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The Power Station by Destro Machinesis the first ever low-cost, high quality resistance machine for the swimming community. Our patent pending system allows coaches and athletes to train with higher levels of resistance than ever before. This machine was designed specifically to meet the needs of a multitude of swim programs.

During our Pre-Order sale we are offering an all-time low price, this price will not be available again after March 2nd, 2020.

Division I College Teams:

• The small footprint reduces the physical space required over traditional towers making it possible to have 2 buckets behind each lane across an entire pool
• Just two screws allow the entire pulley and belt system to be removed and stored for large meets
• The highest levels of resistance available anywhere

Smaller College Teams, Large Clubs, Large High Schools:

• The low cost means that it is now possible to purchase enough buckets to train an entire relay, group, or even team
• Quick and simple installation options make the job easy for building or maintenance departments

National, Professional, And Olympic Teams:

• The modular mounting allows temporary mounting and transport for training trips, airplanes, and meets
• The lightweight and small package allows for quick setup and tear down
• The 50m & 25m options allow resistance training in any size pool

Small Clubs & Clubs That Don’t Own A Pool

• The low cost finally makes buckets affordable for any team
• The modular mounting holes allow for the bracket to be temporarily mounted to nearby stable railings

Universal Benefits

• Rust Proof
• Mounting Points for stretch cords, bands, tubes, bars, and more
• Selectable Pulley Ratios allow for a variety of mounting heights, resistances, and options.
• High top pulley means absolutely no rope kicking
• Marine Grade Ultra Performance Racing Pulleys
• Marine Grade Ultra Performance Racing Rope
• The longest lifespan of any resistance system

About Destro Machines

Destro Machines is a family and swimmer owned company. We were founded in 2015 when we realized that swimmers and coaches were lacking the effective and affordable training technology required for them to reach their goals. Our team of engineers, has spent years working with Division I College and top tier highschool programs to develop equipment that’s not only less expensive, but also more effective than any other available.

Courtesy: Destro Machines, a SwimSwam partner. 

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Destro Machines Releases the All New ‘Power Station’ for Swim Training

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2020 Georgia HS Swimming & Diving State Championships Preview

• February 6th, 2020 – February 8th, 2020
• McAuley Aquatic Center, Atlanta, GA
• Short Course Yards (25y), Prelims-Finals
• 2020 GHSA 1-5A State Meet Psych Sheet
• 2020 GHSA 6-7A State Meet Psych Sheet
• Live Results: Meet Mobile
• Live Stream: NFHS Network (fee)

The 2020 Georgia HS Swimming & Diving State Championships will be held Feb. 6-8 at the McAuley Aquatic Center at Georgia Tech.

The meet breaks up into divisions for scoring. The divisions are already set based on size of school, with division 6-7A being the largest schools while 1-5A are smaller.

All swimmers must hit a time standard from a list qualification times in order to compete in the meet. Swimmers are allotted at max four swims (two individuals and two relays).

Division 6-7A 

2019 Boys Champions: Brookwood (7A), Johns Creek (6A)

2019 Girls Champions: Brookwood (7A), Centennial (6A)

• The Brookwood boys team looks to make it four championships in a row, while the Brookwood girls go after the three peat for 7A
• Georgia commit and and Winter Junior East champion, Jake Magahey, aims to three peat in the 200 and 500 freestyle
• Nate Stoffle (older brother Aidan swims for Auburn) aims to be the top scorer for Brookwood boys, while younger sister and freshman Samantha Stoffle does the same for the girls team
• Adrian Iannamico was a big loss for Johns Creek, last year’s champion in the 100 backstroke, but Dynamo Swim Club’s own Andrew Simmons looks to fill in
• North Carolina Commit, Katharine Ward, looks to repeat in the 200 IM while leading the Centennial girls to another 6A championship.
• Number two Georgia ranked recruit of 2020, Adeline Farrington (Johns Creek), looks to defend her title in the 100 Breaststroke against number two of class of 2021 Alicia Henry (Alpharetta)
• Top Georgia recruit of 2021, Abby McCulloh (Parkview), aims to repeat in the 200 and 500 free

Division 1-5A

2019 Boys Champions: Westminster (A-3A), St. Pius (4-5A)

2019 Girls Champions: Westminster (A-3A), Chamblee (4-5A)

• St. Pius and Westminster boys both look to three peat after the the championships were divided into A-3A and 4-5A scoring back in 2018
• Westminster girls look to three peat while Chamblee high school try to defend last year’s title
• Conner Hinkes returns as the top scorer for Westminster boys and looks to improve on his finishes from last year in the 50 and 100 free respectively
• Junior HenryHalloran is the returning top point scorer for St. Pius as he leads his team in swimming the 200 IM and 500 free
• University of Georgia verbal commit, Mitchell Norton (Mount Paran Christian), was the only non-senior boy swimmer to win an event last year as he looks to repeat in the 200 free
• Gigi Johnson returns as the top scorer for Westminster girls and aims to be the repeat champion in both the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke
• Sophomore Kyla Maloney returns as the top scorer for Chamblee and aims to score crucial points for her team in the 200 free and 100 back

Diving will start and be completed on Thursday, February 6th with 1-5A schools at 9:00 a.m. and 6-7A at 3:00 p.m.  The swimming events will begin Friday, February 7th with preliminaries for 1-5A at 9:00 a.m. and 6-7A at 6:00 p.m. Then the meet concludes with finals starting at 11:00 a.m. for 1-5A schools and 6:00 p.m. for 6-7A on Saturday, February 8th.

For more information regarding the championship meet visit the Georgia high school athletics website.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: 2020 Georgia HS Swimming & Diving State Championships Preview

By Giusy Cisale on SwimSwam

Joseph Schooling, medaglia d’oro olimpica di Singapore, torna ad allenarsi con l’ex allenatore Sergio Lopez, secondo un rapporto del Straits Times.

Il Times riporta che Schooling si unirà a Lopez – attualmente capo allenatore della Virginia Tech – in Virginia questa domenica. La preparazione alle Olimpiadi avverrà dunque in Virginia.

Schooling tornerà a Singapore a Marzo per partecipare ai Campionati Nazionali.

Il ventiquattrenne Schooling, si è già allenato sotto la guida di Lopez, 51 anni, mentre frequentava il liceo presso la Bolles School in Florida, dal 2010 al 2014.

Ha poi nuotato con Eddie Reese all’Università del Texas. Durante quel periodo vinse la medaglia d’oro alle Olimpiadi di Rio del 2016 nei 100 metri farfalla.

Sergio Lopezè spagnolo.

Ex nuotatore, ha vinto la medaglia di bronzo nei 200 metri rana alle Olimpiadi di Seoul del 1988 e agli Europei di Atene del 1991.

È stato capo allenatore della nazionale di Singapore dal 2015 al 2016, prima di arrivare ad Auburn.

