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FEATURES COACHING 013 THE PERFECT PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT 009 BREAKOUT TECHNIQUE by Michael J. Stott Whether it’s at the age group, college or 010 LESSONS WITH THE LEGENDS: post-grad levels, training groups can be an important factor in an individual’s or team’s success. 042 Q&A WITH COACH MIKE KOLEBER by Michael J. Stott 016 SO MUCH MORE! by Annie Grevers 044 HOW THEY TRAIN TAYLOR ABBOTT There’s no denying that Stanford’s Simone AND TATE JACKSON Manuel is an amazing athlete. Her ac- by Michael J. Stott complishments alone—including setting an American record last year in the 100 yard TRAINING free three times—support that fact. But her coaches, teammates, family and friends 015 DRYSIDE TRAINING: ON-LAND SWIM also know that she is...so much more! STROKE MOVEMENTS—FREESTYLE by J.R. Rosania 010 ON THE COVER Stanford’s has continued her reign as sprint queen throughout her first college season. Her teammates, coaches and the swimming world may not articulate what her performances forebode, but everyone anticipates greatness from the freshman at her first NCAAs to be held later this month in Greensboro, N.C. “My parents always say ‘DYB’ before my races,” says Simone. The acronym stands for DO YOUR BEST. She adds, “Whether my best is good or bad, it’s all anyone can ask for.” (See story, page 16, and related story, page 20.) 016 [PHOTO PROVIDED BY STANFORD UNIVERSITY] 020 TWO-TEAM TUSSLE JUNIOR SWIMMER by Jeff Commings Defending champion Georgia and the 030 GOLDMINDS: SWIMMING 101— University of California should contend for BACK TO THE BASICS this year’s women’s NCAA Division I team by Wayne Goldsmith title, with Cal primed to claim the trophy it Here are the seven basic swimming skills was expected to win last year. that are at the core of all great swimming performances. The accompanying Do’s and 023 PREPARED TO REPEAT Dont’s will guide you to faster swimming. by Jeff Commings California and Texas appear ready to renew 046 UP & COMERS their rivalry from last year’s NCAA Division I Championships as the top two teams. COLUMNS & 028 TOP TEAMS REMAIN IN THE HUNT SPECIAL SECTIONS by Jason Marsteller Last year’s champions and contenders at 008 A Voice for the Sport the NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA and NJCAA Swimming and Diving 032 2015 SWIM CAMP DIRECTORY Championships are also among this year’s favorites. 047 Gutter Talk 048 Parting Shot

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PICTURED > Richard Walter Quick (Jan. 31, 1943 - June 10, 2009) coached at five college teams— LESSONS with SMU, Iowa State, Auburn (twice), Texas, Stanford—and served the LEGENDS as an international coach for the Olympics (6 times), World Championships (4), Pan Pacific Championships (3) and the RICHARD Pan-American, World University and Goodwill Games (1 each). He won five consecutive NCAA QUICK championships (1984-88) at the University of Texas, seven titles at Stanford (1989, 1992-96, 1998) and one at Auburn (2007). He was BY MICHAEL J. STOTT a five-time NCAA Coach of the Year.

During his 17 seasons on The ROD SEARCEY] Farm, he coached 41 NCAA champions who captured a

PHOTO BY combined 63 national individual [ titles and 29 relay crowns. He also coached six state championship teams at Spring Branch Memorial High School in Houston and THIS MONTH, SWIMMING WORLD was, himself, an eight-time All- ASKED SOME OF AMERICA’S MOST American as a senior at Highland DISTINGUISHED AQUATIC VOICES Park High School in Dallas. Quick was a three-time All-American TO RECALL THE CONTRIBUTIONS swimmer at SMU. OF RICHARD QUICK. Quick’s life intersected with virtually all of swimming’s top athletes, coaches and issues during The following are excerpts from personal coach and dedicated volunteer in sport gover- his 44-year career. He mentored perspectives, and in some cases, lengthy trib- nance, he sold all of us on a simple concept: , , utes recounting what Richard Quick meant to ‘Let’s ask ourselves at every meeting, what , , them and the sport of swimming in general. have we done today to aid our athletes?’” and , among others, to Olympic gold. JOHN LEONARD DAVID MARSH Executive Director, American Swimming CEO/Director of Coaching, An outspoken advocate for clean Coaches Association SwimMAC Carolina sport, he was elected to both the “Richard Quick was one of the finest gen- (Marsh was a swimmer during Quick’s first ASCA and International Swimming tlemen I have ever known. We spoke weekly tour at Auburn.) halls of fame as well as being for 20 years about the culture, climate and “Richard would gather his experiences, the first recipient of the CSCAA conditions that ruled the sport politics in the galvanize resources, employ specialized Lifetime Achievement Award. USA and the world. He was truly dedicated to trainers (such as Don Swartz and other per- ‘clean sport,’ and we did all we could to fight formance specialists), set the laser on the de- doping in every form. sired outcome...and charge! SPONSORED BY “Richard helped sell the idea that it wasn’t “He anchored his philosophy in timeless enough to hold a position in sport politics; training truths and was a lifetime learner, you had to stand for something, fight for it and make sure it happened. A world-class – continued on 12

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intertwining methodologies from around ROWDY GAINES the globe, such as surgical tubing. Richard 10-time World Record Holder heard put his team regularly 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist against resistance. So if some was good for 5-time NCAA Champion the Gators, more was better for us Tigers. “Richard was much more than a coach. We’d reluctantly strap on our tubing two He was like my second father. Of the three times per week and swim in place for 45 gold medals I won, I gave one to him. I could minutes! not have done it without his love and sup- “In training, he employed all sorts of port. I’ve never met a more positive person things, including slow bike sit-ups, high in my life, and that was what I needed to be plyometrics, running against the track team, successful. I think about him almost every heavy weights, Cambridge Diet, Zone Diet, day.” advanced nutrition, swimming widths, guest speakers and advanced techniques TARA VANDERVEER with Bill Boomer and Milt Nelms. Women’s Head Basketball Coach, Stanford “My most impactful times at were when he spoke with a passionate, 1996 Olympic Coach gyrating tone that would raise expecta- “Richard spoke to our women’s basket- tions and standards. His first meeting was ball team about getting comfortable with with a room of ‘know-it-all,’ very young [PHOTO BY BRIAN SPURLOCK] winning a national championship. He had adults, including recently crowned 1978 won five straight at Texas, and his message long course world champions Billy For- that you have to see yourself doing it before rester, David McCagg and Rowdy Gaines. you can actually win it resonated with our He talked character, respect and becoming team. We won NCAAs that year, and I still an Auburn man. He immediately champi- have the poster, ʻGet Comfortable with It,ʼ oned dignity into an upstart women’s team signed and framed in my office.” PETER H. BICK] that within three years placed fourth at the AIAWs. SUMMER SANDERS “He always wanted to win in the worst 4-time Olympic Medalist (1992) PHOTO BY way, but not if it compromised the best way. [ 8-time NCAA Champion If he didn’t win, he gave honor to his op- 12-time NCAA All-American ponent in the classiest ways. He would ef- “The energy from Richard could fill a fectively hold us accountable because we room—at any hour. It was beyond conta- knew he cared deeply about each and every gious. There were times in the morning he one of us. had so much energy, we wanted to punch Quick with “At the national level, we still don’t PICTURED > him in the face. He showed up every morn- wife, June (1998) have his replacement.” ing dancing around. The more energetic and excited he was, the harder the workout was going to be. Men’s Head Coach, University of Texas “He always wanted to win in the worst way, “He could coach anyone in any sport, (37 years) / Six-time Olympic Coach but not if it compromised the best way. If he and they would perform above what they (Reese and Quick were coaching com- didn’t win, he gave honor to his opponent in thought possible because he made you be- patriots from 1982-88. As swimmers, the the classiest ways. He would effectively hold lieve you could accomplish the impossible. two tied for 10th in the 400 IM at the 1963 us accountable because we knew he cared “He was really good at managing a lot NCAA Championships.) deeply about each and every one of us.” of strong personalities altogether on a team “He was just a real good spirit. You and making you feel that you mattered. He could talk to him about anything you were — David Marsh inspired and motivated. He had a huge im- doing. He was all over international trips pact on my life.”  back in the day when you had to put a lot of people on the team to be the coach. “He was an innovator and did whatever it took to help people get better. He had a Michael J. Stott is an ASCA Level 5 coach way of training people that was very tough, whose Collegiate School (Richmond, Va.) but he did it in a positive manner. He could teams have won eight state high school even yell at you in a positive manner. He championships. had a great pitch to his voice, and if he was

yelling, you could hear him two blocks PETER H. BICK] away. “I will remember him for the voice at to learn what others had to PHOTO BY the end of the race. When someone he was [ say about Richard Quick. coaching did well, you could hear it.”

