Auburn Adds 2020 US Olympian Patrick Callan To Staff As Assistant Coach
Callan recently finished up his fifth year of NCAA eligibility as he swam at Cal for his fifth year. He swam at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for the US.
Florida Adds Alex Dehner to Swim Staff; Adds Paid Diving Assistant Position
Laurent Perez Gillooly (left) and Alex Dehner (right) have filled out Florida’s coaching staff for the 2023-2024 season with the maximum 6 assistants.
Alabama Hires Michael White as New Assistant Swim Coach
Alabama has hired assistant Michael White to refill their coaching staff after two offseason departures. White comes from Wisconsin.
Canadian Butterfly Specialist Breckin Gormley Transfers From Kentucky to South Carolina
Breckin Gormley announced her transfer from Kentucky to South Carolina last month, leaving the Wildcats for an SEC rival after just one year in Lexington.
2022 ACC Champion Liberty Williams Announces Transfer To University Of Alabama
Williams will be a big replacement for Alabama’s Kensey McMahon, who was the 2023 NCAA champion in both the 500 and 1650 freestyle races.
Lars Jorgensen Makes First Public Statement Since Departure From Kentucky
Jorgensen offered a brief statement after resigning from his post after a 10-year stint as the head coach at Kentucky.
Danielle Galyer Named To Kentucky Athletics 2022-23 Hall of Fame Class
Galyer was the first and remains the only Kentucky swimmer to win an NCAA title, claiming the women’s 200 backstroke in 2016.
New York HS State Champion Elle Noecker Sends Verbal To Georgia
USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Elle Noecker has announced that she has verbally committed to the University of Georgia.
Kentucky Head Swim Coach Lars Jorgensen Resigns Amid Reported Investigation
Kentucky head swim coach Lars Jorgensen resigned Wednesday after more than a decade in Lexington, sparking a national search for his replacement.
Texas A&M Men Add Another Assistant Coach, Michael Walker
Michael Walker, who has lots of professional connections with Texas A&M associate head coach Jason Calanog, is joining the Aggies’ staff next season.
Alabama Gives Head Swim Coach Margo Geer a 3 Year Extension
University of Alabama head coach Margo Geer was given a three year extension on Tuesday, giving her the opportunity to bring on her own athletes and coaches to build the program.
2024 “Best of the Rest” Backstroker Cole Witmer Verbals to Alabama
Cole Witmer, a Summer Juniors and Winter U.S. Open qualifier in the 100/200 back, has verbally committed to Alabama’s class of 2028.
Tennessee Swimming Expands Coaching Staff With Hiring of Sarah (Dunleavy) Collins
Tennessee is one of the first swimming programs in the country to expand the number of paid coaches on staff under new rules; a new diving hire is expected soon too.
Georgia Gains Commitment From Sprinter Simany Lee (2024)
USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Simany Lee has announced her commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs for the fall of 2024.
Former Kentucky All-American Izzy Gati Posts Message of Support for Coach Lars Jorgensen
In the comments, former Kentucky swimmers including Riley Gaines and Kaitlynn Wheeler praised Gati for defending their head coach amid the recent turbulence.