Mitch Dalton

Wild Speculation: Who Will Take Over for Mike Bottom at Michigan?

The University of Michigan head swimming coach role is arguably the biggest co-ed coaching gig to come open in a generation, or more. Is it Sergio’s time?

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Mike Murray Elected New President of ASCA; Murray & Hill to Join Board

Mike Murray, the head coach of the Victor Swim Club, has been elected as the new president of the American Swimming Coaches Association.

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2022 US Trials Day 1 Roundup: NCAA Swimmers Performing Well So Far

Despite concerns about the proximity of the US International Team Trials to the NCAA season, collegiate swimmers have been posting strong performances.

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Competitor Coach of the Month: Carol Capitani

Capitani led the Longhorn women to a surprise runner-up finish at the NCAA Championships, marking the team’s highest showing since 1994.

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Leah Smith Hits Huge Best Time in 200 IM at US Open – 2:11.67

Smith, who recently changed coaches, would have placed sixth at U.S. Olympic Trials this year with her new best time.

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Four Races To Keep An Eye On At The 2021 US Open

Katie Ledecky and Leah Smith will open the 2021 US Open on Wednesday night in the women’s 800 freestyle.

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Leah Smith Hits 10-Second 400 IM SCY Best Time, 4:03.83, In Austin

Smith put up a time of 4:03.83, shattering her 2017 best time of 4:13.93, and also clocked 4:35.95 in the 500 free.

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SwimSwam Breakdown: Coaching Changes, NCAA, and Young Guns Firing

We discuss the coaching changes of last week, the wave of new international teenage talent on the men’s side, and the fast weekend of racing from the NCAA

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ASCA Elects New Board of Directors and Officer Positions

Bill Dorenkott, the head coach at Ohio State, was one of the candidates that ASCA has filled for new positions within their Board of Directors and officers.

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ASCA American Swimming Coaches Association Elegge 5 Nuovi Membri

L’American Swimming Coaches’ Association (ASCA), che si occupa dell’istruzione e assistenza agli allenatori negli Stati Uniti, ha eletto 5 nuovi membri

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Braden Holloway Leads 5 New Members of ASCA Board of Directors

Braden Holloway, the head coach of the NC State Wolfpack varsity squad, has been elected to the Board of Directors at ASCA.

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Mid-Major Colleges Are the Silent Strength of the American Swimming Juggernaut

The loss of William & Mary swimming and diving underscores the opportunities provided by mid-major programs that are the strength of American swimming.

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SwimSwam Podcast: Mitch Dalton Plays ‘Spill Your Guts or Tweet Your Guts’

We ended with a game based off ‘Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts’. We each ended up tweeting once, and I have to say, Mitch’s tweet was pretty golden:

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Mitch Dalton Joins Texas Women’s Staff As Assistant Coach

Dalton joins head coach Carol Capitani after spending five years as USA Swimming’s National Junior Team Director.

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Summer Nats Announced as USAS Selection Meet for 2019 World Jr Champs

Andrew Abruzzo (above) swept the boys’ 400, 800, and 1500 meter freestyles at the 2019 World Junior Championships in Indianapolis.

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