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College Swimming Recruiting: Why it’s Best to be a Bigger Fish in a Smaller Pond
For high school swimmers dreaming of competing in college, the natural instinct is often to aim as high as possible—Division I powerhouse...
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Jun 15 min read
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Which Colleges Offer Swimming Scholarships? A Complete Guide for Aspiring Student-Athletes
Swimming is more than just a sport—it’s a discipline that builds endurance, focus, and resilience. For high school swimmers dreaming of...
leslielucas2
May 255 min read
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Understanding the NCAA Swimming Recruiting Calendar: A Complete Guide for Swimmers and Parents
Navigating the recruiting process for NCAA swimming can be both exciting and overwhelming. For high school swimmers dreaming of competing...
leslielucas2
May 185 min read
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How Do Swimmers Get Recruited for College? A Complete Guide to the College Swim Recruitment Process
For many competitive swimmers, the dream of continuing their sport at the collegiate level is both exciting and daunting. College...
leslielucas2
May 84 min read
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Division III Swimming Scholarships: What You Need to Know
When high school swimmers start exploring their collegiate options, the conversation often turns to scholarships—how to get them, how...
leslielucas2
May 25 min read
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What Do Division 1 Swimming Coaches Look for in a Recruit?
Swimming at the Division 1 (D1) level is an exciting and competitive opportunity for talented athletes. With programs that demand...
leslielucas2
Apr 254 min read
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The House v. NCAA Lawsuit: What It Means for College Swimming
The landscape of college athletics is undergoing a seismic shift, and at the center of this transformation is the House v. NCAA lawsuit....
leslielucas2
Apr 165 min read
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What Will Happen to Division I College Swimming Scholarships With New Roster Caps in Place?
For student-athletes in competitive swimming, securing a college scholarship is often a pivotal step in their academic and athletic...
leslielucas2
Apr 25 min read
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Power 4 Swimming Roster Cuts and the Transfer Portal Ripple Effect
n the ever-evolving world of collegiate athletics, the transfer portal has become a defining feature of student-athlete movement. Once a...
leslielucas2
Mar 94 min read
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SEC Roster Limits - How it Will Affect Your Swimmer's Recruiting Prospects
In a significant shift within collegiate athletics, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has established a roster limit of 22 athletes for...
leslielucas2
Mar 33 min read
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Common College Recruiting Myths
Very accurate article! Key take aways: 1. Don't wait for the colleges to contact you 2. Grades matter 3. There isn't a ton of...
leslielucas2
Jul 14, 20211 min read
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College Conference Meet Schedules
Many swimmers will swim only 3 events (1 per day) plus relays at a college conference meet. Here is a typical line up for these...
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Jul 14, 20211 min read
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Jul 14, 20210 min read
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Swim Camps
I see the question about swim camps in Facebook groups often. Swim camps may be a great option for recruiting in other sports, but in my...
leslielucas2
Jul 14, 20211 min read
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Coach's Pet Peeves
As zooms between coaches and swimmers start to happen this summer and in preparation for visits in the fall, keep in mind the pointers in...
leslielucas2
Jul 14, 20211 min read
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Advice from College Swimmers
Some really good advice and information about the college recruiting process for swimmers! https://swimlikeafish.org/want-to-swim-in-coll...
leslielucas2
Jul 14, 20211 min read
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Tips for College Swimming Recruiting
Some good tips in this article! I would add... Point 1: Start early enough - sophomore year is ideal, junior year at the latest. Now is...
leslielucas2
Jul 14, 20211 min read
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Head Count Sports vs. Equivalency Sports
This info is helpful in understanding scholarships in college sports. Swimming is an equivalency sport.... Head count sports are always...
leslielucas2
Jul 14, 20211 min read
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Easy Tip to Get Noticed by College Coaches
Centre College head coach Dean Brownley says the best way an athlete can improve his or her visibility is to fill out the student-athlete...
leslielucas2
Jul 13, 20211 min read
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