Arizona Associate Coach Peter Richardson Leaving to Join USC
The move marks a return to California for Peter Richardson, who previously spent eight seasons at University of Pacific and six seasons at Fresno Pacific.
Longtime USC Assistant Chase Bloch Moving On From Coaching
Bloch has been a member of the USC coaching staff for the last eight seasons, but says it is now time for him to transition to something new.
World Junior Record Holder Merve Tuncel Commits to USC
Turkish distance freestyle ace, 1500 SCM World Junior Record holder, Merve Tuncel has committed to join the USC Trojans.
NCAA All-American Sprinter Elise Garcia to Transfer to USC for 5th Year
Garcia was a member of Cal’s 200 medley, 200 freestyle, and 400 freestyle relays at the 2022 Women’s NCAA Championships.
Pac-12 Runner-Up Chris O’Grady Withdraws from Portal, Will Stay at USC
Chris O’Grady, who entered the NCAA transfer portal the day before Lea Maurer was named head coach, says that he will return to USC next season.
With Chase Kreitler Hire at Pitt, Two Coaching Trees Grow a Little Fuller
Chase Kreitler’s most recent boss, Dave Durden, has a growing coaching tree. His prior boss, Eddie Reese, is really just beginning that part of his legacy.
USC’s Chris O’Grady, Pac-12 Runner-Up in the 100 Breast, Enters Transfer Portal
He finished the 2021-2022 NCAA season ranked 18th in the NCAA in the 100 breast and 14th in the 200 breast.
USC NCAA Qualifier Daniel Matheson Enters Transfer Portal
USC freshman Daniel Matheson, who qualified for NCAAs in the 500 free, 400 IM and 1650 free, has entered the transfer portal.
New USC Coach Lea Maurer is Bringing a New Culture to the Trojan Pool Deck
Maurer spoke of her plans for the Trojans moving forward, including a culture shift that changes both internal and external perceptions of USC Swim & Dive.
SwimSwam Breakdown: International Trials, San Antonio, and Retirements
We discuss the upcoming international world champ trials (multiple), the Pro Swim in San Antonio, and a slew of athletes retiring
Lea Maurer Named Next Head Coach of USC Swimming & Diving
Maurer has been serving as interim head coach with the program since this past fall, when previous head coach Jeremy Kipp was placed on administrative leave.
Score Vs. Seed: Day 1 at the 2022 NCAA D1 Women’s Championships
Even by their own standards, the Louisville women had a huge day 1 at the 2022 NCAA Championships, picking up 36 points vs. seed.
SwimSwam Breakdown: NCAA Lineups, Summer McIntosh & Westmont Pro Swim
We discuss the upcoming women’s and men’s DI NCAA Championships, Summer McIntosh breaking 2 world junior records in Toronto, and the Pro Swim in Westmont
Wild Speculation: Who Is Going to Replace Jeremy Kipp at USC?
As is so often the case, the most obvious candidate to take over the head coaching job at USC is already on deck in South Central LA.
USC Senior & Swedish Olympian Victor Johansson Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
The Swedish Olympian has entered the transfer portal with the intention of going to grad school while swimming a fifth year in the NCAA.
