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.
What are some of the biggest CHANGES since you swam in college, high school, or since you started swimming?
Recently I watched a video of a high school meet I swam in and the glaring difference was the underwaters (or lack thereof). People popped right to the surface even off the start back then (late '80s). I remember when I was a kid coaches encouraged a good streamline off the turns, but getting to the flags was considered fine. Anything longer than that and you were staying under too long.
What are some of the biggest CHANGES since you swam in college, high school, or since you started swimming?
Recently I watched a video of a high school meet I swam in and the glaring difference was the underwaters (or lack thereof). People popped right to the surface even off the start back then (late '80s). I remember when I was a kid coaches encouraged a good streamline off the turns, but getting to the flags was considered fine. Anything longer than that and you were staying under too long.