Lopez ha riunito a Blacksburg un gruppo di professionisti diversificato, chiamato “Swim Pinnacle Racing”. Il gruppo, che attualmente conta 15 membri, comprende anche l’olimpionica egiziana Farida Osman.

Schooling, dopo l’exploit a Rio, ha faticato a mantenere un posto di rilievo nelle classifiche internazionali.

L’anno scorso ai Mondiali FINA di Gwangju, non ha superato le batterie nella gara che lo ha portato in cima all’olimpo del nuoto.

Nei 100 metri farfalla chiuse 2,5 secondi sopra il tempo delle Olimpiadi.

Con la collaborazione di Torrey Hart

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Joseph Schooling Torna Ad Allenarsi Con Sergio Lopez Per Tokyo 2020

By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam

SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily swimming workouts have been written using Commit Swimming. The workouts themselves are not indicative of SwimSwam’s or Commit’s views on training. They strictly reflect the opinions of the author swim coach.

Workout Context

• Purpose:  Base building
• Target age group:  9-12 years old, 13-18 years old
• Target level:  Age Group (Intermediate), Age Group (Advanced)
• Weeks until target meet:  3 weeks
• Team Location:  United States
• Course:  25 Meters
• Shared workout link:  Click here to view this workout on commitswimming.com

The Workout

Warm Up
    #SC                                        
        4x                                    
            100 free @ 1:45                            
            75 back @ 1:30
            50 breast @ 1:15
            25 fly @ :45
    #JC
        3x
            100 fr @ 2:00
            75 bk @ 1:45
            50 br @ 1:30
            25 fl @:45
Drill
    8×25 @ :45 (1 stroke fly/1 stroke breast)
    4×50 @ 1:15 (free/bk triple switch)
Swim,
    20×50 @ 1:15
(1-2 ez free, 3 stroke fast, 4-5 ez free, 6-7 str fast, 8-9 ez free, 10-12 str fast,13-14 ez free, 15-18 str fast, 19-20 ez free)
Kick
10 min kick
(goal is 500 meters for #SC and 400 meters for #JC)

#SC
    300 free/back by 100 with paddles and fins
    3×100 free desc. @ 1:45
    200 free with snorkel
    8×25 choice @ :30
    
        

Wenke Seider
Head Coach, Ojai Heatwaves

SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout is powered by Commit Swimming.

Swimming news for swim coaches and swim teams, courtesy of Commit Swimming. Click here to view all daily swimming workouts on SwimSwam.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Daily Swim Coach Workout #62

By Giusy Cisale on SwimSwam

Una ragazza di 11 anni sta lottando per la sua vita in Ohio, dopo essere collassata in seguito ad un allenamento.

• GoFundMe
• Pagina di supporto Facebook

Come riporta Braden Keith, martedì 28 gennaio, Emma Palmerè uscita dalla piscina dopo una normale sessione di allenamento. E’ svenuta improvvisamente sul bordo vasca.

Dopo essere stata trasportata in ospedale, i medici hanno scoperto che ha avuto un’emorragia cerebrale spontanea, anche se non sono ancora sicuri della causa.

Da martedì scorso, Emma ha subito 2 interventi al cervello ed è attualmente in coma farmacologico.

Emma Palmer nuota per il Countryside YMCA.

I suoi compagni di squadra hanno dedicato le loro gare durante il fine settimana al Teddy Bear Invite, una gara che si svolge tra le scuole.

E’ stata inoltre creata una pagina su GoFundMe per raccogliere donazioni per sostenere le cure mediche. I medici stanno ora tenendo sotto controllo un’infezione polmonare e stanno cercando di comprendere le cause dell’accaduto.

Finora sono stati raccolti oltre 28.000 dollari.

E’ possibile donare anche dall’Italia cliccando al seguente link:

• Raccolta fondi per Emma

Sulla pagina dedicata alla raccolta fondi, i genitori stanno altresì pubblicando aggiornamenti giornalieri sulle condizioni mediche di Emma.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Ragazza Di 11 Anni Lotta Per La Vita. Collasso In Allenamento In Ohio

By Jared Anderson on SwimSwam

Germany’s ONEflow Aquatics has connected with a Turkish hotel to open a high-altitude training center in Erzurum, Turkey.

ONEflow is a German club, and was originally one of the inaugural franchises announced by the International Swimming League. (The club ultimately decided to delay a year for “strategic and financial reasons,” but should join the ISL next year.) Coach and co-founder Chris Hirschmann told SwimSwam that the club wanted a closer-to-home option for high-altitude training, and decided to start a center themselves.

ONEflow started high-altitude camps in 2017, and though Hirschmann saw huge swimming improvements, travel to Flagstaff or Colorado Springs in the United States was a major barrier.

The club got connected with a hotel in the city of Erzurum in eastern Turkey.

Hoehentrainingslager Erzurum Mai 2019, Photo: JoKleindl

“We found a pool that is ten lanes, 50-meter,” Hirschmann said. “A pretty new pool, built in 2015… we just tried it out last year in May, and we decided to make our own spot out there.”

ONEflow plans to make three trips a year to the high-altitude location, spending three weeks at a time in Erzurum. They’ve partnered with SWAY Hotels to set up food and accommodations, and have opened up the training center to other clubs looking for a more geographically-friendly altitude training option. So far, the center has hosted clubs and swimmers from Slovenia, Russia, Switzerland, Hungary and the Netherlands.

“Our big plan for 2021 is to build a new pool right next to the hotel,” Hirschmann said. “All the plans are done right now, and we will make a decision at the end of February.”

Hoehentrainingslager Erzurum Mai 2019, Photo: JoKleindl

The current pool is a whopping 1930 meters above sea level, per Hirschmann, but the hotel (including the proposed new pool) is 2100 meters above sea level. The hotel has a gym with weightlifting and fitness equipment, and the center is also able to personalize meal plans for clubs based on their specific nutritional needs.

Clubs, coaches or athletes interested in learning more about the high-altitude training center can e-mail erzurum@oneflow-aquatics.com for information.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: ONEflow Aquatics Launches Altitude Training Center in Erzurum, Turkey

By Retta Race on SwimSwam

39-year-old South African Olympian Roland Schoeman has been banned for one year after reportedly having tested positive for a banned substance. We have requested the full FINA Dopin Panel decision from FINA, and as of publishing it has not been provided.

Per the FINA ruling, Schoeman tested positive for banned substance GW501516 in May of 2019, a drug obtained on the black market and considered to be a cancer risk. The World Anti-Doping Agency categorizes GW501516 as a ‘hormone and metabolic modulator’, alerting athletes in 2013 that the substance failed medical trials nad was a toxic threat to health if used as a performance enhancer. (Washington Post)

We have reached out to Schoeman for comment on this ban, which expires on May 17th, 2020. With the one-year ban having been backdated to the date of his test there is still a chance the veteran could compete in Tokyo as he will be eligible before the Games begin.

