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.
4 years Division1 - Illinois State University (when they had a men's team).
I was a walk on. (ISU had started cutting back and the coach was forced to split scholarships to offer anything.) I swam because I loved it.
Best: Archie Harris - One hell of a human being and counselor as well as a great coach.
Worst: 5:30AM practices in January when the wind chill around Horton Fieldhouse was well below zero.
No regrets! All good as far as I am concerned.
4 years Division1 - Illinois State University (when they had a men's team).
I was a walk on. (ISU had started cutting back and the coach was forced to split scholarships to offer anything.) I swam because I loved it.
Best: Archie Harris - One hell of a human being and counselor as well as a great coach.
Worst: 5:30AM practices in January when the wind chill around Horton Fieldhouse was well below zero.
No regrets! All good as far as I am concerned.
