What Octane Rating Do You Have on Your Freestyle Recovery?
At The Race Club we use the analogy of Octane ratings in gasoline to describe the different arm recovery motions in freestyle.
Mike Bottom Appears on Michigan Business School Podcast
On the podcast, the Michigan head coach Mike Bottom discusses communication, culture-building, and learning from his student-athletes.
40th Anniversary Special: Relive the 1979 Men’s NCAA DI Championships
The upcoming 2019 Men’s Division I NCAA Championships, taking place in Austin this week, mark the 40th anniversary of one…
Nelson, Bacon Named Big Ten Women’s Swimmer, Diver of the Year
The Big Ten Conference announced the 2019 Big Ten Women’s Swimmer, Diver, Swimming Coach and Diving Coach of the Year awards, as voted on by the conference coaches.
Coaches Ray Looze And Mike Bottom Set To Face Off at B1G Championships
Coaches Ray Looze and Mike Bottom (above) preview the upcoming B1G Championships in Bloomington.
College Swimming Previews: Strong Free Corps Buoys #3 Michigan Women
Senior Siobhan Haughey leads a Michigan team that has steadily risen through the NCAA ranks over the pas five seasons.
College Swimming Preview: Auboeck Looks To Lead #5 Michigan Men
Junior standout Felix Auboeck looks to lead the #5 Michigan men in 2018-2019.
Michigan Slated for Three Home Meets Among 2018-19 Schedule
The University of Michigan men’s and women’s swimming and diving team announced its 2018-19 schedule, complete with three home meets at Canham Natatorium.
To be a Great Coach, Be Inquisitive
Historically, some of the greatest coaches in the sport of swimming were also the most inquisitive. They never stopped questioning.
Alongside His Successors, Anthony Ervin to Swim Through the Olympic Quad
Olympic champion Anthony Ervin has his sights set on finals at the 2020 Olympic Trials.
Practice + Pancakes: Michigan Men Get Innovative with Power Work
It was a Friday morning, so both men and women were working on getting some good power in, but in two very different ways
Holloway, Desorbo, Looze & Bottom To Coach ACC/Big Ten Challenge Teams
Coaching staffs are taking shape for the inaugural ACC/Big Ten Challenge, with Braden Holloway and Todd Desorbo to lead the ACC All-Stars and Ray Looze and Mike Bottom heading the Big Ten All-Stars.
USA Swimming Hires Jon Urbanchek as National Team Technical Advisor
USA Swimming is naming acclaimed coach Jon Urbanchek to the newly-created role of “national team technical advisor.”