As we reported previously, the official Olympic selection policy of South Africa has not been revealed as of yet. An official document does not appear on the organization’s website, nor among those sporting federation selection policies published on the SASCOC site.

Schoeman was a member of the South African Olympic team for four straight Games from 2000 to 2012. In 2004, he led off his country’s 4×100 free relay in 48.17 as they clocked gold ahead of the Netherlands as well as the USA in a world record time of 3:13.17. Individually, Schoeman was the 2005 World Champion in the 50 free and the 2002 Commonwealth Games Champion in the 50 free.

He’s the South African record holder in the 50 free in both long and short course meters.

Schoeman was entered in the FINA Swimming World Cup stop in Tokyo, which took place in August of last year, but he was a no-show for all 3 of his races. He did race at 4 meets in Europe in June: the Sette Colli Trophy and all 3 stops of the Mare Nostrum series. At the most recent meet, Sette Colli, he swam 22.7 in the 50 free, 49.9 in the 100 free, and 23.8 in the 50 fly.

Last year racing at Mare Nostrum Series in Monaco, Schoeman told SwimSwam,“The goal for me is to make the Olympic team next year.

“It’s about learning to do what nobody else has done before.”

You can read the full FINA statement here and below:

On 18 May 2019, FINA conducted an out-of-competition doping control test on the swimmer Roland Schoeman (RSA). The athlete was tested positive to the substance GW501516 (Class S.4 Hormone and Metabolic Modulators). 

According to the decision of the FINA Doping Panel, Mr. Roland Schoeman has been found to have committed an anti-doping rule violation under FINA DC Rule 2.1 – presence of prohibited substance in an athlete’s sample. He has been sanctioned with a twelve (12) months’ ineligibility period commencing on 18 May 2019, a date fixed by the Panel pursuant to FINA DC 10.11.1, and ending at the conclusion of 17 May 2020, for his first anti-doping rule violation.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Roland Schoeman Tests Positive, Banned One Year By FINA

By Giusy Cisale on SwimSwam

TROFEO CITTA’ DI MILANO 2020

• 28-29 Febbrai, 01 Marzo 2020
• Piscina Samuele, Via Trani, Milano
• Vasca Lunga 50 mt
• Sito web
• Accrediti Stampa

Il Trofeo Città di Milano giunge alla sua decima edizione. Nell’anno olimpico le gare che animeranno la piscina Samuele saranno ancora più interessanti, essendo viste come una “prova generale” prima dei Campionati Assoluti Primaverili.

Tra gli atleti presenti in questa edizione, spicca il nome della svedese Sarah Sjostrom.

Tre medaglie olimpiche, 8 ori mondiali e la registrazione di 6 record del mondo (50, 100, 200 stile libero, 50) fanno della campionessa una delle atlete di spicco della manifestazione.

La Sjostrom non sarà l’unica presenza internazionale. Il trofeo accoglierà infatti numerose rappresentative estere. Ci saranno ai blocchi di partenza atleti brasiliani, spagnoli ed austriaci, tra i quali Caroline Pilhatsch, argento ai mondiali in vasca corta e finalista ai Campionati del Mondo nei 50 metri dorso. Presente anche la francese Fantine Lesaffre.

Quest’anno inoltre, l’evento presterà attenzione all’ambiente con alcuni accorgimenti voluti dal Comitato Organizzatore.

Imponente anche la presenza di atleti azzurri, tra i quali:

• Nicolo Martinenghi
• Margherita Panziera
• Simona Quadarella
• Gabriele Detti
• Stefano Ballo
• Ilaria Bianchi
• Arianna Castiglioni
• Matteo Ciampi
• Piero Codia
• Elena Di Liddo
• Luca Dotto
• Ilaria Cusinato
• Alessandro Miressi
• Benedetta Pilato
• Matteo Rivolta
• Simone Sabbioni
• Silvia Scalia

PROGRAMMA GARE

Le giornate di venerdì e sabato saranno dedicate alle gare delle categorie assolute, mentre Domenica 1 Marzo si svolgeranno le gare delle categorie giovanili.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Trofeo Città Di Milano La Decima Edizione. In Gara Anche Sarah Sjostrom

By Coleman Hodges on SwimSwam

If you don’t like the career you’re in, you might want to work in the swimming community and be a part of our big swimming family! Go here to see 2656 Swim Jobs.

FULL TIME AGE GROUP COACH & ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER

This Full-Time position is split between assisting to manage our Lessons Program and coaching one of our Age Group levels on the year-round Club Team. This person will report directly to and work closely with our Head Age Group Coach / Assistant General Manager. When selecting a candidate, we will place the greatest emphasis on fitment with our current staff. Candidates with a strong passion for coaching despite a lack of experience are encouraged to apply.

FULL TIME WILTON YMCA WAHOOS ASSISTANT AGE GROUP/ YMCA MASTER’S TEAM COACH

The Wilton Y Wahoos are looking for an energetic, motivated, and experienced coach to join our staff as an Assistant Age Group Coach. The Wilton Wahoos (WYW) is USA Swimming Level 4 Recognized competitive swimming team in Fairfield County.

LEAD SITE COACH (PART TIME)

The Topspin Lead Coach at Carolina Aquatics has a unique opportunity to put their stamp on a wide variety of talented swimmers. Located in the fast-growing community of Lexington, Topspin is a crucial part of CA’s long-term strategic plan to solidify its place as the premier team in the Midlands of South Carolina.

ASSISTANT SWIM COACH

Applicants must be 18 years or older and must have previous competitive swimming experience.  Applicants must be available to work evenings and weekends.  The salary range for this position is $13.00 to $20.00 per hour based on experience

HEAD SWIM COACH

Applicants must be 21 years or older, have previous competitive swimming experience, certified first aid and CPR.  Previous coaching experience required.  Applicants must be available to work evenings and weekends.  The salary range for this position is $15.00 to $25.00 per hour based on experience.  Applicants should include a letter on interest and resume with their application.  Applications will be accepted through April 1, 2020.

MASTERS SWIM COACH

Solana Beach Swim Masters has been offering daily practices since February 1994 in beautiful Solana Beach, CA at the Pardee Aquatics Center branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito. To take the program to the next level, we are seeking a dynamic, inviting, and experienced COACH to lead the way!

AQUATICS DIRECTOR

The Director of Aquatics manages all administrative functions for the Albuquerque Academy Natatorium, and coordinates with programming from AA Physical Education, AA Athletics, Charger Aquatics, and Think Academy. In addition, the Director provides technical assistance and consultation with the Think Summer program.

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GATOR SWIM CAMPS SEEK COACHES AND COUNSELORS

Supervision of the campers for the duration of the session. Coach a minimum of two 2-hour sessions during the day. Be a great communicator and enjoy working with younger swimmers. Pass background/safety checks and work within the framework of UF and UAA policies and principles. Enjoy people and the fun and craziness that is camp.