12 SWIMMING WORLD MAGAZINE / March 2015 THE Perfect PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT Whether it's at the age group, college or post-grad levels, training groups can be an important factor in an individual's or team's success. BY MICHAEL J. STOTT

ob Bowman placed two swimmers on the 2012 Olympic squad. Currently, his North Baltimore Aquatic Club stands sixth in USA Swimming’s Club Excellence rankings and his post-grad and age group programs have a host of swimmers with power points atB 900 and above. Talent helps, but much of the success comes from highly functional and motivated training units. The key to success is “buy-in,” says Bowman. “(Training) group energy is where swimmers enjoy the work and the structure, and they support it with effort. If everybody is pulling in the same direc- tion, there is an incredible flow to the practices. Athletes can also test themselves in a racing environment and gain confidence. “David Marsh once told me that ‘every program has a theme.’ Every program doesn’t do everything. Our theme is middle distance and IM. We do it in a certain way on certain schedules,” he says. In a place such as NBAC, “more high-powered training people provide more measuring sticks and live examples of what it takes to be really good,” Bowman says. “I’d rather people compare themselves to themselves rather than to others,” he says. “If the racing environment is managed properly, that comparison can be beneficial. If not managed properly, there [PHOTO BY JOAO MARC BOSCH] can be negatives. It is not good for people to go head-to-head ev- ery day, and I arrange practices so swimmers don’t have to do that. Some people thrive on it, but the ones who don’t get destroyed if they are forced to do it every day.” “The key to success is buy-in. (Training) group University of Georgia coach asserts, “Sometimes energy is where swimmers enjoy the work and the hardest thing is just managing the competition among the mem- bers of the team.” Bauerle was very selective when managing his the structure, and they support it with effort. If mega-talented turn-of-the-century women’s squads, just as Bowman everybody is pulling in the same direction, there is was when trained at the University of Michigan. “One of the things I’ve noticed from a training group situation,” an incredible flow to the practices.” says Bowman, “is that the people who benefit most are not necessar- ily at the very top, but the ones right below them—that is, the swim- —, head coach, North Baltimore Aquatic Club mers who have a target every day. Those atop the world rankings sometimes benefit when they are not pushed as hard, where they can control how the practices go.” NCAA 400 IM champion Bill Cregar began his Bulldog career in Bowman has studied swimmers who have benefited from com- the distance group before graduating to mid-distance. Maritza Cor- petitive environments. Just as important, he concludes, is the swim- reia, a 27-time All-American, also began her Georgia career work- mer-coach relationship: “Did Michael (Phelps) benefit from swim- ing longer distances. In her first year as a sprinter, she set the Ameri- ming at Michigan? Absolutely. The competition pushed him, but can record in the 50 yard free and then went on to win at SECs in coach awareness of the training dynamic and making the required freestyle distances from the 50 to the mile as well as the 2002 NCAA adjustments was also key.” crowns in the 50 and 100 free. “The secret is to find places where they are comfortable,” says HIGHER EDUCATION Bauerle. “Sprinters and distance people work as hard as anybody,” Then there is the college environment, which has a different he says. As for competition between training groups, “we try to tone dynamic altogether. “In school, there are a lot more things that tie that down,” he says. Thomas Stephens, once a mid-distance swim- people together besides just swimming. You have the college iden- mer and now a sprinter and senior captain at Stanford, agrees: “Both tity, the team identity, your studies, goals and how they fit into the groups need to keep in mind that they are doing what’s best for them bigger life picture,” he says. that day.” Bauerle believes training group placement in college is an art Bauele achieves togetherness—or “teammanship”—by combin- form. “It has been unbelievably important to our success (NCAA ing distance and sprint groups twice weekly with all athletes getting women’s champions, 1999-2001, 2005, 2014). Sometimes swim- some Friday IM work. “I think IM is good for everybody because it mers end up in groups different from those with which they started.” gets them out of their comfort zone,” he says.

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March 2015 / SWIMMINGWORLDMAGAZINE.COM 13 TRAINING GROUPS – continued from 13 What really advances teammanship and expands comfort zones OLD GUYS is August outdoor training. “A lot of the camaraderie is set up in the Post-grad training groups are another matter. “For them, training fall. It is a time when we do a lot of dryland and stuff they are not is a lot more individualized,” says Bowman. “They are high achiev- used to doing—such as running stadium steps or pushing 45-pound ers, and when you get a lot of high achievers together, you’ve got plates across the artificial turf. They love it because it is not in the to balance egos, needs and the amount of personal and professional pool,” explains Bauerle. attention they need.” Olympian and 19-time All-American continues [PHOTO BY CHRISTINNE MUSCHI, REUTERS] her post-grad training (an experience she rates as “awesome”) at her alma mater, Florida. Relieved of the college team responsibility, she likens it to the club team training, “which is ultimately about one’s own performance. I haven’t focused on just myself in four years. Coach (Gregg) Troy really makes that transition from college to post-grad easy,” she says.

“The post-grad training group at Florida has so many personalities, so many different cultures coming together all going toward one goal— which is Rio and doing well internationally.”

—Elizabeth Beisel, Olympian and 19-time All-American

Beisel is part of an eclectic, largely international group: “We have so many personalities, so many different cultures coming together all going toward one goal—which is Rio and doing well internationally. Coach Troy coaches all our practices, promotes ca- maraderie, and schedules social events outside the pool as he would for the college team. We are really fortunate to have him so com- mitted to us.” Beisel has a female breaststroker, a backstroker and several dis- tance freestylers as training partners plus a host of male IMers. “The guys are super-competitive,” she says. “There’s Sebastian Rousseau as well as a couple of Russians who are continually going head-to- head in practice. That’s something you don’t find everywhere—a group of world-class Olympians. To have a group like that brings us to the next level,” she says. THE YOUNGER SET Bowman believes the establishment of training groups for age groupers is easier because of the basics involved. Enthusiasm and proper practice environment are obviously critical, “but for us at NBAC, the big thing is ‘discipline in the pursuit of excellence.’ That means having a structure, a clearly defined way of going about our business, and clear communication to parents and swimmers regard- ing goals and expectations. When everyone is on the same page, it is fun, and you get great energy and buy-in.” It was the lack of a clear definition that created the early prob- lems for Kate Lundsten and her Eden Prairie, Minn.-based Aquajets. Lundsten was the primary trainer of Olympian Rachel Bootsma and collegians Abby Duncan, Katie Bootsma and Van Donkersgoed. Today Lundsten has physical, emotional and developmental guide- lines for each training group. There is some flexibility, but she ob- serves that most successful swimmers are the “the more committed, dedicated and motivated ones” often found in her upper groups. Bowman observes that the variety in American training pro- grams and coaching styles is a huge advantage: “Our talent level and the freedom and flexibility to customize is unparalleled. How the training groups are managed and the way they work is a big part of that,” he says. 

Michael J. Stott is an ASCA Level 5 coach whose Collegiate School (Richmond, Va.) teams have won eight state high school championships.

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What are the best strength exercises for swimmers? There are many—from general strength exercises to certain core move- ments to Olympic and power lifting exer- cises. Although most of these exercises will increase your strength, I’m not certain they will transfer into faster swimming muscles and faster swims. For the last 15 years, I have been having swimmers do stroke-specific strength move- ments. From the likes of Misty Hyman and 2 Gary Hall Jr. as well as some of the nation’s ALTERNATING top age group swimmers, these athletes have BATTLE ROPE had great results with this type of dryland Holding the ends of a training. 20-to-30-pound rope, Swimming offers little resistance. There- alternate arms up and fore, swimmers’ muscles do not see much down. increase in strength. By re-creating stroke movements and adding resistance, swim- mers’ muscle strength increases, and they can deliver more power per stroke. This will increase the swimmers’ distance per stroke, which should result in a faster pace. This month’s article demonstrates four STRAIGHT-BAR swim-stroke strength movements. Perform 3 PULL-DOWN each exercise three times a week doing 2-3 sets of 12 to 15 reps with a resistance that Stand next to a cable tower allows you to complete all the reps. or attach stretch cords to Enjoy the movements—it’s like swim- something head-high. Place ming on land!  both hands on the bar and slowly press the bar downward MEET THE TRAINER toward your legs. Keep your J.R. Rosania, B.S., exercise arms straight as if you’re doing science, is one of the nation’s an underwater pull. top performance enhancement coaches. He is the owner and CEO of Healthplex, LLC, in Phoe- nix. Check out Rosania’s website at www.jrhealthplex.net.

MEET THE ATHLETES 4 Tammy Goff (TRX straps) is a Masters MEDICINE BALL KICKING swimmer and a firefighter from Glendale, Ariz. From a seated position with your legs off the Maureen Rankin is a nine- floor, separate your legs time All-American swimmer and keep them straight. from the University of Arizona Slip the med ball through and former coach who now swims your legs, and alternate Masters. She also is an Athletic & Lifestyle the movement. model for Sports & Lifestyle Unlimited as well as the circulation manager for Swim- ming World Magazine.

March 2015 / SWIMMINGWORLDMAGAZINE.COM 15 There’s no denying that Stanford’s Simone Manuel is an amazing athlete. Her accomplishments alone—including setting an American record last year in the 100 yard free three times—support that fact. But her coaches, teammates, family and friends also know that she is...... So Much More! “I’m Simone Manuel at the end of the day. I’m a daughter, a student, a Christian...not just an American record holder.”

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imone Manuel speaks slowly, thoughtfully and eloquently. She S places words as carefully as she places her hand to catch the op- timal amount of water with each stroke. We know Manuel as one of America’s most dominant sprinters, ranked top 10 in the world last year in the 50 and 100 free. She is also one of the most versatile—last year she had NCSA Junior National cuts in all but one event (1000 free), including the mile. Her former club coach, Allison Beebe, admits Manuel is an in- credible athlete, but says, “She is an even more incredible person.” Beebe characterizes Manuel as an independent thinker, a girl with a world-class work ethic, a giver. Her positive energy “can make de- manding workouts entertaining for everyone around her, coaches included,” Beebe said. She is in fervent pursuit of excellence in all arenas of life—as a teammate, a student, a daughter, a sister and a friend. Accord- ing to Stanford head coach Greg Meehan, Manuel knows what she wants and what she has to do to get there.

A MODEL COACH Beebe, Simone’s coach at the First Colony Swim Team (Texas), is always thinking ahead. “She wanted me to stay in volleyball in middle school,” Manuel said. “It was only a three-month season, and she knew I only had a small window of time before special- izing (in swimming).” Seldom do you hear of a swim coach encouraging an obviously gifted athlete to lend more attention to another sport, but Beebe had Manuel’s future in mind. “It is really important to keep things in perspective and remember that these swimmers have a lot of years left in the sport,” Beebe said. “Simone accomplished a lot as a 17-year-old, but I still want to see her enjoying the sport and getting better five years from now.”

