WSCA Releases Statement In Response To ASCA, Other Coaching Associations Disaffiliating
The World Swimming Coaches Association says the statement was “disappointing, unnecessary and does not best serve swimming coaches on a global level.”
ASCA, Three Other National Coaches Assocations Part Ways With WSCA
Coaching associations in the U.S., Canada, Australia and Great Britain have withdrawn their affiliation with the World Swimming Coaches Association.
ASCA Hires Bill Wadley as Organization’s New Executive Director
The American Swimming Coaches’ Association has hired Bill Wadley as the organization’s Executive Director, effective October 15.
Attorney Bob Allard Calls For Removal of 8 USA Swimming Figures In Open Letter
Attorney Bob Allard wrote an open letter to USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey on behalf of sex abuse survivors, calling for the removal of eight individuals.
The ASCA 51st Annual World Clinic – Dallas, Texas, Sept. 3-8, 2019
From Learn to Swim to the Elite athlete, the ASCA World Clinic is where coaching education and inspiration takes place.
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Janet Evans Revokes FINA Nomination; Dale Neuburger Expected to Seek Presidency
Despite having support from necessary organizations, Janet Evans withdrew from consideration for a FINA Bureau position in June.
ASCA To Replace CEO John Leonard With TSE’s Steve Roush
Consulting director Steve Roush will take over as American Swimming Coaches Association CEO at the beginning of 2020, replacing John Leonard after 35 years.
John Leonard to Retire As ASCA CEO at End of 2020
A search committee has been formed to hire Leonard’s replacement.
ASCA COO Paris Jacobs Talks What’s New, Athlete Safety
As athletes, teams and coaches get back to intense workouts and winter competition, Swim Swam met up with Paris Jacobs, Chief Operations Officer for ASCA, the Association of Swimming Coaches of America, to hear what’s new in the coaching world and why ASCA just endorsed a new solution to keep athletes safer in the water.
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Catching Up with New ASCA COO Paris Jacobs
Jacobs has embarked on a listening campaign in addition to looking for new partnerships to bring to the 2019 ASCA World Clinic.
ASCA’s John Leonard: ‘ISL is Best Opportunity Ever for Athletes to Earn What They’re Worth’
The ASCA reaffirmed its support of the ISL’s efforts in light of the Energy for Swim meet cancellation.
American Swimming Coaches Association Endorses Hammer Head Swim Caps
ASCA, the American Swimming Coaches Association, with members all over North America and affiliates around the world, has officially endorsed the Hammer Head® Swim Cap.
Leonard: USA FINA Bureau Rep Should Be ‘Intent On Change’
American Swimming Coaches Association Executive Director and outspoken FINA critic John Leonard penned a letter earlier this month laying out his suggested qualifications for USA Swimming’s new representative to the FINA Bureau – heading the list is a candidate “intent on change.”
SwimSwam Pulse: 66% Support WSA As FINA Alternative
About two-thirds of SwimSwam voters support the World Swimming Association as an alternative to FINA as the international governing body for aquatic sports.
World Swimming Association Ratifies Constitution in Washington DC (Video Report)
The World Swimming Association, an alternate governing entity to FINA, held a constitutional convention at the 2017 ASCA World Clinic.