SUMMER HEAD COACH IN CINCINNATI

Wyoming Swordfish is a summer recreational swim and dive team located in a small community 10 miles north of downtown Cincinnati. Our team is roughly 150 swimmers and divers from ages 4 to 18. We are part of the Private Pool Swim League in Cincinnati, Ohio made up of 14 teams. Our season runs from Memorial Day to late July with weekly dual meets culminating in a Championship Week.

HEAD OF AQUATICS

UWCSEA is looking for a Head of Aquatics to join its Dover Campus from August 2020 to lead and further develop our well established and successful aquatics programme. Supported by a 10-lane, 50 metre and a learn-to-swim pool, the programme serves a team of 300 competitive swimmers and a Learn-to-Swim and Recreational Swim programme that caters to around 250 students.

GREENWICH COUNTRY CLUB POOL FACILITIES DIRECTOR

Position is self-supportive, however the General Manager will directly oversee member related concerns at the pool. The Aquatics Director will also collaborate with the Seasonal Chair (Pool, Swim and Camp Committees) in determining the priorities of the Club’s aquatic programs.

TRIDENT AQUATIC CLUB HEAD AGE GROUP COACH

The Trident Aquatic Club is accepting resumes for the position of Age Group/Head Age Group Coach.  The position is flexible and offers a lot opportunity for the right applicant.  Additional income opportunities are available with learn-to-swim and private lessons.  Trident Aquatic Club offers everything from a growing learn-to-swim program to US Open Qualifiers.

AQUATICS DIRECTOR

Oversee the planning, development, and supervision for the aquatics program at the Veterans Park
Community Center indoor pool and the Aquatic Complex on Hwy 321.

ASSISTANT COACH FOR THE ARKANSAS DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM

The Arkansas Dolphins Assistant Coach-Cabot will work under the direction of the Head Site Coach of the Arkansas Dolphins Swim Team Cabot Sites. The Assistant Coach will train assigned groups under the direction of the Head Site Coach and take on other duties as assigned.

HEAD SITE COACH FOR THE ARKANSAS DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM

The Arkansas Dolphins Head Site Coach-Cabot will oversee the Arkansas Dolphins Swim Team Cabot Sites. The Head Site Coach will train, manage and schedule all swim coaches based on the developed budget based on site athlete numbers and oversee the program development of all training and swim meets that the site participates in. The Arkansas Dolphins Swim Team is owned and operated by The Athletic Clubs of Arkansas.

ASSISTANT COACH

Great Hills Aquatic Rush is seeking a part-time assistant coach. Practice hours are Mondays – Fridays 4:00p-7:30p with some weekend meet responsibilities as well. Position may extend to full time and salaried as swim team growth progresses.

DIRECTOR OF COMPETITIVE SWIMMING – NEW TRIER AQUATICS

Develop and oversee program development for all facets of the competitive swim program
Primary coach for top 7^th & 8^th Graders with option to expand upon integration into program
Coordinate 1 yr/3 yr/5 yr program plans with CEO/Head Coach

HEAD COACH – GRAYLYN GATORS

Graylyn Crest Swim Club (GCSC) is a private club located in Wilmington, DE. GCSC has been a haven for summer swimming and a source of fun and relaxation for generations of families. GSCS offers various aquatics programs including a swim team and swim lessons. The GCSC family is looking for a Head Swim Coach to lead our competitive swim club, the Gators, for many summers to come!

HEAD COACH – INDIANA SWIM CLUB – BLOOMINGTON, IN

ISC is seeking an experienced, energetic and competitive head coach to join our dynamic team. The individual will be responsible for the club development from beginner to elite levels, club administration, oversight of training plans and staffing, and providing a long-term strategic direction. This is a full-time, year-round salaried position.

SWIMMING COACH

We are looking for a trained swimming coach for a period of 1-2 months  for private tutoring of a 12 year old athlete.

AQUATICS DIRECTOR

Primary responsibilities include maintaining 3 pools, managing aquatics staff and executing special events while upholding Health Department regulations and Club rules. The successful individual must have experience life guarding and working with swim teams. Candidate must have excellent organizational skills and strong communication skills. Additional key responsibilities include monitoring budget, scheduling all aquatics staff, marketing for pool programs & events, and billing.

SUMMER HEAD SWIM COACH

The Forest Hollow Gators Swim Team is looking to fill the position of Head Swim Coach for the 2020 summer swim season. We are looking for an experienced coach to help strengthen and grow our team.  We would like someone with previous swim experience, previous coaching experience, a great attitude, strong stroke development and technical skills, team spirit and enthusiasm.

HEAD COACH POSITION AT CONCORD COUNTRY CLUB IN WEST CHESTER, PA

Concord Country Club in West Chester, PA is currently accepting applications for head and assistant coaching positions for the 2020 summer swim season.

THE RACE CLUB SEEKS FULL-TIME SWIMMING COACH, SAN DIEGO LOCATION

The Race Club is seeking an ambitious, full-time swimming coach for its San Diego location. The focus of our coaching is on swimming technique for camps, private instruction and on-line coaching, using a science-based and technology approach. Must be capable of performing multiple functions, including computer skills, analysis, social media, and leadership.

HEAD COACH MEN’S & WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING

The Athletic Department at Cal Poly is seeking a Head Coach for the Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Programs. The Athletic Department sponsors 21 sports at the Division I NCAA level.  All sports compete in the Big West Conference except Football (Big Sky Conference), Wrestling and Men’s Swimming (PAC-12) and Women’s Swimming (MPSF). Cal Poly Athletics is committed to providing a broad based, high quality, competitive, NCAA Division I athletic program that affords student-athletes opportunities to take advantage of Cal Poly’s unique “learn by doing” philosophy.

SWIM LESSON COORDINATOR – ADMIN/INSTRUCTOR

We are looking for a personable and enthusiastic individual to join our growing company. This position will mainly be administrative and focus on customer relations and scheduling our swim lesson program. This position will also handle various other administrative tasks as needed. Ideally, we would also like the person working in this role to also teach swim lessons and/or lifeguard/CPR classes as needed.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

We are looking for a dedicated Program Director to be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of our LAPS Program activities. These responsibilities include developing and managing the program’s budget, assist with hiring staff, managing the day to day operations of the program, promoting LAPS activities and events, and tracking the program’s progress. The LAPS Program Director will also liaise with the Stingrays coaching staff.

ASSISTANT SWIM COACH – YANKEE CLIPPERS SWIM TEAM – SPRINGFIELD MA

The Yankee Clippers Swim Team is looking for multiple assistant coaches to assist at practice, and potentially at swim meets. Weekly commitment based off applicants availability. Ideally this would be for 3-4 days per week, however this can be adjusted due to circumstance and experience.

AQUATICS DIRECTOR

Huntington Crescent Club, located in Western Suffolk County, is a family oriented, privately owned country club with an 18-hole premiere golf course & 16 tennis courts. Our spectacular heated pool facility also features poolside & patio dining. This season will be especially exciting as we will be operating out of our brand new clubhouse !

