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Kendricks Receives Steadman Award

For nearly a quarter-century Sam Kendricks’ booming baritone voice has become synonymous with college swimming. It is his friendship, approachability, enthusiasm and unbridled positivity, however, that have made Kendricks one of the most likable individuals in the sport.

Transfer Portal: We thank Matt Zimmer

SwimOutlet.com, the web’s most popular swim shop, has named veteran swimming executive Matt Zimmer as its new President for both SwimOutlet.com and Swim.com.

Zimmer has served as the CSCAA’s Director of Operations for the past three years. He joined the association following more than two decades on the swimwear side in marketing leadership roles at TYR Sport and Dolfin Swimwear.

CSCAA Names 100 Greatest Women’s Swimmers & Divers

A total of 642 titles. That is the number of individual NCAA and NAIA championships won by members of the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association’s (CSCAA) 100 Greatest Swimmers & Divers of the past century. The selections were made as a part of the CSCAA’s 100th year celebration.

Coaches Commit to Sustainably, Volunteer $6.2 Million From Budgets

In response to the financial impact COVID-19 is having on higher education and intercollegiate athletics, Division I swimming and diving coaches have banded together to slash costs and identify ways to make our sport more sustainable. To date, our coaches have voluntarily given back more than $6.2 million dollars from budgets for the coming year. The process is not easy, but we are more than just competitors. We are educators and stewards of a sport that has taught us the value of sacrifice and the importance of being a team player.

#SaveOurSports

On April 13, the commissioners of the American Athletic Conference, Mid-America Conference, Sun Belt Conference, Conference USA, and the Mountain West Conference sent a letter to NCAA President Mark Emmert, asking for consideration of a reduction in NCAA Division I sports sponsorship minimums. This represents the single greatest threat college swimming and diving has ever faced*.

Temporary Recruiting Dead Period Until April 15

Yesterday, the NCAA Board of Governors directed Divisions I, II and III to enact modifications, changes, or waivers to legislation and rules where appropriate to provide necessary relief due to regulations and policies impacted by COVID-19. Based on that action, the NCAA Division I Council Coordination Committee conducted a teleconference and took action on behalf of Division I.