Matt Leach

Brazilian Swimmer Mariana Caldeira Flips Commitment to Iowa State for Fall 2026

Caldeira is currently poised to be the Cyclones fastest competitor in three events next season, putting her in a position to be a key contributor.

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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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Iowa State Lands Commitment From Multi-Event Talent Annie Gilligan For Fall 2027

Annie Gilligan, a sprint freestyler and backstroker from Dubuque, Iowa, has committed to swim and study at Iowa State University.

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Iowa State Swim & Dive Inks Six On National Signing Day

Matt Leach announced the first signees of the 2026 recruiting class, welcoming six swimmers and divers from Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Italy.

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Italian Butterfly Specialist Asia Salvato To Swim For Iowa State In Fall 2026

Italian Asia Salvato has announced her commitment to continue both her education and swimming career at Iowa State University.

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Iowa State University Lands Commitment From Multi-Talented Hayden Bailey For Fall 2026

Hayden Bailey, who dabbles in butterfly, backstroke, and freestyle, has announced her commitment to Iowa State University.

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Breaststroker Andra Robertson Sends Commitment To Iowa State For Fall 2025

Andra Robertson, a breaststroke specialist from Cyclone Swim Club and Ames Senior High School, has committed to Iowa State for fall 2025.

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Butterfly Specialist Kendall Mallers Commits To Iowa State For Fall 2025

Kendall Mallers, a butterfly specialist from Academy Bullets Swim Club and Rosary High School, has committed to Iowa State for fall 2025.

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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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Illinois High School State Champion Olivia Moore to Swim for Iowa State Next Season (2025)

Moore is a versatile threat in the water and is poised to be one of the Cyclones’ top contributors in several events next season.

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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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Iowa State Swim & Dive 2024-25 Season Preview

The Iowa State Cyclones provide an in-depth look into their roster for the upcoming season, which begins October 10th against South Dakota State.

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Iowa State Swim & Dive Announces 2024-25 Schedule

Through the next few months, the Cyclones will participate in eight duals, three of which are at home, and an invitational.

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Wild Speculation: Okay Actually, There Are a Lot of Good Candidates for the Georgia Tech Job

In spite of the job opening just four days before Georgia Tech starts its fall semester, there are a surprising number of good candidates to take over the swimming program, including former assistant Michael Norment (above).

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New Iowa State Head Swim Coach Matt Leach Gets a Big Raise Over His Predecessor

New Iowa State head swim coach Matt Leach becomes one of the highest-paid coaches of a women’s-only program in the country.

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