AGE GROUP COACH — NOVAQUATICS

Novaquatics is a year-round swim club located in Orange County, CA serving over 1,000 athletes. We are currently looking for a coach to lead groups consisting of swimmers ages 9-12.

AQUATICS DIRECTOR – PEDDIE SCHOOL

The Peddie Aquatic Center at The Peddie School seeks an Aquatics Director. The Peddie Aquatic Center provides optimal training conditions for the school’s competitive swimmers and offers a variety of programs for the local community.

LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM MANAGER

Duties include Plan the learn to swim scheme of work, Structure the lessons which will be delivered by all coaches, Ensure our LTS coaches are adhering to the developed scheme of work, Report on the progression of all children in the program.

PR & MARKETING INTERNSHIP W/CHAMPION’S MOJO PODCAST

Champion’s Mojo Podcast is seeking a team player to fill an unpaid position for a 6-8 month internship in PR & Marketing. The ideal person/intern will work approximately 10 hours per week (part-time) from home in exchange for gaining experience in Sports Journalism, PR and Marketing–and having some fun working with some of the greatest champions in our sport and beyond. Intern will help with various aspects of our elite Swimming Podcast.

YARROW FAMILY YMCA (HEAD COACH)

Provides direct leadership, coaching, encouragement, and motivation to YMCA swim team coaches and members. Collaborates with coaches and volunteers of other swim teams to establish league rules and coordinate swim competition events. Relates to members, parents, other coaches, and YMCA staff in a positive and professional manner at all times.

WATERFRONT DIRECTOR FOR SUMMER CAMP IN MAINE

Skylemar, located in southern Maine, offers top-notch instruction and enjoyment in aquatics and land sports for 200 boys, ages 7-17.  The setting is spectacular and well maintained, with 200 acres of fields and forest, and best of all, Trickey Pond.

AQUATICS/WELLNESS DIRECTOR

The Aquatics/Wellness Director is responsible for developing, implementation, administration and supervision of the Historic Cleveland Ave YMCA aquatics and wellness programs. This position will also oversee the Kershaw YMCA pool and summer camp aquatic programs and staff. Will directly supervise all employees in the Aquatic/Wellness Departments to include Safety around Water program.

HEAD COACH – HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SWIM AND DIVE TEAM

This position is for the Head Coach of the Snohomish High School Girls Swim and Dive Team. The Head Coach will be responsible for the Varsity Swimmers. Several of the student-athletes already have futures cuts. Head Coach will be tasked with helping the team achieve their district and state meet goals.

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2020 KIRARA CUP

• Friday, February 7th – Sunday, February 8=9th
• Kirara Expo Park, Yamaguchi, Japan
• LCM
• SwimSwam Preview
• Results

Day 1 of the 2020 Kirara Cup brought the distance events, as the women’s 800m free and men’s 1500m free fields took to the pool. There were decisive winners in both races, giving us a glimpse into who the frontrunners may be when Japan’s Olympic Trials (Japan Swim) roll around in early April.

Shogo Takedaproduced the quickest 1500m free time of the open men, hitting the wall in a mark of 15:08.28. That held a comfortable advantage over the next closest swimmer of Kohei Yamamoto, who finished in 15:15.70 for silver tonight in Yamaguchi.

Shogo already ranks as the 13th fastest swimmer in the world in this event this season, owning an outing of 15:07.05 from the FINA Swimming World Cup in Tokyo last August.

As for the women, World Junior Championships silver medalist Miyu Namba stamped her name on the 800m free, taking the Kirara Cup title in a time of 8:38.22. That’s well off the 8:27.24 that garnered the 17-year-old runner-up status behind Aussie Lani Pallister in Budapest last year, but enough to check-in with the fastest time of the entire women’s field tonight, although she competed in the junior category.

Namba’s season-best rests at the 8:31.14 she produced at the aforementioned FINA Swimming World Cup in Tokyo, ranking her 14th worldwide.

The open women’s 800m free title tonight went to Yukimi Moriyama, as the 2018 Japan Open Water national champion posted a mark of 8:38.22 to take the gold.

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Teen Miyu Namba Takes Women’s 800 Free To Start Off Kirara Cup

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Air quality during everyday swim practice can get bad, but perhaps the most intense air quality problems occur during large swim meets. Warmups, where there can be a dozen or more swimmers per lane, are the worst of it, and then the poor air quality persists throughout the meet. Fortunately, BioOx can remedy the bad air, as those who have experienced BioOx at a swim meets can attest:

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Ira Fowler, Athletic Trainer, Marshall University: “I’ve noticed that we’ve had a lot less coughing. There’s definitely been an improvement at this meet in the air quality for sure.”

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We at BioOx are thrilled to provide a more healthy and comfortable training and competition environment for swimmers of all levels. If you’d like to learn more about BioOx and try us out in your facility, shoot us a message or a phone call. We’re more than happy to talk you through the system and our current 25% off trial sale, where you can test out the BioOx system for three months for only $3,000. You can then apply that payment fully towards a purchase or rent-to-own agreement.

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Read the full story on SwimSwam: Air Quality At Large Swim Meets Can Be The Worst Case Scenario

By Dan Dingman on SwimSwam

SwimSwam’s daily swimming workout series is a collection of workouts written by coaches from a variety of backgrounds. All daily swimming workouts have been written using Commit Swimming. The workouts themselves are not indicative of SwimSwam’s or Commit’s views on training. They strictly reflect the opinions of the author swim coach.

Workout Context

• Purpose:  Base building
• Target age group:  15-18 years old
• Target level:  Age Group (Advanced), Senior Age Group/ High School State Level
• Weeks until target meet:  < 1 week
• Team Location:  United States
• Course:  25 Yards
• Shared workout link:  Click here to view this workout on commitswimming.com

The Workout

1 x Underwater Warm Up Ladder FINS – Snorkel on Free/ rd 2 Back Minimum 3rd black line under water swimming,
    1 x 50 5 Breaths recovery on the wall
    1 x 100
    1 x 150
    1 x 200
2 x Breakout Drill Progression Fins and Snorkel
    6 x 25 Breakout, pinky stroke and 2 stroke finishes :35
    1 x 50 1:00
1 x Drill Sequence
     3 x 50 Fly Drill :55 3-3-3 (hips high/eyes down when the hand enters the water)
     3 x 50 Back Drill :55 3-3-3 Steady Head
     3 x 50 Breast 2K 1 pull with a 3/4 stroke 1:00
3 x Your Stroke
    2 x 25 Build Your stroke:35
    1 x 25 Cheetah Speed :40
75 Ez
6 x Kick/swim sequence
    75 Kick 25 Kick Fast Flutter w board, 50 Choice fast 1:30
    25 Swim :35 Catch up Drill Free – 3 count for 15 M
    25 Swim :35 Catch up Drill Free – 2 count for 15 M
    25 Swim :35 Catch up Drill Free – 1 count for 15 M
3 x Your Stroke
    2 x 25 Build Your stroke:35
    1 x 25 Cheetah Speed :40
75 ez
4 x Fins and Paddles
    75 Pocket kick fly with flip 1:15
    75 each 25 faster with pinky stroke 1:30
4 x Breakouts and Kick Ladder – 1st 25 15m UNDERWATER, no less than 12.5 ON OTHERS. WORK ON STROKE TECH (PINKY EXITS FIRST) IF BACKSTROKE – THUMB EXITS, PINKY ENTERS
    75 on 1:10
    50 on :50
    25 on 30

