Jim Steen, Pete Hovland, and Rob Orr Inducted into ASCA Hall of Fame (Class of 2024)
Pete Hovland’s men’s swimming & diving team at Oakland University never lost a conference title in his over 40 years leading the program.
Anthony Nesty Wins 2024 ASCA George Haines Coach Of The Year
Anthony Nesty, the head coach at the University of Florida and of the 2024 U.S. Men’s Olympic team, also won this award in 2022.
Steen, Orr, Hovland Announced as ASCA Hall of Fame Class of 2024
The induction ceremony will take place on September 5 at the Rosen Centre in Orlando during the 2024 ASCA World Clinic.
2024 Horizon League Championship Fan Guide: Oakland Looking to Continue Streak Post-Hovland
This year marks the first season the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, who have dominated the conference over the past decade.
Oakland Adds Butterflier Ava McNamara To Class of 2027
Minnesota native Ava McNamara has committed to Oakland University, where she is set to join the Golden Grizzlies’ butterfly group.
Oakland Adds Backstroker Clarissa Bezuidenhout To Class Of 2027
Bezuidenhout’s personal best time in the 200 backstroke would have earned 3rd at the Horizon League Championships this year.
Duke Among NCAA Division I Head Swim & Dive Coaching Positions that Remain Open
Headlining the current crop of head coach vacancies is Duke University.
Oakland University Hires Mitch Alters as Next Head Coach
Alters will take over in May after longtime head coach Pete Hovland retires. The Oakland men and women each won the conference title this year.
Oakland Men’s 44-Year Conference Title Streak in Danger (Horizon League Day 2 Up/Downs)
As we sit between the prelims and finals session on Thursday, it looks like we have a real battle on our hands at the top of the men’s standings.
Longtime Oakland U Head Coach Pete Hovland Will Retire in May
Pete Hovland will retire at the end of the 2022-2023 season, ending a storied career that has seen his teams win 62 conference titles in 64 chances.
Oakland Adds Darin Abbasse To Swim & Dive Staff As Assistant Coach
Abbasse comes to Oakland following a stint as the Head Swimming Coach for Liquid Lightning Swimming Club in Lake Orion.
Oakland Gains Harry Nicholson, Current Fastest British 18-Year-Old in 200 Back
Nicholson is the fastest 18-year-old 200 backstroker in Great Britain this year. At Oakland, he has conference finalist potential in at least five events.
Oakland Swimming & Diving Announces 2021-22 Schedule
The Golden Grizzlies’ schedule includes seven regular-season home meets at the Oakland Aquatic Center.
CSCAA Announces Blue Ribbon Panel for Centennial Celebration
Gregg Troy, Mike Bottom and Teri McKeever are among the current and former college swim coaches to be selected to the CSCAA Centennial Blue Ribbon Panel.
Jordyn Shipps to Remain In-State with Verbal to Oakland University for 2021
Michigan HS Girls Division 2 State finalist Jordyn Shipps has announced her decision to swim for Oakland University beginning in the fall of 2021.
