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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Canadian Olympian Kierra Smith Returns To Minnesota Training Base
Kierra Smith is switching up her training base, returning to the University of Minnesota & coach Kelly Kremer just 2 months out from Canada’s Olympic Trials.
Swim Coaches Base Podcast Open Vault – Day 4
Each day, for the remaining days of 2019, RITTER Sports Performance will be releasing episodes from the Swim Coaches Base Podcast vault.
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Florida State Wins 23 Events, Sweeps 4 in Dual Victories over Minnesota
The Florida State women picked up their first win of the season, besting Minnesota 186.5-111.5, while the men topped the Gophers 197-103.
College Swimming Previews: Developing Depth A Key For #8 Minnesota Women
Minnesota has extreme highs, including elite distance, breaststroke, & diving, but also some major holes. A young roster will look for a program-best finish.
Former Stanford Assistant Jeff Kostoff Named Associate Head Coach at Minnesota
After three years at Indiana and three at his alma mater Stanford, Kostoff is headed to Minneapolis to join the Gopher staff.
Minnesota Will Host Florida Gators for Season Opener (2019-2020 Schedule)
2019 NCAA runner-up in the 200 breaststroke Max McHugh, above, and the Minnesota Gophers will play host to Florida in early October.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Kelly Kremer, Minnesota
Competitor Coach of the Month is a recurring SwimSwam feature shedding light on a U.S.-based coach who has risen above…
A3 Performance Signs All-American Breaststroker Conner McHugh
A3 Performance is thrilled to welcome NCAA All-American and Big Ten finalist Conner McHugh to the A3 Performance Team.
Holloway, Desorbo, Looze & Bottom To Coach ACC/Big Ten Challenge Teams
Coaching staffs are taking shape for the inaugural ACC/Big Ten Challenge, with Braden Holloway and Todd Desorbo to lead the ACC All-Stars and Ray Looze and Mike Bottom heading the Big Ten All-Stars.
Art Downey Retires After 62 Years Coaching MN High School Swimming
Minnesota high school coaching legend Art Downey has retired after 62 years coaching the Edina High School boys program. Downey is the only head coach in Edina swimming history and his teams won 10 state titles.
Maddy Olson Added To Minnesota Swim & Dive Staff
The University of Minnesota has added Maddy Olson to their staff.
Minnesota Adds Alicia Hicken-Franklin To Coaching Staff
The University of Minnesota swimming and diving head coach Kelly Kremer announced that Alicia Hicken-Franklin will become the newest member…
Minnesota To Add Denver’s Hicken-Franklin As Associate Head Coach
The Minnesota Golden Gophers will be adding Denver’s Alicia Hicken-Franklin to its coaching staff as associate head coach, replacing the departed Ryan Purdy.