Mark Noetzel
Head Coach, Academy Swim Club Hawaii – Hawaii Preparatory Academy

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Read the full story on SwimSwam: Daily Swim Coach Workout #64

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2020 FFN GOLDEN TOUR CAMILLE MUFFAT – NICE

• Friday, February 7th – Sunday, February 9th
• Piscine Jean Bouin, Nice
• LCM (50m)
• Meet Information
• SwimSwam Preview
• Results

Competing on day 1 of the 2020 FFN Golden Tour Camille Muffat stop in Nice, American Olympian Kathleen Baker made her presence known at Piscine Jean Bouin. The versatile 22-year-old claimed two top seeds from this morning’s heats, with only about 45 minutes in between the events.

First up for the Team Elite star was the women’s 200m IM, with Baker touching the wall in a time of 2:11.31. That was enough to keep an edge over Hungary’s Iron Lady Katinka Hosszu, who wrapped up the 2nd seed in 2:11.65.

Both women returned for the 100m backstroke event just 2 events later, with Baker once again racing to attain lane 4 for tonight with a morning swim of 1:00.03.  The next closest competitor was Michelle Coleman of Sweden, with the veteran putting up a swim of 1:01.37 to sit far back entering the final.

For Hosszu’s part, the 30-year-old stalwart sits 4th headed into tonight’s 100m back race, holding a casual morning effort of 1:01.93.

Going back to American Baker, with just these morning swims she enters the season’s world rankings as 10th in the 200m IM and 14th in the 100m back.

She has battled endless health challenges since last spring, including pneumonia and a broken rib, putting her out of the water for seven weeks.

Slowly getting back in shape, Baker herniated a disc in June, knocking her out of training for an eighth week on the run-up to World Championships. There in Gwangju, she finished 6th in the 50m back (27.69), 6th in the 100m back (59.56) and 9th in the 200m back (2:09.68).

Read the full story on SwimSwam: Kathleen Baker Takes Two Top Seeds At FFN Golden Tour – Nice

By Jared Anderson on SwimSwam

SwimSwam Pulse is a recurring feature tracking and analyzing the results of our periodic A3 Performance Polls. You can cast your vote in our newest poll on the SwimSwam homepage, about halfway down the page on the right side, or you can find the poll embedded at the bottom of this post.

Our most recent poll asked SwimSwam readers to pick the winners of the Women’s ACC Championships:

RESULTS

Question: Who will win the 2020 ACC Women’s title?

• Virginia – 66.8%
• NC State – 23.7%
• Someone else – 2.9%
• Florida State – 2.0%
• Duke – 1.6%
• Notre Dame – 1.5%
• UNC – 1.4%

Two-thirds of voters picked the Virginia Cavaliers to knock off NC State for this year’s ACC Women’s title.

NC State won last year’s title by 71 points over Virginia. But the Cavaliers brought in a loaded freshman class and have sat solidly at #3 in our national Power Ranks much of this season.

Current Swimulator projections show NC State with a lead of about 50 points, but that’s not a huge margin considering both teams are projected to score more than 1100 total points. Swimulator projections also don’t include diving, where Virginia returns 2019 ACC 3-meter A finalist Sydney Dusel, while NC State only had a few low-level scorers.

Those two programs are the clear class of the field, with Louisville more than 200 points back in the Swimulator.

Below, vote in our new A3 Performance Poll, which asks voters to pick the women’s Big Ten champs:

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Read the full story on SwimSwam: SwimSwam Pulse: 66% Pick UVA To Win Women’s ACCs, 23% Pick NC State

By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam

It’s finally the Olympic year, and we’re seeing the stars beginning to align for certain athletes. In the 50 meter freestyle at the Knoxville Pro Swim, University of Tennessee standout Erika Brown edged defending world champ Simone Manuel.

Knox Pro Swim – 50m Free

• GOLD: Erika Brown (TENN)- 24.57
• SILVER: Simone Manuel (ALTO)- 24.63
• BRONZE: Margo Geer (NVM)- 25.08

Making the U.S. Olympic Team is all about timing, and Erika Brown is peaking in the right year. Another crucial step toward making Team USA is having an Olympic Trials under your belt. You need to experience the pressure-cooker once to get over the hype and distractions. Erika competed back in 2016, and another Tennessee sprint star, a high school junior, Gretchen Walsh, was the youngest swimmer to compete at the 2016 Olympic Trials. In the video above we caught up with Erika, Gretchen, and Simone at the Knoxville Pro Swim for their take on where they are at in training on the march to Omaha.

Way Too Early U.S. Olympic Trials Prediction – Women’s 50m Free

No one is beating Simone Manuel.  She reigns as National Champ with 23.89 in Omaha.

Erika Brown slips in for second at 24 flat, marking her Olympic berth. (I’m an University of Tennessee alum, but I’m not biased. Go VOLS!)

Youngster Gretchen Walsh is on the bubble for me. She impresses us with 24.31.

Still, the 50m free is always a big question. Abbey Weitzeil just dropped 20.9 in the 50 yard free – flat start. She’s dangerous. She was a 24.2 50m free at ’16 Olympic Trials. And there’s Margo Geer, Lia Neal and Madison Kennedy,  but… who cares what I think!  What do you think?

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Most swimmers are given lots of training on the fundamentals of their turns. However, there are 2 turn problems that get worse and worse with endless practices:

1) the approach into the turn, and

2) the set-up to leave the wall with speed. In this article we discuss the approach of the turn and the next article will address details on how to leave the wall with speed.

We ‘give up’ most of our speed as we approach the wall.  There are several flaws that can be seen in most competitive swimmers: 1) they stop stroking too far away from the wall, 2) they look up and stare at the wall, 3) they stop kicking and glide into the wall, and 4) after they stop kicking they throw in one last double-leg down kick to counteract the effort to throw their head down.  All 4 of these problems are quite universal in the industry and it is easy to understand how this happens when we take a turn about every 15-18 seconds for hours every day of the week.  But these flaws are guaranteed to creep into our ALL of our races.  When it comes to our turns, we need to agree that ‘JUNK IN = JUNK OUT’.  If you go into your walls slow with these 4 bad habits, you will come out slow, no matter how well you carry out the details of the turn itself.   These 4 bad habits suck speed out of our turns hundreds of times per day.  Habits like staring at the wall will NOT go away on race day when we are in a strange pool.  These problems have to be fixed every day on every turn.