[PHOTO BY GRIFFIN SCOTT] 16 SWIMMING WORLD MAGAZINE / March 2015 Before broke Manuel’s U.S. mark in the 100 yard free with a 46.29 in December, Simone had lowered the American record three times in 2014: twice in March with First Colony Swim Team (46.83p, 46.75) and again in November with Stanford (46.62).

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Her coaching methods heavily empha- el recalls. “The breakups were stressful.” den is reputed to be the sprint coach behind sized the how and why of every stroke, There were a lot of reasons for colleges , and Natalie Manuel said. But what makes her one of the to court Manuel. Coughlin’s continued triumphs in the sport. best is the genuine interest she takes in each She swept the 50, 100 and 200 yard free Young Manuel could very well be in the pool swimmer as an individual. Beebe is a “good at NCSA Junior Nationals in 2013, and set for another decade like these seasoned vet- person who truly cares about your well-be- 15-16 NAG records in the 50 (22.04) and erans. ing,” Manuel said. 100 (47.73) in the process. She again shat- Manuel describes Meehan as “passion- “She is so driven. She always finds ways tered records in the long course season, first ate,” “charismatic” and “always clapping.” to make swimming understandable.” lowering ’s 50 free NAG You can bet Meehan made some noise Allison Beebe now coaches at the Santa mark by 2-tenths to 25.01 at World Trials. when he heard his future swimmer had Clara Swim Club, but coached Manuel for She went on to crack the 25-second barrier crushed the American record in the 100 yard seven years at FCST. As fate would have it, with a 24.8 in the final at the 2013 World free with a blazing 46.75 at ISCA’s 2014 Simone’s steadfast coach ended up migrating Championships in . NASA Junior National Championship Cup. to California just as Manuel moved into the Simone’s mom, Sharron, accompanied Manuel gave Stanford more to applaud at Stanford dorms last fall. her daughter on all of her recruiting trips, last August’s Pan Pacific Championships, which Simone said “eased the process.” where she led off the 4x100 meter free relay COLLEGE SWIMMING Recruits often get caught up in the romance in a blazing 53.25, bettering Missy Frank- After a long stretch with the same coach, of being wanted by schools, but “my mom lin’s former 17-18 NAG record of 53.36 the transition into college could seem daunt- caught things I did not catch on trips,” Man- and making her the second fastest American ing. But Manuel put her full confidence in uel said. female in the event behind ’s Stanford’s head coach Greg Meehan and as- When the 5-star recruit committed to American record of 53.02 in 2009. sociate head coach Tracy Duchac as soon as Stanford, she took a sigh of relief and was hit Meehan, like Beebe, is technique-oriented, she signed her National Letter of Intent. by a wave of adrenaline. but Manuel says their styles are quite different. For Manuel, the biggest struggle came before saying yes to Stanford. COACHING FOR LONGEVITY “The recruiting process was like being in Meehan coached alongside several serious relationships at once,” Manu- during his five-season tenure with Cal. Dur- – continued on 18

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“(Meehan) immediately picked up on last November, was evidence of her con- Manuel showed by putting Team USA on elements I had never noticed in my stroke,” tinual growth in the sport. She lowered her her back as she anchored the winning mixed Manuel said. His technical eye has carried American record in the 100 free to a blis- relay that served as the meet’s tiebreaker. through into her feel for the water. “Now tering 46.62. Fellow Stanford stars (Total Access members: click on the Inter- I can catch things on my own. I’m more and Maddy Schaefer raced on either side of active icon on page 19 to learn more about cognizant of my technique and (more) self- her—an exhibition of Cardinal speed. the 2013 Duel in the Pool.) aware.” Meehan gives priority praise to Beebe’s Manuel had declared the Americans But Manuel did not just find her feel for progressive coaching philosophy. Duel in the Pool victors with the touch of the water, says Meehan. She was born with “She trained Simone like a middle-dis- her hand followed by a triumphant punch to it. tance swimmer, which will pay dividends the water. Manuel credits any acute awareness for her long-term success in the sport,” Manuel had previously taken flack she has to her developmental years playing Meehan said. for not showing enough emotion after her many sports. She attributes her flexibility, Manuel is only 18 years old, and Mee- victories. Her stoicism is comparable to balance and patience to her years in ballet han also takes that into account. He did Ledecky’s, so when they throw a fist into the shoes (see sidebar,“Growing Up,” page 19). not take the predictable approach by train- water and roar to celebrate, fans and team- “Choreography in ballet—it’s a flow ing one of the fastest girls in the U.S. like a mates are left blanketed in goose bumps. process...just like swimming,” Manuel said. pure sprinter. Manuel “gets a good balance Ledecky recalls congratulating the ec- Manuel said she’d never get a turn (in of middle distance and sprint work at this static Manuel after the rookie had qualified ballet) right in the first attempt, and she grew point,” Meehan said. for World Championships in 2013. Her ex- citement beamed brightly through her trade- [PHOTO PROVIDED BY STANFORD UNIVERSITY] mark full-faced smile. Manuel was touched that the Olympic champ had gone out of her way to congratulate her. The two went on to room at Worlds in Barcelona, and a young bond was forged. The focused calm that Ledecky and Manuel both radiate before their races is an important part of their competitive pro- cesses. But they each know how to lift the weight of expectations off one another’s broad shoulders. “I know Simone has said that she has her best swims when she’s relaxed and laughing beforehand, and I think I am the same way,” Ledecky said. “Before finals at Worlds, we would play music in our room or in the team With Manuel’s first NCAAs looming later this month, room, and sometimes Simone would break everyone anticipates greatness from the Stanford out some dance moves.” freshman. “My parents always say ‘DYB’ before my Ledecky admires Manuel’s confidence, races.” The acronym stands for “do your best.” “Whether consistency, work ethic and devotion to her my best is good or bad, it’s all anyone can ask for.” team. “I think many on the national team—and I’m sure the Stanford team as well—con- sider Simone to be a leader. She is poised, accustomed to improving every repetition. Much to her dismay, Manuel has even hard working and very supportive of her “When we ask her to make changes, endured some distance workouts this year. teammates.” she is able to feel the difference and make She swam the 500 free at an October dual This statement holds a lot of water, com- changes very quickly,” Meehan said. meet and felt her way to a 4:48—an impres- ing from Ledecky—one of the most astute, Most technical adjustments Meehan sive display of endurance for a gal known fiercely competitive, young leaders ever to wants Manuel to make “are still a work in for her fast twitch. don an American-flag cap. progress.” The world cannot wait to see the unveiling of a season’s worth of Manuel’s LEDECKY’S TAKE NCAA MENTALITY consistent, conscientious work with her new In 2013, Manuel was a key member of Ask Manuel about her fast-approaching, coaches. Neither can Meehan. the USA national team that competed at inaugural NCAAs, and you will hear a giddy “We are still working through race strat- the Duel in the Pool, a dual meet against nervousness in her voice. In club swimming, egies and details,” Meehan said. “I’m really Europe, held in Glasgow, Scotland. It was Manuel would get amped for Olympic Tri- looking forward to seeing those things come helpful to have a fellow young phenom by als, nationals and junior nationals. But a new together in March (at NCAAs) and in Au- her side on that team. Manuel found that in aura of anticipation surrounds the still water gust at World Championships.” the amiable, seemingly superhuman Katie awaiting her at NCAAs in Greensboro, N.C. Manuel’s first partial taper meet with Ledecky. later this month. Vocalizing “NCAAs” gets Stanford, the Art Adamson Invitational Ledecky will never forget the strength Manuel’s blood pumping.

18 SWIMMING WORLD MAGAZINE / March 2015 Growing Up “I think about it a lot lately,” Manuel, who recently wrapped up winter training in January, said. “I get really excited just talk- ing about it.” Manuel has continued her reign as sprint queen throughout her first college season. Her teammates, coaches and the swimming world may not articulate what her perfor- mances forebode, but everyone anticipates greatness from the freshman at her first NCAAs. But the lofty expectations of others do not seem to weigh on Manuel. Only her goals resound. “I want to shake my nerves, do what I’ve been training to do, and have fun with my team,” Manuel said. When Simone was young, her parents wanted their daughter to try out as many Swimming’s elite arrive at the blocks sports and activites as possible, including basketball, volleyball and ballet. armed with a stalwart mental game, which seems to be what separates the hopefuls [PHOTOS PROVIDED BY SHARRON MANUEL] from the legends. What runs through Sim- one Manuel’s mind as she stands behind the imone Manuel was born Aug. 2, 1996 in Sugar Land, Texas. It’s only ap- starting block? Any wobbly thoughts? Spropriate that this big-hearted girl was brought into the world in a place “I’m pretty confident I’m going to go named for its sweetness. fast,” Manuel said matter-of-factly. She pos- Her parents, Sharron and Marc Manuel, introduced Simone to swimming sesses innate confidence, for which she takes simply so she would be water-safe. That mission was accomplished, and the zero credit. “My parents always say ‘DYB’ before water has since become a safe haven in life. my races.” The acronym stands for “do your Sharron and Marc wanted their youngest child and only girl to try out as best.” “Whether my best is good or bad, it’s many sports as possible in her youth. Manuel played soccer, basketball and all anyone can ask for.” volleyball, but she preferred the two sports requiring “onesies”—swimming Simone attributes her success and healthy and ballet. perspective of the sport to the strength she The Manuel men prefer jerseys and basketball shorts. Her dad played col- garners from her family and her deep-seated lege ball at Xavier, and her brother, Ryan, is a starting guard at SMU. Simone’s foundation of faith. cousin is Gerard King, who played in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs and “Her parents value the life lessons from Washington Wizards. swimming far more than the results,” Beebe It’s safe to say the Manuels are athletic. said. “Her brothers played a huge role in de- “When I was 11, my mom asked me which I liked more: ballet or swim- veloping her competitiveness and teaching her to get back on her feet when she didn’t ming...and I said ballet,” Simone said through a laugh. “Mom said she’d give get the results she wanted.” me another year to think about it.” “Before my race, I always say a prayer,” Sharron knew her daughter. The following year, Simone chose swimming.  Manuel said. Simone’s life is anchored in her Christian beliefs, and she strives to race with endurance through every challenge—in the pool and in life. “I wouldn’t be able to do this sport without my faith.” There is more to Simone Manuel than fast swimming. Many people would give up everything to be labeled, “American record holder” (as she was for much of 2014 before Abbey Weitzel lowered Manuel’s mark to 46.29 in December). But Manuel sees this as a scant definition for a human life. “I’m Simone Manuel at the end of the day. I’m a daughter, a student, a Christian... not just an American record holder.” 

