Coaches of Kostoff, Woodhead Among 4 Inductees to ASCA Hall of Fame
The American Swimming Coaches’ Association (ASCA) has announced a 4-member class that will be inducted into its 2018 Coaches Hall…
A 4-Time Olympian’s Thoughts on How to Prepare Kids for College
“I had the pleasure of talking with Jill Sterkel, four-time Olympian, gold medalist and former head coach of University of Texas women’s swim team… As a coach, she had lots of experience with incoming freshman, plus she’s a parent.”
Ledecky Wins Honda Cup for Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year
Katie Ledecky was presented with the Honda Cup tonight at the Collegiate Women Sports Awards Show in Los Angeles.
“The Last Gold” Premieres at LA Film Festival to Rave Audience Reviews
“The Last Gold: The greatest untold story in Olympic swimming history,” which recounts the struggle the U.S. women’s swim team had against the doped East Germans at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montréal, opened on Monday at the Los Angeles Film Festival.
Olympians and Cancer Survivors Team Up to Fight Cancer at Swim Across America – Dallas
Olympians and U.S. National Team members participating are Jim Montgomery, Jill Sterkel, Daniel Watters, Andrea Dickson, Jeanne Cunningham, Neil Walker, Brad Bridgewater, Ryan Berube, Walter Soza, and more.
SMU’s McMillion, Texas Great Sterkel, to Be Inducted Into Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
Former SMU coach and team captain George McMillion is being inducted into the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame.
US National Team member Danielle Strader pursues new challenge in the pool
Danielle Strader-Bordi: “I’ve been there and have experiences at almost all levels of swimming, even at some of the highest levels. I can relate to the athletes and I know how a suit should fit and how the goggles should feel.”
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Swim Across America Dallas Open Water Event Was A Big Success
“Over $320,000 was raised in our 3rd annual swim. Another perfect and very calm day at Lake Ray Hubbard made this years’ swim one of the fastest on record. 225 swimmers took the plunge into the refreshing lake to swim ½, 1 or 2 miles. 75 volunteers along with kayakers, boaters, and angel swimmers supported their efforts to “Make Waves to Fight Cancer.” (Image courtesy of SAA)
Olympians Fight Cancer at Swim Across America Clinic in Dallas June 7-9
“5-time Olympic Medalist and Mutual of Omaha BREAKout! Swim Clinic founder, Josh Davis, partners with Swim Across America to fight cancer.”
Winning 4×100 Free Relay Olympic Gold
Katrina interviews 4-time Olympian, Jill Sterkel. She shares winning Olympic gold in the 4×100 freestyle relay against the steroid-using East…
4-time Olympian on boycott, title nine, and pro athletes
Jill Sterkel, four-time Olympian shares what it was like to deal with the Olympic boycott, competing against steroid-users, and changes…
Olympic Coach’s Perspective on the Games!
Jim Montrella, Assistant Olympic Coach in 1976 and a top coach in the USA for many years, shares his perspective…
How do top athletes think? Ask 4-time Olympian Jill Sterkel
Dear Katrina, How does a top athlete think? 4 time Olympian Jill Sterkel shares her story of focusing on the…
Weekend Notes: Campbell Sisters Rock; Hall/Thompson HOF Nominations; Daniec Earns Citizenship
A few quick hits from the weekend: Australia In Australia, the sprinting Campbell sisters, who have been mostly quiet as…