We don’t need high tech equipment to explain why these 4 problems will suck out our speed do we?  1) stop stroking too far away from the wall = slower, 2) look up and stare at the wall  (i.e breaks our streamline, creates a ton of frontal drag, and mentally we need time to process what we see) = slower, 3) stop kicking and glide to the wall = slower, 4) double-leg down kick = slower and more energy.  Want to cut your best times… fix your turns in every practice to erase the muscle memory you have created.

Improving Your Approach to the Walls – the Fundamental Changes:

1.      Retrain your focus through the last 2-3 strokes. Timing is key to drive through your turn.  If you don’t time your last stroke with the engagement of your turns, ALL of the 4 problems we reviewed will come right back into reality.

2.      DON’T look up. Once you look at the wall, you are now out of position to use your forward momentum to help drive your chest down.  To prove this to yourself, test how much downward force you can get by simply nodding your head and bowing at the waist.  Swim in the middle of the pool (no walls needed for this) and as you engage your last stroke, nod your head into your chest – notice how your body will drive down as the force hits your shoulders.  Next do the same drill but nod as you engage your stroke and ‘bow’ at the waist as you finish your stroke.  You will now feel tons of FREE energy driving your buoyant chest down under the water.  This is the force you need to use instead of throwing your head down as you dolphin kick and waste tons of core energy!

3.      What you see is what you get! Stop looking at the wall!  Not only does this prevent you from using your ‘nod/bow’ forward momentum, but it distracts your eyes. You don’t have time to allow your brain to process your timing and distance from the wall!  This is really the core of why you go slow into your walls in practice.  Your body and brain needs time to react to what you SEE.  So you stop stroking, stop kicking and stare at the wall so you can decide when you are close enough to exert all the wasted energy into your turn.  Your brain can not possibly respond as fast as you can move so instead the body slows down. LOOK AT THE FLOOR and use the end of the lane ‘T’ to tell you how far away you are from the wall. All pools are the same from the T to the wall. The T won’t move… the wall won’t move.

4.      Power your last stroke. Connect your ‘nod’ with your catch’ and your ‘bow’ with the finish of your stroke and you will create more momentum to drive your chest down instead of using so much of your core muscles and cardio effort.

5.      Kick through your turn. Many of you will be convinced that I am wrong about how much you need a double-leg down kick (dolphin kick) into your turn and others don’t realize they do it in the first place.  First this is only because you didn’t try out my drills to test the ‘nod’ and ‘bow’ process so you are using your core to engage your turn.  You are ‘slamming’ your head down and trying to press against your dolphin kick to get your raised head down under the water.  But your dolphin kick doesn’t hit a solid object or a trampoline, it hits water which absorbs your momentum and now your feet are 2 feet under the water as you pull them out of the water and cause yourself even MORE effort and lost energy.  But hey, you do you boo.

Start Fixing your Problems:

Study the Fundamentals: Test the nod/bow process away from your walls to learn to use your ‘free’ downward force from your forward speed (see video example).

Train with Resistance Regularly: Stretch cords provide ideal ways to highlight all the points in which you are slowing down into the approach of your flip turns. The new stretch cords by www.ONEswim.com provide completely new ways to adjust cords to target precise turn training for any swimming level. Their cords include adjustable tethers to allow precise distances from a wall to make it very hard to flip turn without getting pulled away from the wall. When adjusted correctly swimmers can feel the impact of every detail we have reviewed in this article.  When you look up, stop stroking, stop kicking, etc… you will loose precious forward motion and get pulled away from the wall (“denied’) and not allow you to get your feet firmly on the wall. Being attached to a stretch cord will also force you to get in streamline instantly as there is no time to hesitate before you will be pulled off the wall.

The first product available is the Long Cord with Quick Change (http://www.swimmersbest.com/long-cord-quick-change/  ). These kits consist of 2 long cords that, when combined, can be stretched 25 yards long (or an upgrade tether will allow 25 meters). Each kit comes in optional intensities and a chart is available to select intensities for each swimmer level to ensure each can reach 25 yards with the right cord.  Since these kits include 2 half length cords and 2 belts (with quick connect carabiners) you can split each kit into matching 2 sets for 2 swimmers. The half length cords can be attached at the middle of the pool to allow 2 swimmers to use each kit and train their turns at the same time. This configuration of the ONE Long Cords is ideal for ‘ins and outs’ or ‘outs and ins’ turn training. Swimmers can regularly erase weeks of lazy turns in practice and quickly retune their flaws and delays in their turns.

The second product by ONEswim for turn training is the Lane Line Stationary Swim Trainer (http://www.swimmersbest.com/lane-line-stationary-swim-trainer-kit  ).  This kit can be used with 2 adjustable side tethers.  It can be used for tethered swimming or for turns.  The stationary kit can alternatively be used by attaching the 2 stretch cords together directly between 2 lane lines and then the tether can be attached straight up the center of the lane to the swimmer (single point attachment instead of 2 side attachments).  This flexibility allows you to choose different configurations for different strokes or turn options.

All of the ONESwim stretch cord products include adjustable tethers to allow you to extend or shorten the distance from the swimmer to the attachment point.  The swimmer can easily make adjustments while they are tethered.  The ONE stretch cords also rotate on the belt to improve natural body rotation compared to competitive products that are sewn to the belt.  Additionally, since all parts of the ONE stretch cords are independent, it is cost effective to interchange parts or replacement parts as needed without buying entire new kits every year.

Fix Your Problems Everyday:  Once you have tested how the ‘nod/bow’ can help create fast turns with less cardio/core energy output, and then fine-tuned your turns with resistance stretch cords, hopefully your eyes are now wide open to ways you can greatly improve your race times.  It should now be easy to make a plan to beat the swimmers that got mad when I suggested they shouldn’t dolphin kit into their turns and stopped reading!  So now you need to agree that you have engrained habits during practices that need to be addressed every day.  Here are my suggestions:

1.      Start by changing 1 thing at a time:  Start by focusing on your eyes for a week (look at the floor, not the wall)… this is easily followed by working on your ‘nod/bow’ to use your forward momentum to your benefit, then work on a constant kick into your turns… and lastly make sure you are taking your last stroke and not just gliding into your walls.

2.      Be sure you schedule a few times each month to use resistance stretch cord turns to focus on all the small details that can constantly make you faster. Where do you feel resistance? When do you feel yourself getting pulled backwards?  What details do you change when you are tethered to a stretch cord from your normal flip turns?  These are the things to focus on for the following few weeks of practice.

3.      Read next month’s installment for how to focus on cleaning up the way you leave your walls for part 2 of this article!

