-2026 NCAA Season

Texas men’s head coach Bob Bowman is in his 2nd year with the Longhorns, and the Texas men haven’t lost an SEC or NCAA Championship since he took the lead.

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U.S. Nationals Qualifier Aibhlinn King Commits To Georgia Tech’s Class Of 2031

King posted a time of 28.02 in the 50 fly at a dual meet against Elmbrook Swim Club last month, qualifying for this summer’s Senior National Championships.

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Georgia HS State Champion Julia Pou Stays In-State, Commits To Georgia Tech For 2026-27

Backstroke & IM specialist Julia Pou has announced her commitment to swim and study at Georgia Tech, beginning in the fall of 2026.

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Butterfly & IM Specialist Anthony Rulkowski Announces Commitment To Georgia Tech For 2026-27

Anthony Rulkowski has announced his commitment to continue his academic and athletic careers at Georgia Tech, beginning in the fall of 2026.

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Turkish National Team Member Kerem İlyem Joining Georgia Tech In 2026

Based on his SCM converted time, Ilyem would already make the ACC ‘A’ final in the 200 breast.

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A Summary Of Division I Coaching Changes For The 2025-2026 Season

The Stanford women will be under Chris Lindauer this fall and were one of only a few Division I head coaching changes this off season.

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Georgia Tech Swimming & Diving Dramatically Reduces Rosters to Just 16 Men, 22 Women for 25-26

Georgia Tech has released its 2025-2026 roster, confirming rumors of a dramatic reduction in roster spots beyond those mandated by the House v. NCAA settlement.

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Georgia Tech Adds Miles Simon To Coaching Staff As Assistant Coach

Simon spent his undergraduate career at Howard before using his fifth year at Georgia. He swam at 2024 NCAAs on Georgia’s 200 free relay.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Melanie Margalis Fink Returns to Georgia Tech as an Assistant Swim Coach

U.S. Olympic swimmer Melanie Margalis Smith will return to Georgia Tech, where she previously coached in the 2022-2023 season.

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Reviewing First-Year DI Head Coaches’ Seasons With Their New NCAA Team

Bob Bowman lead the Texas men to the 2025 NCAA team title, one of the most successful outings for a first-year head coach this season.

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Auburn Announces Arilson Silva (Georgia Tech) as New Associate Head Coach

Auburn has announced the hiring of Arilson Silva as the program’s new associate head coach, effective at the end of…

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Former Diving Head Coach John Ames Named Georgia Tech’s Permanent Head Swim and Dive Coach

John Ames spent 23 years as Georgia Tech’s head diving coach before becoming the interim head swimming and diving coach in August.

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How Are First-Year Head Coaches Faring With Their New Programs?

The Arizona State Sun Devils have not missed a beat since Herbie Behm was promoted as head coach in the offseason following the departure of Bob Bowman.

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US Open Qualifier Annabel Smith to Compete for Georgia Tech Beginning Fall 2025

A breaststroke specialist, Smith was the New York high school state champion in the 100 breast and is already poised to make a splash in the event at Georgia.

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