University of Miami (FL) Head Coach Andy Kershaw Signs Two-Year Contract Extension
In addition to Kershaw’s extension, assistant coach Zach Hinsley was promoted to associate head coach with the Hurricanes.
Kate Simon to continue family legacy at Notre Dame (2025)
Simon, a Michigan division 3 state champion in the 100 and 200 free, will follow her parents’ footsteps, as both her parents were once Notre Dame athletes.
Gretchen Walsh Becomes First Swimmer to Win ACC Athlete of the Year
After an electric junior season that included 7 NCAA event titles, Virginia’s 4th-straight team title, and a World Record, Gretchen Walsh has been named the ACC’s Female Athlete of the Year.
Dara Torres Makes First Addition With Bruno Darzi Joining Boston College As Associate Head
Darzi and Torres reunite after Darzi coached Torres during her career. Darzi most recently has been at the club level in Florida.
SMU Women Announce Addition of Nine Swimmers After Numerous Departures In April
The Mustangs had a mass exodus of cuts and transfers after the 2023-24 season, but have reloaded with four recruits and five transfers for the coming year.
Cal Adds “Best of the Rest” Breaststroker Arielle Brotman for 2024-25
Versatile Arielle Brotman, a US Open qualifier in the 100/200 breast, 100 fly, and 200 IM, will head north to Cal in the fall.
Former Washington State Assistant Kaersten Meitz Joining Pitt Coaching Staff
Meitz most recently spent a season with Washington State as an assistant and spent her collegiate career with Purdue.
NCAA Qualifier Cecilia Viberg Transferring to Pitt After Two Seasons With Louisville
Viberg made NCAAs in both of her first two years with Louisville. She would have been Pitt’s fastest 100 breaststroker this past season.
SMU Announces Roric Fink as New Associate Head Coach of Men’s Swimming
Roric Fink will return to SMU for his second stint, where he will work for head coach Greg Rhodenbaugh for the third time.
NCAA Qualifier Kyra Sommerstad Transferring to Duke For COVID-19 Fifth Year
Sommerstad made NCAAs as a junior and senior and will join a Duke program that is coming off its highest finish at NCAAs.
Winter Juniors Qualifier Andrew Rucker Commits To Boston College For 2024-25
Rucker trains and competes year-round with the Upper Arlington Aquatic Club, and is a recent graduate of Upper Arlington High School.
Ella Nelson on Racing at Olympic Trials: “This is it for me”
Nelson made 2 finals at the trials, the 100 and 200 breast, and will leave UVA as one of the most decorated Hoos in history with 20 All-American honors.
Notre Dame Launching External Review of “Culture” Issues In Men’s Swim & Dive Program
The law firm Ropes & Gray LLP will conduct the review, which is expected to be finished around the end of August.
Summer Juniors Qualifier Scarlett McGlinchey Sends Verbal To Duke (2025)
With over a year to go before arriving on campus, McGlinchey’s best 200 breast time (2:15.22) already puts her within ACC scoring range.
Todd DeSorbo FULL 2024 US Trials Mixed Zone Interview (UVA Swimmers, 800 Fr-R, & LCM vs SCY)
Virginia head coach and 2024 US Women’s Olympic head coach Todd DeSorbo spoke with the media during the 2024 US Olympic Trials