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Read the full story on SwimSwam: Racing Into Your Turns (Part 1 of 2-Part Flip Turn Series)

By Jared Anderson on SwimSwam

As in previous years, SwimSwam’s Power Rankings are somewhere between the CSCAA-style dual meet rankings and a pure prediction of NCAA finish order.  SwimSwam’s rankings take into account how a team looks at the moment, while keeping the end of the season in mind through things like a team’s previous trajectory and NCAA scoring potential.  These rankings are by nature subjective, and a jumping-off point for discussion.  If you disagree with any team’s ranking, feel free to make your case in a respectful way in our comments section.

Previous Ranks:

• First Edition (Preseason)
• November Edition (Pre-Winter Invites)
• December Edition (Post-Winter Invites)

Check out our Swimulator for some early NCAA scoring projections based on current national ranks.

SwimSwam’s Power Rankings are the average of ballots from a panel of our top college swimming reporters. While this should help readers glean which teams are consensus picks at their rank and where in the order things get fuzzy and more subjective, bear in mind that these rankings are not an opportunity to personally attack any specific writer.

(Also receiving votes: Purdue, USC)

Change from previous ranks shown in parentheses

#20: Denver Pioneers (Previously Unranked)

Mid-major programs have a tough time cracking these types of polls. Denver is clearly deserving. They’ve got a couple of 19.1/42. sprinters and the support swimmers to pad out relays. Denver’s highest-ever NCAA finish is 22nd from 2018. They’ll better that in year 1 under coach Alicia Hicken-Franklin. -JA

Denver has the pieces for a top 20 finish. Their 200/400 free relays already looked primed to score, and their medley relays could get down in scoring range too. -SP

#19: Notre Dame Fighting Irish (+1)

Notre Dame shouldn’t have a problem scoring individual points. Between Zach Yeadon, Sadler McKeen, and freshman Jack Hoagland, they have a phenomenal freestyle squad. The issue is their relays don’t appear to have the ability to score points, outside of perhaps the 800 free relay. -SP

In his freshman season, Jack Hoagland has already hit lifetime-bests twice in his 500 free, three times in his 1650 free, and twice in his 400 IM. -JA

While Hoagland has been getting a lot of attention, and rightfully so, the rest of Notre Dame’s freshman class has been fairly low-key thus far. But that class still has the potential to help out Notre Dame’s relays, especially Cason Wilburn. -RG

#18: Tennessee Volunteers (-1)

The Vols should get a nice diving boost from sophomore Matthew Wade, and Michael Houlie should score big this year after missing scoring as a rookie. -JA

Just like last year, Alec Connolly has been putting up some nice in-season times. Last year, though, Connolly couldn’t match the times from the mid-season invite at SECs. If he’s able to fix that this, season, it’ll go a long way toward solidifying the Tennessee’s relays. -RG

#17: Alabama Crimson Tide (-1)

A rocky year 1 for coach Coley Stickels. Zane Waddell is still reliable for NCAA points, and the medley relays will still be solid. Repeating last year’s top 10 finish is a tall order. -JA

This team still has the potential for some really strong medley relays, especially with Liam Bell and Tyler Sesvold. And I wouldn’t end up surprised at all if they do manage to find some scorers outside of Waddell. – -RG

#16: Florida State Seminoles (+2)

We know how much fans like to talk about who is being slept on. Well, we’ve all been sleeping on Florida State, who quietly retooled and always seem to bring their sprinters and sprint relays to the next level by the postseason. -JA

Raise your hand if you knew that Max McCusker and Griffin Alaniz have the #2 times in the ACC in the 100 fly and the 100 back, respectively. Despite losing a lot of seniors, the Seminoles should once again challenge some of the more traditional powers in the shorter events at ACCs. -RG

#15: Georgia Bulldogs (-)

Greg Reed went 9:00 in the 1000 free in early January, which is a great swim for that time of year. He could be in line for a big step forward after taking 15th in the mile at NCAAs last year. -JA

I honestly don’t know what to expect from Georgia at this point. But don’t be surprised if someone like freshman Ian Grum makes some noise at SECs. -RG

#14: Stanford Cardinal (-)

Now Alberto Mestre is back out. That’s a blow, as he’s more valuable to the relays than returnees LeVant and Shoults. The diving baseline keeps Stanford around the top 15, but the ceiling is dramatically lowered in year 1 for coach Dan Schemmel. -JA

Jack LeVant has been pretty quiet so far this year. A strong performance by him at Pac-12s could help vault Stanford up in the team projections. -RG

#13: Ohio State Buckeyes (-6)

The Buckeyes have ridden the Cameron Craig roller-coaster most of this year, surging up the ranks when he competed, then back down during an extended absence. What’s lost in all that is that OSU still has great talent and will have a solid diving baseline. It’s probably not a top 5 program anymore, but top 10 is still in play. -JA

I’m listening to certain Tom Petty song as I write this. Maybe we’re overreacting. After all, the Buckeyes bring back three of four legs from most of last year’s relays, so they really just need one guy to breakout to be back in good shape. Semuede Andreis could be a good candidate, especially after he popped a lifetime best in the 50 free at the OSU-Michigan dual meet a few weeks ago. -RG

#12: Arizona State Sun Devils (+1)

116 current relay points in the Swimulator – that’s no joke. ASU can probably get more than the projected 22.5 individual points, even if that relay total falls off some come NCAAs. -JA

The high school class of 2018 may have been the best group of teenage 200 freestylers ever, but only one ended up scoring in that event at NCAAs last year as freshmen. Cody Bybee, one of the top recruits in that class,finally improved on his time from high school at the NC State invite, but it’s not yet clear if he’s going to swim that or the 100 fly. Either way, he’s one of several guys who figure to carry this team through Pac-12s and NCAAs. -RG

#11: Virginia Cavaliers (+1)

WWJWD? Virginia’s two blue-chip freshmen, Jack Wright and Jack Walker, have each missed chunks of time this season. And both seem to have focused on mid-distance rather than sprint frees, which seems to be where Virginia could use the help. I’m watching to see if they’re both healthy at ACCs, as well as which relays they end up on. -RG

Rule of thumb: Todd Desorbo tends to elevate his relays to a greater value than the sum of their parts. Maybe that’s great coaching. Maybe it’s high-risk relay starts. In reality, it’s a little of both. UVA should put up at least one headline-grabbing relay time in the next month, and they’ll score more than their 46 projected relay points come NCAAs. -JA

#10: Florida Gators (-2)

Last season, Khader Baqlah was regularly throwing down 1:34s in the 200 free at dual meets, but couldn’t repeat the sub-1:32 performanes from the year before. This year, he’s yet to crack 1:36 in the 200 free. SECs should tell us if that’s a good thing or not. -RG

See photos from the 2019 YAIAA Swimming and Diving Championships.

       

\u0022If you mess up your turn, you mess up the whole race,\u0022 says York Suburban junior Maddy Abel. Adds head coach Craig Brennan: \u0022You're no faster than off the starting block or off the wall.\u0022