CSCAA Honors IOC President & Former Auburn Tiger Kirsty Coventry with McCaffree Award
February 2, 2026 — Kirsty Coventry, former NCAA champion for the Auburn Tigers, back-to-back Olympic champion, and current President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has been named the Charles McCaffree Award winner by the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA). Selected by the CSCAA Board of Directors, the Charles McCaffree Award […]
Eddie Reese: A Legacy of Excellence in Collegiate Swimming
The College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) proudly announces that Eddie Reese has been selected as the recipient of the CSCAA Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honors bestowed by the association. Reese, who retired from coaching in 2024, was chosen by the CSCAA Executive Board from an exceptional group of nominees in recognition of a career that reshaped collegiate swimming and diving and left an enduring legacy on the sport.
CSCAA Honors Cyndi Gallagher with Richard E. Steadman Award
The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) proudly announces Cyndi Gallagher as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Richard E. Steadman Award. The honor is conferred annually to a swimming or diving coach in high school, club, or university ranks who, in the opinion of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, the CSCAA Forum, and the CSCAA, has done the most to spread happiness in Coach Steadman’s beloved sport of swimming and diving.
Anne Goodman James Selected for 2025 CSCAA Lifetime Achievement Award
Longtime Colorado College Coach, Anne Goodman James has been selected to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Executive Board of the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA).
CSCAA Honors Army Graduate, Dr. David R. Scott with the Charles McCaffree Award
Dr. David Scott 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 64th Annual CSCAA College Swimming & Diving Awards on May 5th in Raleigh, North Carolina.
CSCAA Honors Rob Butcher with Richard E. Steadman Award
Rob Butcher has been selected as the 2025 Richard E. Steadman Award Winner for doing the most to spread happiness in the sport of swimming and diving. Butcher was selected by the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association’s (CSCAA) Board of Directors and will be recognized at the 64th Annual CSCAA College Swimming & Diving Awards in May in Raleigh.
CSCAA Honors Andrew Young with McCaffree Award
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.
Dennis Dale Selected for 2024 CSCAA Lifetime Achievement Award
Longtime Minnesota head coach Dennis Dale has been selected to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Executive Board of the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA).
CSCAA Honors Doug Grooms with Richard E. Steadman Award
Doug Grooms has been selected as the 2024 Richard E. Steadman Award Winner for doing the most to spread happiness in the sport of swimming and diving. Grooms was selected by the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association’s (CSCAA) Board of Directors and will be recognized at the 63rd Annual CSCAA College Swimming & Diving Awards in May in Indianapolis.
CSCAA Honors Dr. Tara Kirk Sell with McCaffree Award
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.
