CSCAA Division III Scholar All-Americans and All-America Teams
The Emory women won the NCAA Division III title last year, and did so with a lofty GPA as well. (Photo: Janna Schulze/SwimSwam.com)
Ranking the Classes: Men’s #1 – #4
Asphalt Green’s Michael Domagala is part of an incredible class at USC who will have an immediate impact as freshmen.
Nebraska Wesleyan Hires First Head Coach in Program History
Nebraska Weseleyan has found the coach who will bring men’s college swimming back to the Cornhusker state.
Cancer Claims The Life of Matador Legend Pete Accardy
During his illustrious 24-year career as head coach of the Cal State Northridge men’s swim team, and 15 seasons as head coach of the CSUN women’s swim team, Accardy coached the Matadors to a record 13 NCAA team titles, which is still a collegiate record. Nine national titles (1975, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985) were recorded by the CSUN men’s swim team. Another four NCAA crowns (1982, 1987, 1988, 1989) were won on the women’s side. The Matador men’s and women’s swim teams also gained runner-up honors eight times. (Photo Credit: Janna Schulze)
Tyler McGill to Fill Vacant Position on Auburn Staff; Hang Up Goggles After U.S. Open
Tyler McGill will be named the new assistant coach at Auburn pending the completion of approvals and paperwork, sources report. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Lia Neal Wins Olympic Hardware in High School And Heads to Stanford
As an amateur competitive swimmer, it’s not every day someone in the lap lane next to me makes an Olympic podium. That was until last year when I started swimming in the masters lane next to Lia Neal’s high school team at New York’s Asphalt Green. (Photo Credit: Asphalt Green)
NC State Swimming & Diving Announces Signing Class For Fall of 2013
NC State men’s and women’s head swimming coach Braden Holloway is excited to announce a 23-member signing class for the fall of 2013. The class, which includes athletes from around the globe, is one that the reigning ACC Coach of the Year believes is the perfect fit for the program and its building process. (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
Junior National Champ Megan Kingsley Verbally Commits to Georgia
Megan Kingsley of the Mount Pleasant Swim Club has times that would make her an immediate NCAA finalist for Georgia. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Two Long-Time College Swim Coaches Pass Away, Including Pete Accardy
Swimming lost two of the great names from the NCAA’s Division II and Division III swimming scene of the 1980’s and 1990’s. (stock photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
CSCAA Announces NAIA/NJCAA Scholar All-America Awards
Three-time 2013 NAIA Champion Hannah Legg from the Savannah College of Art and Design landed herself a spot on the Scholar All-America team. (Photo: Anne Lepesant)
Selling Your Potential to a College Swim Coach
College coaches base a lot of their recruiting on a swimmer’s potential. Any good coach wants to believe they are recruiting a swimmer who they can help get faster. They are all looking for swimmers who are “headed in the right direction.” (Photo Credit: Tim Binning, theswimpictures)
WaPo: Bernardino Gets Two Years of Salary; Signed Non-Disclosure
After becoming the winningest swimming & diving coach in ACC history last year, former Virginia coach Mark Bernardino received a healthy retirement package, but agreed to a non-disparagement clause. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Tulane Adds Big-Name Diving Coach, Fast-Rising Assistant to Brand-New Staff
Tulane added two names to its staff on Friday. (Stock Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Ranking the 2013 NCAA Recruiting Classes: Men’s #8-#5
The Stanford men lost quite a few pieces off of last year’s team, but have picked up some immediate help. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)