I'm always interested in hearing about the USMS demographics, but I couldn't find any information on USMS and college swimming. I was wondering roughly what percentage of US Masters swimmers swam in college and at what level. I also wanted to hear from you where you went, when, and what you loved / hated most about college swimming.
Wow. Seems like lots of people didn't like D1 swimming. I was 4 years D1 and actually liked the whole thing--training, meets and my teammates. I had a frustrating first two years where I didn't drop time in my best events and then had a great meet at NCAA's my junior year--except for a false start on the 200 medley relay--ugh.
Have to say that false start is now a great story for younger kids I'm coaching who false start on relays. They always feel much better knowing that I did the same thing but on a much more consequential stage!
Wow. Seems like lots of people didn't like D1 swimming. I was 4 years D1 and actually liked the whole thing--training, meets and my teammates. I had a frustrating first two years where I didn't drop time in my best events and then had a great meet at NCAA's my junior year--except for a false start on the 200 medley relay--ugh.
Have to say that false start is now a great story for younger kids I'm coaching who false start on relays. They always feel much better knowing that I did the same thing but on a much more consequential stage!
