Division III Fall Sports Allowed to Begin Practices by August 10 at the Latest
The Division III Administrative Committee has declared that all fall sports will be allowed to begin practices by August 10 or the first day of classes.
Monday Marks Opening Day for the Recruiting Class of 2022
Prospective student-athletes from the high school class of 2022 may begin to receive calls from college coaches beginning Monday, June 15, 2020.
Backstroke Specialist Jamie Gassman Commits to D3 Whitworth University
Whitworth University picks up a commitment from Jamie Gassman of Monroe, WA. Gassman will be a member of the Pirates’ class of 2024.
Nick Polzin Hired As Alma College Swimming & Diving Head Coach
Polzin was formerly an assistant coach with the Scots during the 2017-18 season. “I’m very thankful for the opportunity to return to Alma College,” he said.
Three MLY Phoenix Swimmers Commit to Colleges
Jack Rowe, Spenser DuBois and Jackson Brookover have committed to Franklin & Marshall, Montclair State University and Penn State, respectively. They will begin their collegiate careers fall 2020.
NCAA Schools Begin Work with Athlete Brand Consultant Ahead of NIL Rule Changes
A handful of universities have announced deals with consultant Jeremy Darlow intended to teach student-athletes about brand development and communication…
Three-Time NCAA D3 Champion Tracy Menzel Named Head Coach for DePauw Women
Tracey Menzel spent the last 3 seasons as an assistant coach at DePauw’s Fellow NCAC program Kenyon College. She’ll now head home to Greencastle, Indiana.
Wheaton College Receives Commitment From Elijah Chen
Sprint freestyle swimmer Elijah Chen has committed to swim for DIII Wheaton College (IL) beginning in fall 2020. He will join the Thunder’s class of 2024.
Drinks From NCAA D3 C’Ships Donated As Greensboro Aquatic Center Reopens
The Greensboro Aquatic Center (GAC) was supposed to host the NCAA Division III Championships in March, but the meet was canceled due to coronavirus.
62 Swimmers Named to Men’s Academic All-District At-Large Teams
The award recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances in athletic competition and in the classroom.
88 Swimmers Named to Women’s Academic All-District At-Large Teams
The award recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances in athletic competition and in the classroom.
SwimSwam Podcast: What the NCAA DI System Can Learn From DIII
Franklin coaches explained how their college balances academics and athletics, and we discussed what a DI program might be able to adapt from that model.
Fly Specialist Anya Pelshaw Commits to John Carroll University
2020 Ohio Athletic Conference champions will add butterfly specialist Anya Pelshaw to their roster as a member for the class of 2024.
SMAC’s Alice Johnson Commits to DIII Wellesley College
Breaststroker Alice Johnson has committed to swim for DIII Wellesley College beginning fall 2020. She will be joining the school’s class of 2024.
Middle Atlantic Conference Swimming Coach of the Year Leaves to Coach Softball
Mike Kokoszka takes over the head coaching position at Arcadia University after their previous head coach left to become a softball coach at Rowan.