2024 Horizon League Championship Fan Guide: Oakland Looking to Continue Streak Post-Hovland
This year marks the first season the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, who have dominated the conference over the past decade.
Jonathan Simoes Joins Oakland Swim & Dive Staff As Assistant Coach
Simoes, 22, graduated from John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio in May 2023 and starred as a student-athlete for the Blue Streaks.
Molly Hebzynski Named Assistant Coach At Oakland University
Hebzynski comes to Oakland fromNorthern Colorado where she was a volunteer assistant coach while completing her Master’s degree.
Oakland Adds Butterflier Ava McNamara To Class of 2027
Minnesota native Ava McNamara has committed to Oakland University, where she is set to join the Golden Grizzlies’ butterfly group.
Oakland Adds Backstroker Clarissa Bezuidenhout To Class Of 2027
Bezuidenhout’s personal best time in the 200 backstroke would have earned 3rd at the Horizon League Championships this year.
Duke Among NCAA Division I Head Swim & Dive Coaching Positions that Remain Open
Headlining the current crop of head coach vacancies is Duke University.
Oakland University Hires Mitch Alters as Next Head Coach
Alters will take over in May after longtime head coach Pete Hovland retires. The Oakland men and women each won the conference title this year.
Mitch Alters Returns Home As Associate Head Coach Of Oakland Swimming & Dive
Alters joins Oakland after spending the last three years as an assistant coach at the University of Richmond.
Richmond Adds Arkansas G.A. Mitch Alters as Assistant Coach
Richmond swimming and diving head coach Matt Barany has announced the addition of Mitch Alters to his coaching staff for the upcoming season.