Simone Manuel (center) is surrounded by her family: (from to read “American Linchpin”—a short story about Simone Manuel’s key role at the left) mom, Sharron; brothers, Chris and Ryan; and dad, Marc. 2013 USA-Europe Duel in the Pool.

March 2015 / SWIMMINGWORLDMAGAZINE.COM 19 WOMEN’S NCAA PREVIEW

SPONSORED BY TWO-TEAM TUSSLE Defending champion Georgia and the University of California should contend for this year’s women’s NCAA team title, with Cal primed to claim the trophy it was expected to win last year.

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SWIMMING WORLD MAGAZINE’S TOP 10

LAST YEAR’S LAST YEAR’S POINTS POINTS SCORERS SCHOOL FINISH POINTS RETURNING LOST RETURNING

1. CALIFORNIA 3 386.0 320.5 65.5 11

2. GEORGIA 1 528.0 333.0 195.0 11

3. STANFORD 2 402.5 170.0 232.5 7

4. USC 5 252.0 148.0 104.0 8

5. TEXAS A&M 4 336.0 151.0 185.0 7

6. MINNESOTA 10 136.5 98.0 38.5 8

7. VIRGINIA 11 123.0 106.0 17.0 7

8. FLORIDA 6 239.0 122.5 116.5 3

9. TENNESSEE 7 223.0 105.5 117.5 5

10. TEXAS 9 144.0 66.0 78.0 6

he disqualification in the 200 medley relay at last year’s T NCAA Division I Championships likely still stings for the California women’s swimming and diving team. The Golden Bears were on pace to win the team trophy, but the DQ turned the tide quickly toward Georgia, and the Bull- dogs were the ones celebrating victory. Teri McKeever’s squad at Cal is not likely to repeat last year’s missteps, but as we have seen at numerous championships, anything can happen. Still, it’s likely to end up as a two-team race for the team title. Following is a rundown of Swimming World’s picks for the top 10 teams at this month’s meet, March 19-21, in Greensboro, N.C.:

20 SWIMMING WORLD MAGAZINE / March 2015 1. Last year: 3rd (386 points) Returning points: 320.5 A few of California’s top swimmers did not hit their ta- pers last March, but if all goes according to plan this month, the Golden Bears should win the meet. Led by Missy Franklin, the Bears are set to win multiple events, including the 800 free relay. All four women from that relay will be back, but one of them is likely to be replaced by fresh- man , who is looking to score lots of points in her NCAA cham- pionship debut. If Franklin swims the 500 free as expected, she and Runge will PICTURED > Oliviagive Smoliga, reigning Georgia champion Brittany MacLean of Georgia a major challenge. Rachel Bootsma and could be the 100 and 200 backstroke champions, respectively, while freshman Jasmine Mau will fill a major gap in sprint butterfly. Cal’s best event last year was the 200 free, where the Bears scored 47 points. Strengths: backstroke, freestyle / Weaknesses:

2. GEORGIA BULLDOGS Last year: 1st (528 points) Returning points: 333 The loss of Shannon Vreeland and to graduation will hurt Georgia in the relays and stroke events. Freshman Kylie Stewart could bring in some big points and might be the spoiler for Cal in the backstroke events. Her lifetime best of 1:49.85 would have won the 200 back last year. Chantal Van Landeghem had a great summer in in- ternational competition, winning the bronze in the 50 free at the Pan Pacific Championships. Expect her and reigning champion to excel in sprint freestyle. Brittany MacLean, defending champ in the 500 and 1650, and Amber McDermott will likely continue Georgia’s strong distance freestyle tradition, but relays are the big stumbling block. Georgia will have to outscore Cal in two or three relays in order to stay within reach of a repeat title. Strengths: freestyle, backstroke / Weaknesses: breaststroke, IM

3. Last year: 2nd (402.5 points) Returning points: 170 Losing a combined 106 points in individual events from graduated seniors Maya Dirado and hurts Stanford’s chances at keeping pace with Cal and Georgia. So does the departure of Maddy Schaefer, who scored in the sprint freestyle and was crucial on relay duty. Freshman Simone Manuel will be a major help, likely winning the 50 and 100 freestyles and scoring in the top four in the 200 free. Manuel will help greatly in the maximum four relays she’s allowed to swim, but that might not be enough for her team to break into the top two again. The Cardinal should find themselves comfortably in third, but only if the rest of the team puts together the same type of performances as last year’s. Olympian Lia Neal should do well in her sophomore year, while the breaststroke duo of Sarah Haase and Katie Olsen should swim in the championship heats to make up the deficits. Strengths: sprint freestyle / Weaknesses: IM

4. USC TROJANS Last year: 5th (252 points) Returning points: 148

PICTURED > Missy Franklin, Cal ’s squad hit a lot of snags last year at NCAAs. Many of the athletes expected to compete in the top eight found themselves in the consolation finals, or failed to score points altogether. Chelsea Chenault, if she’s on her game, could be a top-eight finisher in the 200 and 500 freestyles, and give the Trojans a bigger boost in the relays. Jasmine Tosky could challenge for the 200 butterfly title, while USA Swimming national champion should move up from scoring zero points in the 100 fly last year to challenging for the win. Haley Ishimatsu is primed to win her third platform diving title, but must improve on the springboards if USC is to finish fourth. Strengths: butterfly, freestyle, diving / Weaknesses: IM, backstroke

5. TEXAS A&M AGGIES Last year: 4th (336 points) Returning points: 151 When you lose major scorers such as multiple champions and , you tend to view the fol- lowing season as a rebuilding year. But Texas A&M could still fight for a top-five placing if its relays improve. The entire 800 free relay team that placed seventh last year is back. Senior Sarah Henry will be counted on to repeat her standout performances in the 500, 1650 and 400 IM, in which she scored 41 individual points. Lili Ibanez will be the leader for A&M’s relays and will need to get second swims in her individual events. The Aggies’ highest-scoring event last year was the 200 breast. This year, Ashley McGregor will take Larson’s place as the team’s top breaststroker. Strengths: freestyle / Weaknesses: backstroke, butterfly — continued on 22

March 2015 / SWIMMINGWORLDMAGAZINE.COM 21 WOMEN’S NCAA PREVIEW — continued from 21 6. MINNESOTA GOPHERS Last year: 10th (136.5 points) Returning points: 98 On the surface, it would look like Minnesota doesn’t have the necessary firepower to move up four spots from last year’s finish, but the Gophers will rely on the strengths of freshman Brooke Zeiger, who can score big in the 400 IM and 200 back. She could also contribute points in the 500 free or 200 IM, depending on which event head coach Kelly Kremer decides Zeiger’s talents will be best used. Junior Kierra Smith (sixth last year in the 200 breast) appears to be the Gophers’ best chance for an individual title, but she’ll need the swim of her life to beat reigning 200 breast champion and American record holder (2:04.06) Emma Reaney of Notre Dame. Strengths: breaststroke, backstroke, freestyle, IM / Weaknesses: butterfly

7. VIRGINIA CAVALIERS Last year: 11th (123 points) Returning points: 106 Virginia lost only 17 points from last year’s squad, and the possibility of breaking into the top 10 rests squarely on . The sophomore swam well at last year’s NCAAs, but had an even better long course season, qualifying for the World Championships in the 800 free relay and the World University Games. Smith missed the big final of the 500 last March, placing ninth with a time that would have scored in the top three. She also finished 17th in the 200 free. Though Georgia’s MacLean appears unstoppable in the 1650, Smith could sneak into second and improve on last year’s third-place performance. Courtney Bartholomew just missed a win in the 200 back, and though the competition will be tough, she will need to place in the top three in both backstrokes and give Virginia big leads in the medley relays if Virginia is to celebrate its best finish in team history. Strengths: backstroke, distance freestyle / Weaknesses: butterfly, relays

8. Last year: 6th (239 points) Returning points: 122.5 With only three members of last year’s squad back to represent the Gators at the NCAAs, Florida will have the toughest time of any team in the top 10. has been having a tremendous season so far, and she’ll be leaned on heavily to score not only in all three of her individual events, but also possibly get a top-three finish in the 50 free. Hinds has also been one of the top relay performers this season. Sinead Russell and Ashlee Linn will do well, but Florida lacks a breaststroker as strong as Hilda Luthersdottir was. Theresa Michalak will be needed to score in the IM events, and will likely help as well with breaststroke on the medley relays. Strengths: sprint freestyle, backstroke / Weaknesses: breaststroke, IM, butterfly

