2026 SPIRE Swim Camps – Sign Up Today
Camps focus on technical aspects of racing and are designed to specifically develop the four competitive strokes plus starts, turns…
Mongolian Record Holder Erkhes Enkhtur Flips Commitment From Virginia Tech to Georgia for 2026
Enkhtur has flipped his commitment from Virginia Tech to Georgia, giving the Bulldogs a Mongolian record-holder with rare backstroke-breaststroke range.
Erkhes Enkhtur: From Mongolia to Spire Academy
Erkhes Enkhtur is carving a lane entirely his own. At SPIRE Academy, Erkhes has become a record-breaking force for Mongolian swimming…
Head Coach Thad Schultz on Prep School Swimming, AAU, and the SPIRE Academy Way
Thad coached at Clemson, Ohio State, Penn State, and has worked with over 20 Olympians. Now in his 11th season at SPIRE, he’s building a legacy.
“Everyone Has a Great Story”: Old Hands, New Recruits, Phenoms Get Ready For SPIRE Swim Season
At SPIRE Academy, the proper mix of veterans and newcomers is critical, given the high level of athleticism these student-athletes are expected to maintain.
Competitor Coach of the Month: Thad Schultz & Molly McCulloch
SPIRE Academy coaches Thad Schultz and Molly McCulloch have led their swimmers to success across the globe through the first four months of 2024.
SPIRE’s Swimming Program: Setting Records
SPIRE’s swimming program crushed it this season, setting 3 national records and clinching 15 individual event victories at key meets.
Mongolian National Record Holder Erkhes Enkhtur Blossoming at SPIRE Academy
The 15-year-old Mongolian backstroke specialist lowered his own national records in the 50-meter backstroke and 100 back twice last month.
What Makes SPIRE Academy A Unique Place To Train For Swimming?
With world-class facilities and staff prepared to help athletes in and out of the pool, it is a one-of-a-kind swimming experience for a high school student.
There Must Be Something In (And Out Of) The Water At SPIRE Academy
SPIRE aims to get the most out of their athletes through a steady mix of performance, personal and mental training.
SPIRE Trio Posts Huge Time Drops in 2nd SCY Race Since Arriving from Cairo in August
At his second SCY race earlier this month, Yassen Eltaranisy (pictured) shaved more than 18 seconds off his personal best in the 500 free with a 4:31.92.
Practice + Pancakes: An Inside Look at SPIRE Academy
SwimSwam got the opportunity to visit SPIRE Academy in Geneva, Ohio to film one of their workouts as well as a very special summer camp
SPIRE Splashes Down in Abu Dhabi to Lead Swim Clinic
The clinic, which took place at the 4th Lane Swim Academy in Abu Dhabi, was offered to more than 400 families and members of the 4th Lane.
SPIRE’s Coach Schultz & Why The Only Swimming Sports Academy In The US Matters
In this SwimSwam Podcast, SPIRE Coach Thad Schultz breaks down why a sports academy might be the right choice for your swimming career.
SPIRE Athletes Gain Advantage with Aquatic Resistance Device from GMX7
SPIRE Academy swimmers are training with the XI-PRO, an aquatic resistance device from GMX7 that is revolutionizing how these athletes train.
