ICAC Advocates for the Protection and Support of Olympic Sports

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The College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) stands with the Ivy League, the University of Pennsylvania, and Penn Athletics in support of Lia Thomas’ right to compete. We further condemn the hatred that has been directed at Ms. Thomas and feel it has no place in the sport of swimming and diving.

ICAC Advocates for Olympic Sports on Campus

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The CSCAA, as part of the Intercollegiate Coaching Association Coalition (ICAC), has taken a significant step in advocating for the protection and support of Olympic sports within college athletics. In a formal submission to Congress’s Commission on the State of U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Sports, the ICAC underscores the need to safeguard Olympic sports amid discussions surrounding protections for the NCAA.

CSCAA Honors Andrew Young with McCaffree Award

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Andrew Young has been named the Charles McCaffree Award winner by the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA).  The award, selected by the CSCAA’s Board of Directors, recognizes a swimming or diving graduate who has achieved outstanding success outside of the pool. Andrew Young will be recognized at the 63rd Annual CSCAA College Swimming & Diving Awards on May 5th in Indianapolis.

CSCAA Honors Dr. Tara Kirk Sell with McCaffree Award

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Dr. Tara Kirk Sell has been named the Charles McCaffree Award winner by the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA).  The award, selected by the CSCAA’s Board of Directors, recognizes a swimming or diving graduate who has achieved outstanding success outside of the pool. Dr. Kirk Sell will be recognized at the 62st Annual CSCAA College Swimming & Diving Awards on May 8th, in Orlando, Florida.

Bauerle Selected for 2023 CSCAA Lifetime Achievement Award

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The University of Georgia’s Jack Bauerle has been selected to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Executive Board of the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA). In his 43-year long career at the helm of the Georgia program, Bauerle experienced success every way measurable.

Palchak Named CSCAA Chief Operations Officer

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Northwestern University Associate Athletic Director Maureen Palchak has been named Chief Operations Officer of the College Swimming Coaches Association of America, CSCAA Executive Director Samantha Barany announced.

Barany Tapped to Lead CSCAA

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Samantha Barany has been named Executive Director for the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA). In her new role, Barany will lead the nation’s first collegiate coaches association, with a mission to preserve, protect and promote college swimming and diving.