PICTURED > Sarah Henry, Texas A & M

9. TENNESSEE LADY VOLUNTEERS Last year: 7th (223 points) Returning points: 105.5 Tennessee returns fewer than half of its points from the 2014 cham- pionships, but the Lady Volunteers could still place in the top 10. As always, relays are the big determining factor for a team’s placement, and Tennessee has the talent needed to place in the top eight once again in the 200 free and 200 medley relays. Junior Faith Johnson (freestyle) and senior (breaststroke/IM) are back and should be the team’s top scorers in individual events. Strengths: breaststroke, sprint freestyle, relays / Weaknesses: butterfly, IM

10. Last year: 9th (144 points) Returning points: 66 Texas will be helped greatly by the return of Sarah Denninghoff after the backstroke specialist sat out last year to treat an injury. Denninghoff will be sorely needed on a squad that lost a lot of its relay star power with the graduation of Samantha Tucker. At the 2013 NCAAs, Den- ninghoff was in the top eight in both backstroke events and should find herself there again. Emma Ivory-Ganja is the top-scoring re- turner, tallying 33 points in diving. A win on the platform (she was second last year) and top-eight finishes on the springboards PICTURED > Lia Neal, Stanford (13th and seventh in 2014) will go a long way in helping the Longhorns remain in the top 10 this year. Strengths: backstroke, diving Weaknesses: butterfly, freestyle 

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few misfires here and there can spell disaster for a team at the NCAA Division I A Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships. The University of Michigan found that out the hard way a year ago. As the defending team champions, the Wolverines were expected to win another team title. But California and Texas had other plans. As Michigan slipped up in a couple of races on the meet’s first day, the Golden Bears and Longhorns moved in for the kill, and changed the team race dynamic significantly. Texas improved on nearly every seed by a significant margin, putting many swimmers in the top eight and scoring very high in all the relays. Cal, which was primed to place a close second to Michigan in pre-meet prognostications, won three relays and boasted individual victories by freshman phenom . This month on the campus of the University of Iowa in Iowa City, the Golden Bears and Longhorns will renew their rivalry, with the team battle likely to be decided by fewer than 40 points. Cal won last year by 51 over Texas, thanks in part to a monster third day. Diving could play a huge role in determining the team champion. Texas is likely to score big points in at least one diving event, which could negate Cal’s strong presence in backstroke. Among the rest of the teams fighting for a spot in the top 10, relays will be the key. Following are Swimming World’s predictions for the top 10 finishes at this month’s NCAAs, March 26-28:

1. CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS Last year: 1st (468.5 points) Returning points: 358 California gets the nod over Texas this year due to the return of all four athletes on Cal’s 400 and 800 freestyle relays. In ad- dition, three of the four members of last year’s winning 200 and 400 medley relays also return. That should give Cal a lot of confidence, especially with the knowledge that freshman is primed to slip into the vacant butterfly roles in the medley relays. Behind Ryan Murphy, the rest of the squad should perform well in individual events, and the addition of freshman Connor Green will make Cal’s backstroke presence even stronger than it was already. If the Golden Bears can place three swimmers in the top eight of the 200 back (Murphy, Ryan Murphy, Cal Murphy, > Ryan PICTURED Green and ), it could be the death knell for the opposition. Strengths: relays, backstroke, breaststroke Weaknesses: diving, distance freestyle

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March 2015 / SWIMMINGWORLDMAGAZINE.COM 23 MEN’S NCAA PREVIEW — continued from 23 SWIMMING WORLD MAGAZINE’S TOP 10 2. TEXAS LONGHORNS LAST YEAR’S LAST YEAR’S POINTS POINTS SCORERS Last year: 2nd (417.5 points) SCHOOL Returning points: 336.5 FINISH POINTS RETURNING LOST RETURNING If Michael Hixon hadn’t transferred to Indiana this sea- son, Texas would have the ammunition needed to unseat 1. CALIFORNIA 1 468.5 358.0 110.5 10 Cal as team champions. If Texas is to win, the team will look to freshman Joe Schooling to replace Hixon’s 52 2. TEXAS 2 417.5 336.5 81.0 13 points from last March. Schooling should be in the running in both butterfly events, as well as whatever event he swims on Day 1. Stalwarts 3. GEORGIA 5 259.0 213.5 45.5 8 and Clay Youngquist will need to perform bet- ter than they did last March, while Coach Eddie Reese will need a miracle from his breast- 4. FLORIDA 3 387.0 203.0 184.0 9 strokers to counter Cal’s strength there. On the upside, Texas has the chance to score big in 5. MICHIGAN 4 310.0 173.5 136.5 7 the 100 fly and 100 free, but that’s offset with a perceived hole in the medley relays. Schooling was called on to swim breast- 6. STANFORD 9 155.0 155.0 0 6 stroke in the 200 medley relay for Bolles School in their record-breaking perfor- 7. ARIZONA 7 198.5 142.0 56.5 5 mances in 2012. He might need to do that again. In diving, Cory Bowersox and Will Chandler will need to step 8. AUBURN 6 230.0 100.0 130.0 6 up to continue the Longhorns’ div- ing tradition at NCAAs. 9. INDIANA 10 141.0 100.5 40.5 3 Strengths: diving, butterfly Weaknesses: breaststroke, distance freestyle 10. ALABAMA 12 121.5 95.0 26.5 4

3. GEORGIA BULLDOGS Last year: 5th (259 points) Returning points: 213.5 Georgia has the opportunity to hold a team trophy this month despite a major lack of power in relays. The Bulldogs will score a few points in relay action, but the bulk of the total will come in individual races of 200 and 400 yards. Do not be surprised if Georgia places at least five athletes in the top 16 in the 400 IM. Led by reigning champion , the Bulldogs could score close to 60 points in the 400 IM if freshmen and the Litherland triplets—Kevin, Mick and Jay—perform well in their championship debuts. The 200 IM is another big scoring opportunity, as are the 200s of the strokes. The Litherlands made big strides last summer at nationals, placing in the top 16 in their events, and they could also score high in distance freestyle. Matis Koski could score in the 200, 500 and 1650 freestyles, and will also be a key leg in relays. Strengths: IM, distance freestyle / Weaknesses: sprint free, relays

4. FLORIDA GATORS Last year: 3rd (387 points) Returning points: 203 Florida will have a very tough time dealing with the graduations of NCAA champion Marcin Cieslak as well as perennial scorers Sebastien Rousseau and Brad DeBorde. Freshman star could get Florida to the top of the podium in the 50 and 100 freestyles. It might be best to put him in the 200 free on the second day, but Dressel is also a threat in the 100 fly. Dan Wallace will be a major challenge for Kalisz in the 400 IM...but could the Scotsman win the 500 free this year? Re- lays are still strong, though the 800 free is the only relay that Florida has a chance of winning. Dressel and Wallace will be joined by sophomore Mitch D’Arrigo, and Coach could choose from Corey Main, Pawel Werner, Arthur Frayler and Carlos Omana for that fourth spot. Strengths: freestyle, relays Weaknesses: breaststroke, butterfly, backstroke

5. MICHIGAN WOLVERINES Last year: 4th (310 points) Returning points: 173.5 Despite viewing this as a “rebuilding year,” one could make a case that Michigan could be holding one of the four team trophies this month. But losing the last of the team’s incredible stable

24 SWIMMING WORLD MAGAZINE / March 2015 SWIMMING WORLD MAGAZINE’S TOP 10 of distance freestylers last season hurts in the team points race. Michi- gan will have to rely on 200 fly champion Dylan Bosch, breaststroker LAST YEAR’S LAST YEAR’S POINTS POINTS SCORERS SCHOOL Richard Funk and sprinter Miguel Ortiz for the bulk of the heavy lifting, FINISH POINTS RETURNING LOST RETURNING but this season’s freshman class could do some damage as well. Paul Powers could find himself in the top 16 in the sprint freestyles, while PJ 1. CALIFORNIA 1 468.5 358.0 110.5 10 Ransford might put together a solid 1650. Pete Brumm, Anders Nielsen and Justin Glanda will need to score higher in the freestyle events for Michigan to get a top-four finish. The major obstacle to that goal is the lack of relay 2. TEXAS 2 417.5 336.5 81.0 13 depth. Strengths: freestyle / Weaknesses: backstroke, butterfly

3. GEORGIA 5 259.0 213.5 45.5 8 PICTURED > , Arizona 6. STANFORD CARDINAL Last year: 9th (155 points) Returning points: 155 Stanford has the best opportunity to move up the rankings, as the Car- 4. FLORIDA 3 387.0 203.0 184.0 9 dinal loses none of its scorers from the 2014 meet. Senior has the op- portunity to win the 200 IM, but the reality of the backstrokes means that Nolan might 5. MICHIGAN 4 310.0 173.5 136.5 7 have to settle for second in both distances. Stanford failed to score in two of the five relays a year ago, which was a big blow, but this year, the Cardinal has freshman Curtis Ogren to add some points in the 200 IM and possibly some top-eight points in the 400 IM 6. STANFORD 9 155.0 155.0 0 6 and 200 breast. The big key for Stanford each year lies in diver Kristian Ipsen. He failed to win a diving event last year, and the 3-meter specialist could be more determined than ever 7. ARIZONA 7 198.5 142.0 56.5 5 to end his collegiate career with at least one more diving title. Bradley Christensen scored on the 1-meter last year, and will need to do the same or better to help Stanford improve on last year’s performance. Strengths: diving, IM, backstroke / Weaknesses: sprint freestyle, 8. AUBURN 6 230.0 100.0 130.0 6 breaststroke

