Swimming is taking center stage at this weekend’s football game in Tempe, Arizona.
Just before kick off at the Arizona State football game against New Mexico tonight, ASU’s head swim coach Bob Bowman will be available to members of the media in the press box. It is not everyday that a schools’ swim coach is the one sought after by the media.
Last week, USA Swimming’s High Performance Director, Frank Busch, named Bob Bowman the head coach of the 2016 Men’s US Olympic Swim Team. The official announcement was made in Cleveland, Ohio at the 2015 ASCA World Clinic. Rowdy Gaines interviewed Bowman and the head women’s coach, David Marsh.
“It is an incredible honor to be asked to lead our Olympic Team and I am truly grateful for this opportunity,” Bowman said. “I take this responsibility very seriously and will strive to help each team member be at their very best in Rio. There is much work to do, but I am confident that Team USA will again represent our great nation in an exemplary fashion.” – Bowman
It is rare for a swim coach to be recognized off of the pool deck, but Bowman is bringing a lot attention to Arizona State. So much so that local and national media alike are taking time from college football to focus on college swimming. Although the media may be primarily focusing on his status as Michael Phelps’ coach and as the US Olympic coach, overall the attention he is receiving sheds a positive light on Arizona State, their collegiate program, and the sport of swimming as a whole.