Phelps' coach to take over Michigan men's team

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Former Member — Wed, 14 Apr 2004 14:50:30 GMT

Here's something from today's Baltimore Sunpapers which should raise an eyebrow or two. Click here to read all about it.

RE: Phelps' coach to take over Michigan men's team

knelson — Tue, 13 Apr 2004 12:34:15 GMT

Originally posted by Matt S As a U of M alum, I'm thrilled. As a Michigan State alum I couldn't care less :) Seriously, this seems like a good move by Michigan. It sounds like lots of people thought the job would go to Eric Namesnik, who's been assistant coach for several years. Eric may be a great coach, but I think Michigan going after Bowman shows they mean business and want the program at the top. There will be other opportunities for Eric. That's the way the coaching game works.

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mattson — Tue, 13 Apr 2004 03:17:49 GMT

Originally posted by seltzer Check out Barrowman's videos and you'll see him training with some his one of his Spanish competitors (Sergio Lopez? who I believe swam for American Univ) when he gets ready for the 1992 Olympics. Is this the same Sergio Lopez going to Nationals? (He went to the IL state meet last year, and cranked out a 26.5 in the 50 Br.)

RE: Phelps' coach to take over Michigan men's team

Former Member — Mon, 12 Apr 2004 13:14:57 GMT

Matt, Indeed, Baltimore's loss is Michigan's gain. :( But, I am glad for Bowman that he will have a chance to do his stuff for your Alma Mater. I wouldn't doubt that Michael will follow Bowman out there somehow. Regards, Mark

RE: Phelps' coach to take over Michigan men's team

Former Member — Mon, 12 Apr 2004 13:11:30 GMT

As a U of M alum, I'm thrilled. Even without Phelps swimming for the Wolverines, it'll be terrific to have his coach with big Blue, and maybe even Michael on the same club team as the college swimmers in the off season. Maybe Michigan can improve from the premiere college program for distance swimming, and revist that National Championship from the 90's. I look forward to the comming seasons. ...the leaders and best... Matt

RE: Phelps' coach to take over Michigan men's team

knelson — Mon, 05 Apr 2004 11:45:34 GMT

Great. Now how is Jon Urbanchek going to enjoy his retirement knowing the greatest swimmer on the planet is training in his back yard? If Phelps moves to Ann Arbor I bet Mr. Urbanchek will be spending more time at Canham Natatorium than he thought he would!

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Former Member — Mon, 05 Apr 2004 05:03:06 GMT

Kirk, it will be very interesting in Fall 2004 here in Baltimore and Ann Arbor, to be sure.

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Former Member — Fri, 02 Apr 2004 10:39:02 GMT

Originally posted by seltzer In any case, he's not going to have to make that decision until after the Olympics...when he'll have to make a lot of decisions. That IS what the article basically discusses in today's Sunpapers. Sam, good point, though. We'll just have to see. Being here in Baltimore and I see part of NBAC's team working out several times a week, guess I'll have to keep my ears open.

RE: Phelps' coach to take over Michigan men's team

Former Member — Fri, 02 Apr 2004 10:01:45 GMT

Originally posted by Sam Perry Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't Bowman and Phelps' mom the ones who encouraged Phelps not to go to college so he could continue to train under the tutelage of Bowman. Ironic, to say the least. Also was wondering can he continue to train with Bowman at Michigan without pursuing studies there? They do have a club team at Michigan and a number of non-college (including ex-Michigan swimmers) train with the club, most notably Tom Malcow. But a number of ex-Michigan swimmers also have trained with the club. Check out Barrowman's videos and you'll see him training with some his one of his Spanish competitors (Sergio Lopez? who I believe swam for American Univ) when he gets ready for the 1992 Olympics. So...it's not entirely out of the question that Phelps could still train "with" Bowman. In any case, he's not going to have to make that decision until after the Olympics...when he'll have to make a lot of decisions.

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Former Member — Fri, 02 Apr 2004 09:35:34 GMT

Fair enough Mark, I understand to train like he does and be as focused as he is, he has to be mature. Just making an observation and wasn't sure what his training limitations might be next year with Bowman...

RE: Phelps' coach to take over Michigan men's team

Former Member — Fri, 02 Apr 2004 07:52:35 GMT

FROM Croberts: Phelps actually takes classes at Loyola College in Baltimore. I am curious about that statement. Michael decided not to attend Loyola College here because of his training schedule as stated in the papers here. His training schedule is incredible. If you go to www.baltimoresun.com/sports/olympics, you can see all of the stories about Bowman, Phelps and Company.FROM Sam Perry:Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't Bowman and Phelps' mom the ones who encouraged Phelps not to go to college so he could continue to train under the tutelage of Bowman. That may be true but to be fair, it was Michael who made the final decision. Loyola College would have LOVED to have had him. Their new aquatics center is first-rate and their team, the Greyhounds, have been doing particularly well as of late. Trust me, Michael far more mature than one would think. When he gets to college, he will probably outrank many of his peers in the maturity department.

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Former Member — Fri, 02 Apr 2004 07:19:30 GMT

Phelps actually takes classes at Loyola College in Baltimore. So, I don't see why he can't go to Ann Arbor, take classes at the University of Michigan and swim for the club team, Club Wolverine. That way he continues his education and stays with his coach.

RE: Phelps' coach to take over Michigan men's team

Former Member — Fri, 02 Apr 2004 07:12:25 GMT

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't Bowman and Phelps' mom the ones who encouraged Phelps not to go to college so he could continue to train under the tutelage of Bowman. Ironic, to say the least. Also was wondering can he continue to train with Bowman at Michigan without pursuing studies there?