7. 9. INDIANA 10 141.0 100.5 40.5 3 Last year: 7th (198.5 points) Returning points: 142 If Arizona can avoid the disqualification bug that bit them twice at last year’s NCAAs, 10. ALABAMA 12 121.5 95.0 26.5 4 the Wildcats can hold on to their placing from 2014. Kevin Cordes brings almost a guaranteed 40 points with his probable wins in the 100 and 200 breaststrokes, and Brad Tandy will be looking to claim sole ownership of the 50 free title this month after sharing it in 2014 with Alabama’s Kristian Gkolomeev. Arizona will suffer a bit with the graduation of butterflyer and backstroker Mitchell Friede- mann, but senior Brian Stevens (freestyle) has been swimming well as a butterflyer this season and is likely to step in and help Arizona place well in the medley relays. Strengths: breaststroke, sprint freestyle, diving / Weaknesses: backstroke

8. Last year: 6th (230 points) Returning points: 100 Losing key relay players such as and James Disney-May will severely hurt Auburn. It’s not likely the Tigers will be able to defend their 400 free relay title, but the medley relays look strong with backstroker Joe Patching, breaststroker Jacob Molacek and freestyler Kyle Darmody. Auburn’s point potential in individual events relies on Patching getting into the top 8 in a couple of events, Molacek scoring well in the breast- stroke and Darmody getting into several finals. Strengths: relays / Weaknesses: dis- tance freestyle

9. Last year: 10th (141 points) Returning points: 100.5 If not for the addition of Texas transfer Michael Hixon to the roster this season, the Hoosiers would be hard- pressed to place in the top 10—especially after losing such stalwarts as , Eric Ress and James Wells to graduation. Stephen Schmuhl looks to score high in the IMs and 200 fly, but freshman might emerge as the team’s top scorer if he can find himself in the top 16 in the 50, 100 and 200 freestyles. Relays are the big question mark for the Hoosiers, though Pieroni and Anze Tavcar could help get Indiana some points in the sprint free relays. Strengths: diving, IM / Weaknesses: breaststroke

10. Last year: 12th (121.5 points) Returning points: 95 Kristian Gkolomeev, the reigning co-champion in the 50 free, will have to score in more than the splash-and-dash to help the Crimson Tide jump into the top 10. He’ll need to get into the championship final of the 100 free and contribute as well in an individual KChase Kalisz, Georgiaevent on the second day. Anton McKee didn’t perform up to expectations in 2014, but should place high in both breaststrokes this year. Brett Walsh could add more punch for Alabama if he can score in the sprint freestyles. Strengths: sprint freestyle, breaststroke / Weaknesses: butterfly, backstroke, IM 

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COLLEGE PREVIEWS

Last year’s champions and TOP TEAMS REMAIN contenders at the NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA and IN THE HUNT NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships are also among BY JASON MARSTELLER this year’s favorites.

NCAA DIVISION II March 10-14 / IU Natatorium at IUPUI Indianapolis, Ind.

Drury steamrolled to its 10th straight men’s title last year and fifth Last year, the Kenyon men picked up their 33rd team title in 35 years with women’s championship in six years. Expect the Panthers to continue their an amazing come-from-behind victory over Denison, 480 to 472. dynastic run at the NCAA Division II level. Meanwhile, the Emory women claimed their fifth straight DIII champion- Last year, the DU men crushed the competition with 569.5 points, ship—and seventh in program history—with a dominant 595.5 points, ahead of well ahead of second-place Florida Southern (361), to lock down a Kenyon with 456.5. decade of dominance. Its women, meanwhile, held off runner-up Aside from hoping for another barn burner in the water this year in Texas, Wayne State, 486 to 419. everyone just hopes no one sets off the fire alarm during the team trophy cer- On the men’s side this year, Samuel Olson leads a strong se- emony as happened last year in Indianapolis. A full-blown evacuation ensued, nior class at Drury. The All-American helped last year’s 200 and and 45 minutes later, Kenyon and Emory finally received their deserved awards! 400 free relay teams set NCAA DII records, while also placing Kenyon, which looks dangerous across the board, should have another eighth in the 50 free. strong run this year. Among the top returnees is senior Austin Caldwell, who Yekaterina Rudenko, an Olympian for Kazakhstan, had a defended his 200 free DIII title last year with a 1:37.16. He also took second in stellar meet in 2014 as a freshman, swimming on a pair of the 100 free and ninth in the 50 free, and was a part of four relays that placed DII record-setting relays (200 and 400 medley). She also third (400 medley), fourth (800 free), fifth (200 free) and sixth (400 free). broke the Drury school records in the 100 and 200 back, Emory’s women are going to be super-dangerous again in 2015, led by finishing second in both races. McKenna Newsum-Schoenberg. In 2014, she finished second in the 200 fly, All-everything sophomore Matt Josa of Queens fifth in the 500 free and sixth in the 1650 while helping her team’s 400 free relay University of Charlotte (N.C.) returns as last year’s to a third-place finish. Also, don’t forget freshman Cindy Cheng, who has been CSCAA DII Male Swimmer of the Year. As a fresh- gaining attention with NCAA “B” cuts across nearly every event. man, Josa ran roughshod over the NCAA DII record Hugh Anderson of Mary Washington, the CSCAA DIII Male Swimmer of book with wins in the 100 fly (45.45), 200 back the Year, returns for what he hopes will be another stellar championship meet. (1:40.74) and 200 IM (1:43.96). He even took The senior has already won a trio of NCAA titles (twice in the 400 IM, once in down the 200 free mark with a 1:34.21 to lead the 200 fly)...and he’s the NCAA DIII record holder in the 400 IM (3:49.25)... off his school’s winning 800 free relay. and he’s the most decorated athlete in UMW school history! One of the biggest losses heading into this Johns Hopkins’ Ana Bogdanovski, the reigning CSCAA DIII Female Swim- year’s championships is the 2014 CSCAA mer of the Year, returns for her final championship meet. As a junior last year, DII Female Swimmer of the Year, Kitty she won the 50 and 200 free, and swam on four winning relays. Fischer. Swimming for West Chester Uni- versity, she won the 200 free and 200 NAIA IM, and took second in the 100 and 200 March 4-7 / Oklahoma City Community College breast.Unfortunately for NCAA Divi- Oklahoma City, Okla. sion II fans, the sports administration major who would have been a junior Oklahoma Baptist, under the direction of Dr. Sam Freas, has become a force this year went pro with a job offer at the NAIA level. In the first three years of its swimming program’s existence, PICTURED > Yekaterina Rudenko, Drury back home in Germany. the men’s team has won all three NAIA titles, with the women taking their second straight last year. NCAA DIVISION III A year ago, the OBU men won with a whopping 900 points, nearly doubling March 18-21 / Olivet Nazarene’s second-place tally of 485. Meanwhile, the Bison women tal- CISD Natatorium lied 849 points, ahead of Savannah College of Art and Design at 492. Shenandoah, Texas Daniel Ramirez, the two-time reigning NAIA Male Swimmer of the Year, returns for his final season as a Bison. In 2014, Ramirez set NAIA records in The NCAA Division the 100 free, 100 back and 100 fly, and helped OBU to NAIA records in the 200 III Championships have free, 200 medley and 400 free relays. been a Kenyon-Emo- Biola’s Christine Tixier, the 2014 NAIA Female Swimmer of the Year, is ry-Denison show for returning for her sophomore season. She triumphed in the 100-200 fly and 200 decades, and 2015 IM, tying her with Laura Galarza of Oklahoma Baptist for the most individual AZARIA BASILE] doesn’t look to be wins. Galarza won the 50, 100 and 200 freestyles. The two seniors should be much different. hooked up in another duel for the top award in 2015.

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28 SWIMMING WORLD MAGAZINE / March 2015 Last year, the Kenyon men picked up their 33rd team title in 35 years with PICTURED > Hugh Anderson, Mary Washington an amazing come-from-behind victory over Denison, 480 to 472. Meanwhile, the Emory women claimed their fifth straight DIII champion- ship—and seventh in program history—with a dominant 595.5 points, ahead of Kenyon with 456.5. Aside from hoping for another barn burner in the water this year in Texas, everyone just hopes no one sets off the fire alarm during the team trophy cer- emony as happened last year in Indianapolis. A full-blown evacuation ensued, and 45 minutes later, Kenyon and Emory finally received their deserved awards! Kenyon, which looks dangerous across the board, should have another strong run this year. Among the top returnees is senior Austin Caldwell, who defended his 200 free DIII title last year with a 1:37.16. He also took second in the 100 free and ninth in the 50 free, and was a part of four relays that placed third (400 medley), fourth (800 free), fifth (200 free) and sixth (400 free). Emory’s women are going to be super-dangerous again in 2015, led by McKenna Newsum-Schoenberg. In 2014, she finished second in the 200 fly, fifth in the 500 free and sixth in the 1650 while helping her team’s 400 free relay to a third-place finish. Also, don’t forget freshman Cindy Cheng, who has been [PHOTO BY SUE SPENCER, PERFECT SHOT PHOTOS] gaining attention with NCAA “B” cuts across nearly every event. Hugh Anderson of Mary Washington, the CSCAA DIII Male Swimmer of the Year, returns for what he hopes will be another stellar championship meet. NJCAA The senior has already won a trio of NCAA titles (twice in the 400 IM, once in March 4-7 the 200 fly)...and he’s the NCAA DIII record holder in the 400 IM (3:49.25)... Flickinger Athletic Center and he’s the most decorated athlete in UMW school history! Buffalo, N.Y. Johns Hopkins’ Ana Bogdanovski, the reigning CSCAA DIII Female Swim- mer of the Year, returns for her final championship meet. As a junior last year, Indian River State College owns the NJCAA she won the 50 and 200 free, and swam on four winning relays. Swimming and Diving Championships. No other team has been able to beat the Pioneer men for 40 years! It’s NAIA the longest winning streak by any school in any sport. And March 4-7 / Oklahoma City Community College IRSC’s women aren’t too shabby either—they won their Oklahoma City, Okla. 33rd straight last year. The men captured last year’s team title with 1,773 points Oklahoma Baptist, under the direction of Dr. Sam Freas, has become a force to Darton College’s 1,098, while the women did the same by at the NAIA level. In the first three years of its swimming program’s existence, amassing 1,782 points to Iowa Lakes’ 934. the men’s team has won all three NAIA titles, with the women taking their Reigning NJCAA Female Swimmer of the Year Barbara second straight last year. Caraballo—who shared the honor last year with teammate Yurie A year ago, the OBU men won with a whopping 900 points, nearly doubling Nakano, who graduated—returns this year after winning the 200 Olivet Nazarene’s second-place tally of 485. Meanwhile, the Bison women tal- fly and the 200-400 IM. She also contributed to IRSC wins in the lied 849 points, ahead of Savannah College of Art and Design at 492. 200 and 400 medley relays as well as the 200 and 400 freestyle relays. Daniel Ramirez, the two-time reigning NAIA Male Swimmer of the Year, She’s already committed to swim for Florida Gulf Coast University at returns for his final season as a Bison. In 2014, Ramirez set NAIA records in the DI level next year. the 100 free, 100 back and 100 fly, and helped OBU to NAIA records in the 200 Although Indian River’s men’s team lost two NJCAA Male Swim- free, 200 medley and 400 free relays. mers of the Year to graduation—Alec Scott and Josh Oathout, who tied Biola’s Christine Tixier, the 2014 NAIA Female Swimmer of the Year, is for last year’s honor—sophomore Stefan Stojmenovic is poised to lead the returning for her sophomore season. She triumphed in the 100-200 fly and 200 IRSC men in 2015. Stojmenovic, the 100 backstroke NJCAA record holder, IM, tying her with Laura Galarza of Oklahoma Baptist for the most individual is a Serbian who grew up in Sweden and found his way to Fort Pierce, Fla. for wins. Galarza won the 50, 100 and 200 freestyles. The two seniors should be college. Last year, he won the 50 free and took second in the 100 back and 100 hooked up in another duel for the top award in 2015. fly. He’s also slated to compete at the DI level for the 2015-16 season, having committed to swim for Florida State. 

