2012 SWAMMY AWARDS: NCAP Picks Up Two Girls’ Age Grouper of the Year Honors
Katie Ledecky, 15-16 Girls 2012 Swammy Award winner. (Swim Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
2012 Swammy Award: Club Team of the Year
Putting five swimmers on the US Olympic Team didn’t hurt, but SwimMAC Carolina is a powerhouse club from top to bottom and that’s what earned them the Swammy for Club Team of the Year. (Swim Photo Credit © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Ricky Berens Named NBC Charlotte’s Person of the Year
Ricky Berens won a pair of gold medals in London and dominated voting for Charlotte’s Person of the Year award. (Photo Courtesy: Mike Lewis/OlaVistaPhotography.com)
Editorial: Facilities Not a Deal-Breaker for Success in USA Swimming
Justin Galbreath writes about the club that has bucked the trend of using mega-facilities for mega-success. (Photo above of the Conroe ISD Natatorium, home of gold medal club The Woodlands Swim Team)
SwimMAC Wins Club Excellence Title; 23 Named “Gold Medal” Clubs
David Marsh has built a SwimMAC club that is dominant from age group up through Olympians. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Swimmer, Diver Named Winners of “High School Heisman;” to Be Featured on ESPN2 Sunday
SwimMAC’s Kaitlyn Kent is one of three aquatic athletes to be named a finalist for the Wendy’s High School Heisman.
Ogren Demolishes Meet Record on Day 2 at Winter Juniors; Now Sits Only Behind Phelps
Curtis Ogren absolutely man-handled the men’s 400 IM field in Knoxville on Friday. (Photo Courtesy: Melissa Lundie)
Baker Qualifies for Four A-Finals on Friday at Winter Nationals
Kathleen Baker was a machine on day 2 of Winter Juniors in Knoxville. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
The Future is On Parade in Knoxville at Winter Juniors This Weekend
SwimMAC’s Kathleen Baker is only 15 but could challenge the 15-16 100 fly NAG Record this weekend in Tennessee. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Lone Remaining Top-10 Recruit Chooses Division II School
Swim News: SwimMAC’s Matthew Josa has given a verbal commitment to swim at Division II Queens University. (Swim Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
30 Coaches Share $330,000 in Coaches Incentive Program
Dave Salo is one of thirty coaches awarded in USA Swimming’s Coach Incentive Program. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
SwimMAC’s Kyle Darmody Chooses Against Family Ties for College Commitment
Kyle Darmody, a top-10 recruit in the class of 2013, has made his college decision – no surprise given his sprinting abilities. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Coach’s Perspective on The 2012 US Olympic Team
David Marsh talks about a team, he says, is the best he’s ever been a part of. (Photo Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Talking Professional Swimming with David Marsh
In Part 1 of Garrett McCaffrey’s interview with Coach Marsh we discuss the state of professional swimming in the US.
Destin Lasco, Michael Andrew Among 2011-2012 IMX Challenge Winners (Yards)
Becca Mann took the honor of IMX Challenge Champion for 13-year old girls, and was 2nd after aging up among 14-year olds as well. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
