Rick Paine

Want to Swim in College? How Do You Find The Right School?

“How do you know when you’ve found the right school? Ask yourself the following questions…” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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Want to Swim in College? Sell Your Potential

“College coaches base a lot of their recruiting on a swimmer’s potential.” (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)

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To Drink or not to Drink on a Recruiting Trip

Swim News: Rick Paine reports on the do’s and don’t’s during a college recruiting trip. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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College Recruiting: Never Call a Coach Dude

“Every coach deserves your respect and undivided attention when they call.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)

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My Daughter Wants to Swim Division I in College

Contributor, Paul Stearns, is the Assistant Swim Director at American College Connection (ACC). He’s been through the recruiting process from every…

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Colleges? If I’m Good Enough, They Will Come

“Don’t count on just completing an online questionnaire to put you solidly in the recruiting pool. College coaches are very busy these days…” (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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Myths of College Swimming

Contributor, Rick Paine, is a friend and an expert on the college recruiting process. So, you want to swim in…

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