March 2015 / SWIMMINGWORLDMAGAZINE.COM 29 JUNIOR SWIMMER Are you new to the sport of swimming? No worries...when it comes to learning something new, there’s always a first time for everyone— even for future Olympic gold medalists!

efore you push off for that first lap, turn your head to breathe. Bbefore you take that first stroke, think DON’T: about one word that will have a bigger im- • Hold your breath. pact and a more positive influence on your • Have your face in the water without air swimming training and racing than any in your lungs. other: relax! • Take shallow breaths. No matter what type of training you are doing—no matter what your swimming KICKING goals may be—no matter what level of DO: competition you are preparing for, relax- • Keep your feet soft and loose and “floppy.” ation in the water is the most basic, most • Kick with long, loose, relaxed legs. fundamental, yet most important swimming • Feel the water “bubbling” and “boiling” principle you will ever learn. around your toes on the surface of the So, where to start? Let’s begin with water when you kick. Swimming 101: Back to the Basics. DON’T: • Keep your legs tight and stiff. THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN • Bend your knees too much. Following are the seven basic swim- • Forcefully point your toes. ming skills that are at the core of all great • “Try harder” when trying to kick faster swimming performances. The accompany- (i.e., keep your legs loose, relaxed and ing Do’s and Dont’s will guide you to faster soft at all speeds). swimming: HEAD POSITION BREATHING DO: DO: • Look at the bottom of the pool or just Swimming 101: Swimming 101: BACK TO THE BASICS • Inhale deeply and normally every breath. slightly ahead of you. • Exhale completely and forcefully under • Keep your head in a “neutral” position water every breath. (i.e., as if you were walking down the • Exhale through your nose and mouth— street). particularly when turning. • Keep your head movements very small— • Leave one goggle, the corner of your particularly when you turn your head to mouth and one ear in the water when you breathe.

You don’t have to be great GOLDMINDS to start, but you have to start BY WAYNE GOLDSMITH to be great. It all begins with those first few strokes in the pool: get moving to get moving. And remember, above all, to relax!

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30 SWIMMING WORLD MAGAZINE / March 2015 DON’T: • Move your head too much. • Lift your head too often. • Look too far ahead.

BODY POSITION DO: • Keep your body, hips and neck in the same line as your head (i.e., a tall, straight, neutral, flat, natural “walking” position). • “Connect” your head, neck, body and hips together. • Try for evenness and symmetry—be the same left-to-right and up-and-down. DON’T: • Move from side to side. • Allow your hips to drop too low in the water. • Move up and down (i.e., “bobbing” in the water).

CATCH AND ARM STROKE DO: • Keep your fingers and hands soft and relaxed as you enter the water. • Bend your elbow slightly, and pull your arm straight through. • “Feel” the pressure of the water on the palm of your hand at all times. • Keep your hands and arms soft and relaxed as they recover forward. DON’T: • Worry about “S” patterns or sculling diagrams. • Bend your arms too much. • Tighten and stiffen your hands—particularly as you get tired or when you try to swim faster. • Remember that your arms should maintain a “fingers, wrist, elbow” movement throughout the stroke.

TIMING AND RHYTHM DO: • Practice maintaining a steady, controlled timing at all training sessions—particularly as you start to get tired. • Routinely count your strokes and learn to “feel” your stroke rhythm. • Start with a basic “catch-up”-style stroke timing, then practice other stroke timings as you progress and improve. DON’T: • Overthink stroke timing! Just stay relaxed, stick to the basics of head, body and hip positions, arm movements and kicking...and then “play” with your timing as you master the basics.

TURNS DO: • Reach your arm toward the wall as if you are taking another stroke, then “follow” your hand through the water with your head (i.e., put your chin on your chest to commence the turn). • Keep your knees together. • Put your heels on your backside as you somersault forward and flip over. DON’T: • Avoid learning to turn—it’s a lot of fun, and you can cover a lot more distance in your training if you learn to turn. • Slow down as you approach the wall. • Breathe on your last stroke into the wall—you lose a lot of speed and momentum. • Breathe on your first stroke coming off the wall—you lose a lot of the speed you gained from your push-off. 

Wayne Goldsmith is one of the world’s leading experts in elite-level swimming and high-performance sport. Be sure to check out his web- sites at www.wgaquatics.com and www.wgcoaching.com.

March 2015 / SWIMMINGWORLDMAGAZINE.COM 31 SWIMMING WORLD MAGAZINE’S 2015 Swim Camp Directory The listings on page 32 and pages 35-37 are paid advertisements.

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March 2015 / SWIMMINGWORLDMAGAZINE.COM 41 COACHING Q&A MIKE KOLEBER BY MICHAEL J. STOTT Mike Koleber left SwimAtlanta with an eye toward developing his own national-class USA Swimming team. With Nitro Swimming in Austin, PHOTO PROVIDED BY NITRO SWIMMING] [ Texas, he, his wife, Tracy, and good friend, Tim O’Brien, have done just that.

Q. SWIMMING WORLD: You were the son Ernie Maglischo and taught us how to swim of a swim coach... smarter. He is a phenomenal coach and an A. COACH MIKE KOLEBER: At 3, my dad even greater person. taught me how to swim, and at 5, I had my first summer league coach. He had been SW: Any other influences as you developed a competitive D-I quarterback at Central from swimmer to coach? Michigan University and a high school MK: My Eisenhower High School (Shelby athletic director, so my brothers, sister and Township, Mich.) coach, Roger Doyle, was I were exposed to many sports at a young a former college swimmer, and he gave me age. all I could handle when it came to workouts.

SW: How did Oakland coach Pete SW: Where did the name Nitro come from? Hovland help you as an 11-time D-II All- MK: I always liked Dynamo’s name. With American? the “o” at the end, there was always a sense Coach Mike Koleber MK: Pete was and still is an innovator. He of power or force. I had played with sev- Owner and Head Coach was into lactate testing early on. We spent eral names and kept coming back to Nitro. Nitro Swimming preseason team meetings studying laminar Our colors actually came from watching the Austin, Texas flow, planar flow, the Bernoulli Principle movie, “The Incredibles.” and all things physics. Pete was a disciple of

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42 SWIMMING WORLD MAGAZINE / March 2015 MIKE KOLEBER SW: You have a long relationship with Tim SW: Any prospects for the near future? O’Brien... • Oakland University (Rochester, MK: We have two whole pools full of fu- MK: There is no better national level age Mich.), B.S., marketing, 1987 ture prospects! To be world-class?—that’s group coach in the country than Tim. He • Team captain, 11-time All-American anyone’s call. Our goal is to get as many lives, breathes, eats and sleeps this sport. • Founded Nitro Swimming in 2006 7-year-olds to enjoy the sport enough so We have the utmost respect for one anoth- • Speaker and webinar host for USA that when they are 15, 16 and 17, they still er. Every day we review how things went, Swimming love the sport. what we could have done better and how • Coach at several USA Swimming we can improve between now and tomor- SW: What does the selection of Nitro row. We’ve been doing it that way for years, select camps and USA national teams Swimming as a USA Swimming Gold and I don’t see it changing anytime soon. Medal Club mean to you and the program? Mike Koleber left corporate life MK: That’s more of a testament to our entire SW: Nitro offers programs for different to pursue his passion for coaching. coaching staff who put in the time and effort levels of swimming, such as “Intro to Nitro,” After coaching just two years at day-in and day-out to bring out the best in “Technique and Fitness” and “Competitive SwimAtlanta under Chris Davis with all of our kids. Teams.” Could you explain the rationale Tim O’Brien, he and his wife, Tracy, behind that? SW: Is there a third pool coming? MK: Not every family with an initial inter- moved to Austin, where they founded MK: We’re expanding our original location est in swimming wants to commit to the Nitro Swimming. The club monthly first. Those plans include our first stand- full rigors of the sport with multiple days serves more than 2,000 swimmers out alone Nitro Swim School, a 15,000-square- per week, full meet weekends and basically of its two 50-meter pool locations. foot facility that will be directly across the getting married to the sport from the get- Since its founding, Koleber has street from our Cedar Park facility. It should go. Most families want to sample one sport led Nitro swimmers from 33rd at solidify our foothold on the north side of here, another sport there. We offer that with the Texas Age Group Swimming Austin. All site plans have been submitted, swimming. and digging (was to have begun in Febru- Championships (TAGS) to the ary)! following consecutive finishes: 16th, 11th, sixth, second, first (six times), for a brief Q&A with Nitro’s national level age group coach, Tim O’Brien. second and first. – continued on 44

