Pre-NCAA Interview: Stanford Coach and Olympian Jeff Kostoff
Following up on yesterday’s interview with the three Cardinal distance swimmers competing at NCAA’s this weekend, we got on the phone with Jeff Kostoff to discuss his path back to coaching, the state of distance swimming, and how he thinks about training different types of swimmers.
Stanford Coach Kostoff swam 4:16 500 free at 16 Years Old – Video
Jeff Kostoff, swimming legend, swam 4:16 500 in 1983 in high school. The record stood for 30 years. Now Jeff’s the Assistant Coach at Stanford, revving up the distance crew. With a mean crew of 500 talent like Grant Shoults (pictured above), Jeff plans to make a big dent in the NCAA final next March.
Jeff Kostoff Named Assistant Coach at Stanford University
Jeff Kostoff, who has been rumored as Ted Knapp’s top target to take over the job since Scott Armstrong announced…
Grant Shoults Shatters National High School Record in 500 Free
Grant Shoults broke his second national high school record of the night in the 500 free, clocking 4:12.87 to take out Jack Conger’s mark of 4:13.87.
College Swimming Previews: #12 Indiana Men Building On Young Team
Head Coach Ray Looze brought in another large freshman class and is hoping to build off of their 12th place finish at the NCAA Championships last season.
Matthew Hirschberger Breaks 33-Year Old National Age Group Record
NCAP 16-year old Matthew Hirschberger showed that his club is deep in distance well beyond the World Record holder Katie Ledecky. On Tuesday,…
Grieshop Drops the Hammer on 15-16 Boys 1650y Free NAG Record
Sean Grieshop just crushed the 15-16 boys 1650y freestyle NAG record tonight at Winter Junior Nats.
Matthew Hirschberger Breaks Jeff Kostoff National Age Group Record
Matthew Hirschberger has broken the 15-16 National Age Group Record in the 1650 freestyle at the 2014 U.S. Winter National…
Katie Ledecky Breaks American Record in 500y Free at DC Metro Champs
Stone Ridge’s Katie Ledecky has accomplished something that’s only been done a handful of times in swimming history.
Indiana Hires Swimming Legend Jeff Kostoff as New Assistant Coach
The Indiana coaching staff will have a new member next season, and it’s a name that will be well familiar to swimming fans.
Video: Jack Conger Meets Jeff Kostoff After Breaking 30-Year Old Record
Watch the video below, as Jack Conger and Jeff Kostoff meet after the former broke the latter’s 30-year old National…
As the Dust Settles, Wootton and Gonzaga Walk Away with Metro Champs; Ledecky and Conger With Records
NOW WITH VIDEO! Jack Conger (above) and Katie Ledecky put on a show at the 2013 Metro Championships. (File Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Conger and Ledecky post the Fastest 500s in High School History [UPDATE with Race Video]
Jeff Kostoff’s 500 freestyle high school record stood for almost 30 years. Coming into today it was the longest standing High School Record in the books. Not anymore… (Swim Pic Courtesy © Tim Binning, TheSwimPictures.com)
Katie Ledecky and Jack Conger Go “Primary” At Metro Championships
Katie Ledecky (above) and Jack Conger won’t have any surprise entries at this weeken’ds Metro Championships. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Lessons From Legends: Tough Stuff, The Response
“I’m not a fan of sequels…but given the thoughtful feedback to the article “Tis The Season For…Tough Stuff” a response and an expanded view seems called for.” (Swim Photo Credit: CW)