Hounds Raise $8,000 in Swim Across America Event
The Assumption College Women’s Swimming and Diving team took part in the Swim Across America event this past weekend at Roger Wheeler State Beach in Rhode Island. The Hounds raised $8,000 during the event, with that money going directly to the Women’s and Infant’s Oncology section that specializes in Ovarian Cancer Research.
Chip Peterson Added to University of North Carolina Staff
Open water world champion and NCAA All-American Chip Peterson has been added to the staff (photo courtesy of UNC Athletic Communications)
SMU Men’s Swimming and Diving Adds Mitch Dansky To Its Staff
The SMU men’s swimming and diving team has hired Mitch Dansky as its assistant men’s swimming coach effective Monday, September 16, 2013. He replaces Andy Kershaw, who was named head women’s swimming and diving coach at the University of Miami (Fla.). (Image courtesy of SMU)
Cincinnati’s Versatile Alisabeth Marsteller Verbally Commits To Princeton
Princeton gets commitment from another top female swimming in the class of 2014 (Marsteller bottom right). (Photo Credit: Amanda Smith)
Swimming Family Rallies to Support Michael Heaney with 1500 Meters for Mike
In April 2012, Michael Heaney, former swim team captain and 2009 graduate of The College of New Jersey Lions, was involved in a severe accident when he was hit by a car while riding his bike near his house in Morristown, New Jersey. Michael was left in critical condition and, as a testament to his strength, he miraculously survived.
NJIT, Incarnate Word Men’s Programs Bring Geographical Expansion to CCSA in 2013-2014
The CCSA has added three new men’s teams for the 2013-2014 season. (Courtesy: Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association)
Heidi Miller Commits To Princeton
The talented Heidi Miller of Pittsburgh, PA has given her verbal commitment to swim for Princeton University.
Junior National Teamer Alexandra Meyers Commits to Stanford
Alexandra Meyers of the Schroeder YMCA has become the latest commitment to Greg Meehan’s Stanford class. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Wisconsin-River Falls Program, Unable to Find Coach, In Danger of Suspension
Wisconsin-River Falls is still looking for a new head coach, and the program is in danger if they can’t find one.
Steve Barnes Hired As 3rd Penn State Assistant; Simpson Named Wabash Coach
Wabash College and Penn State both got new coaches on Monday.
Former USA Swimming National Champion Gillian Ryan Commits to Michigan
North Baltimore’s Gillian Ryan has committed to the University of Michigan. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Junior World Championships Finalist Teddy Kalp Commits to Indiana
Teddy Kalp, a finalist at the 2013 World Junior Championships, has committed to Indiana. (Photo: Teddy Kalp)
Kelley McCallum Added to Miami Hurricane Coaching Staff
Andy Kershaw, who will be in his first year as head coach at the University of Miami after a long assistant stint at SMU, has chosen a new assistant coach.
Texas Men Release Loaded Schedule, Will Host Big 12 Championships
Jack Conger will see plenty of top-notch competition throughout his first year with the Texas Longhorns.
Iowa State Swimming Hit With NCAA Recruiting Sanctions
The NCAA has given the Iowa State women’s swim team a relatively minor slap on the wrist. (Photo: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)