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SW: What’s “Nitro at the Races”? telling funny stories about things that have better. We have story after story of kids who MK: “Nitro at the Races” are the meets we gone awry in previous years. Parents love didn’t hit their stride until they were older. design specifically for less experienced these meets because they get a chance to Some of these kids were quick at 10, fell swimmers. They are quick, unsanctioned, see their children’s progress, take pictures, off from 11 to 15 or so, and didn’t see time non-threatening events run entirely by our invite the grandparents and get the activity drops until 16 or 17. coaches. They serve as perfect introduc- done in an hour-and-a-half. We offer these We encourage our swimmers to stay in tions to how meets are run, what to expect, events about every five or six weeks. the game! The life lessons taught by this how heats work, and learning that it is OK sport are so much more valuable than any to make mistakes. We cap the meets at 150 SW: How do you teach delayed one best time can ever be.  to 160 swimmers, and we only offer 25s and gratification to your swimmers? 50s of everything plus the 100 IM. Swim- MK: Like many good teams, we subscribe Michael J. Stott is an ASCA Level 5 coach mers select four events. We can get through to process. The less an athlete rides the up- whose Collegiate School (Richmond, Va.) the entire meet in about 90 minutes. and-down emotional roller coaster of swim- teams have won eight state high school Before beginning, we relax the kids by ming a best time versus not-a-best time, the championships.

HOW THEY TRAIN: BY MICHAEL J. STOTT TAYLOR ABBOTT TATE JACKSON NITRO SWIMMING] SHAWN ABBOTT] PHOTO BY PHOTO PROVIDED BY [ [

bbott, a high school junior, trains eight to nine pool practices ackson will join his swimming brother at Notre Dame in the fall A per week and swims open water on non-meet Sundays, comple- J of 2015. A natural sprinter, he moved to Nitro in 2011 and has menting his schedule with two to three dryland sessions per week. achieved his Olympic Trials cut in the 50 meter free. He also per- “Taylor is a traditional distance swimmer,” says Coach Tim O’Brien, formed well at last year’s junior national meets in the 50 and 100 “averaging 5 to 6K in the morning and 7,500 to 9,000 yards in the free: SCY—20.09 (2nd), 43.96 (5th); LC—23.18 (6th), 50.72 (9th). afternoon. He is a student of the sport, is very aware of his times and Jackson splits his six swim sessions half-and-half between short those of his competitors. Taylor loves numbers, and he keeps a close and long course, and he does three to four dryland, plyometric, pow- eye on splits and goal times. er and yoga sessions per week. “On top of that, he is an extremely hard worker who sets the train- “He trains like a traditional sprinter, going 4,000 to 5,500 yards ing bar for our team. He loves challenging sets and even creates them (per session), which is heavy on technique and race pace training,” for himself. He has helped develop our OW training group and has says O’Brien. “Tate has developed into a great leader—especially been an OW role model for our team,” says O’Brien. In August at this, his senior year. He is highly intelligent, analytical, popular with Lake Balaton, , Abbott won the world junior 5K open water his teammates and has a great sense of humor. title in 56:14:13.32. “Tate is also extremely competitive and absolutely hates to lose. On top of his open water prowess, Abbott excels in the pool, hav- In addition, he is an awesome relay swimmer. For example, his best ing placed second at both the short course and long course juniors SCY (individual) 200 free was 1:44, and he split 1:37.2 anchoring last year in the 1650 (15:01.46) and 1500 (15:29.88). our second-place 800 free relay at juniors. Two summers ago, he anchored a 400 medley relay at long course juniors, going 50-point when his previous (individual) best was 54. to download Abbott’s and Jackson’s progression Jackson, along with teammates, Abbott and Sean Grieshop, will of times, a sample distance group workout go to a national junior team camp at the Olympic Training Center in and a sample kick/dryland set. April. 

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JUNIOR SWIMMER UP & COMERS AGE GROUP SWIMMER OF THE MONTH

BY JASON MARSTELLER PENNY OLEKSIAK enny Oleksiak, 14, of the Swim Club, is a Canadian P age group record setter in the 13-14 division. In July of last year, she set the long course record in the 50 free with a 26.16. This past December, she lowered the 13-14 short SPONSORED BY course marks in the 100 and 200 meter free (54.49, 1:57.43). “Penny is very gifted and has an amazing feel and body awareness when she is swimming,” says Toronto head coach Bill O’Toole. “She is very much in tune with the edges and angles of her strokes—very coachable.” Oleksiak, who comes from an athletic family that includes old- er brother, Jamie, who plays for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League, won the 2014 Canadian Age Group Nationals high-point award for 13-14-year-olds. She also earned a spot on the 2015 Canadian national junior team. O’Toole describes Penny as “a very dedicated and intelligent young lady who is willing to push herself toward her goals daily. She is great to coach and a pleasure to work with. When she races, Penny is a fierce competitor and has the heart of a lion—always ALISON OLEKSIAK] very exciting to watch compete.” 

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO MOST THIS YEAR? “This is the first year I have made any travel PHOTO PROVIDED BY [ teams. I am really excited to go to bigger meets this year such as the Arena Pro Swim Series, Pan American Trials and senior nationals WHAT IS THE BEST THING YOU DO IN SWIMMING? to race some top-level swimmers.” “Competing—I love going to meets and competing in as many events as I can.” WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES? “It used to be ballet, but, unfortunately, I WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES had to quit last year. I also love to bike, and in YOU HAVE HAD TO OVERCOME? the winter, I do spin classes with my dad.” “Because I am only 14, I have not had many obstacles to overcome. However, I did learn to WHO IS YOUR SWIMMING IDOL...AND WHY? swim at an older age than usual, so I had to “This is a hard one because I have had so learn quickly and try and become better as fast much help from so many people I admire every as possible. day—in particular, my coach. I also admire Ka- “Also, I grew a lot over the past year, tie Ledecky even though she swims long dis- which has made it hard to be consistent with tance and I swim more sprints. She competes some of my strokes. I also recently broke in a number of events and has done so much at my toe/foot, which added some challenges a young age. I also look up to and learn a lot to training. But I have GREAT coaches who from a number of the swimmers I train with believe in me and make sure I get the support in Toronto.” I need.”

46 SWIMMING WORLD MAGAZINE / March 2015 COLUMNS Sponsored by SWIM MART guttertalk NEW CHAMPIONSHIP MEET STRUCTURE BY JASON MARSTELLER In early January, USA Swimming officially announced the addition of a new championship meet, the Futures Championships, along with a new star-ranking system for championship meet levels. The five-star system with the national championships at the top has the futures meet at the two-star level between sectionals and juniors. Swimming World was curious what coaches thought about the addition of the meet:

KEVIN ZACHER / Head Coach, Scottsdale Aquatic Club

“I think that the number of meets is appropriate. There needs to be a step between the sectional/Speedo Champions Series and summer junior nationals. The challenge is going to be for teams to decide which meet to attend if they have different swimmers who are qualified for summer juniors and futures. I think that some- times swimmers perform better in a team setting where they have the support and encouragement of their teammates. Teams will have to make a decision to take a small group to junior nationals or a larger group to the futures meet. Performing well as PHOTO BY

[ MELISSA LUNDIE] a team at one of these meets will be a factor as well for some teams.”

ELLIOT PTASNIK / Head Coach, Manhattan Makos

“I am 100 percent behind the initiation of the Futures Cham- pionships! For so many swimmers who have yet to achieve those mind-boggling “junior” national times, it creates an opportunity

ARMANDO to travel to a greater racing environment and compete on a higher level. Grand Prix events used to be those opportunities, but now that the cuts are at juniors, we must fall back on the sectional-level meets where the competition can often be on par with an LSC senior championship. The next step after sectionals in most teams’ minds would be NCSA Ju- niors, but we’re not too interested in traveling to get 245th place with a good swim. It seems like on both local and zone levels, clubs and LSCs can’t keep up with the demand PHOTO PROVIDED BY GARMA-FERNANDEZ] [ for swim meets, nonetheless long course meets with competitive time standards leading to Olympic Trials. Our 15-18-year-olds want more opportunities in the best environments to If you fail to prepare, you're achieve those Trials cuts. Give us more!” prepared to fail. -

SCOTT SHEA / Head Coach, Sierra Marlins

“I don’t love the current structure. Having futures and juniors the same weekend defeats the purpose of the meets and puts most teams at risk with athletes (choosing to go to one or the other). I like the events—we just need to find the space for them. I would say futures needs to be close to juniors, even running a Friday to Monday meet (allowing last-minute entries to juniors). It’s a little www.nzcordz.com out of the box, but we need to start thinking that way to accommodate 800-886-6621 all of the athletes at that level.” 

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PICTURED > Take your mark: this is how swimming races were started by Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) officials back in the day—long before USA Swimming became the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the United States.

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