What role, if any, should USMS play in saving college swimming? How about USA Swimming? Are either currently doing anything about the shrinking base? What can they do?
Aside from the participants themselves (including coaches), both institutions seem to be the greatest benefactors of keeping college swimming around:
USA Swimming benefits because its membership believes it has the ability to earn a scholarship or admission to a college or university that they might not otherwise. They may continue in the sport when there is the belief that they may be rewarded down the road. Some may continue training for significant International competition while not losing time on their education by competing and training while in college.
US Masters Swimming benefits because they have a significantly larger recruitment base because of existing college swimming programs.
Perhaps USMS could approach colleges that lack collegiate swimming and create USMS teams on the campuses. However, it will be likely the schools may charge the teams fees, and require proof of indemnity.
Wow - LOVE that idea Matt!
And this one from George Mason - 2nd half of clip:
www.youtube.com/watch
Also John Leonard from ASCA emailed this request to coaches last November:
Coaches, Please help by distributing the below to all your swim team families via email!
Many thanks!
John Leonard, ASCA
Help Preserve College Swimming for When YOU (or your child) Goes to College!
It’s no secret that college swimming has been “under the gun” due to college budget cuts in recent decades.
We want to let NCAA Division I Presidents/Chancellors and Athletic Directors know that there is a large, vibrant, energetic and committed swimming community in the USA that appreciates the fact that THEIR University has kept swimming alive and well at their institutions.
AND let them know that we want them to continue that support, and that our Children will consider attending Universities that allow them to continue their swimming excellence during their college years.
During the time period Nov. 15, 2010 through Dec. 30, 2010, won’t you take a few minutes and write a letter or send an email to the President and Athletic Director of the institution of your choice. (or more than one if you’d like!) and say THANK YOU for their support of swimming and let them know that the tuition dollars of you or your child will flow towards the institutions that keep swimming opportunities alive.
You can find the email and mailing addresses of EVERY NCAA Division I institution in the country on the American Swimming Coaches Association website at
www.swimmingcoach.org/ad_addresses.htm
Letters from young swimmers are particularly appreciated! How about your swimmer (s) sits down today and does something to preserve their own future opportunities?
All the Best,
John Leonard,
American Swimming Coaches Association.
The American Swimming Coaches Association
Phone: 800-356-2722
Fax: 954-563-9813
Perhaps USMS could approach colleges that lack collegiate swimming and create USMS teams on the campuses. However, it will be likely the schools may charge the teams fees, and require proof of indemnity.
Wow - LOVE that idea Matt!
And this one from George Mason - 2nd half of clip:
www.youtube.com/watch
Also John Leonard from ASCA emailed this request to coaches last November:
Coaches, Please help by distributing the below to all your swim team families via email!
Many thanks!
John Leonard, ASCA
Help Preserve College Swimming for When YOU (or your child) Goes to College!
It’s no secret that college swimming has been “under the gun” due to college budget cuts in recent decades.
We want to let NCAA Division I Presidents/Chancellors and Athletic Directors know that there is a large, vibrant, energetic and committed swimming community in the USA that appreciates the fact that THEIR University has kept swimming alive and well at their institutions.
AND let them know that we want them to continue that support, and that our Children will consider attending Universities that allow them to continue their swimming excellence during their college years.
During the time period Nov. 15, 2010 through Dec. 30, 2010, won’t you take a few minutes and write a letter or send an email to the President and Athletic Director of the institution of your choice. (or more than one if you’d like!) and say THANK YOU for their support of swimming and let them know that the tuition dollars of you or your child will flow towards the institutions that keep swimming opportunities alive.
You can find the email and mailing addresses of EVERY NCAA Division I institution in the country on the American Swimming Coaches Association website at
www.swimmingcoach.org/ad_addresses.htm
Letters from young swimmers are particularly appreciated! How about your swimmer (s) sits down today and does something to preserve their own future opportunities?
All the Best,
John Leonard,
American Swimming Coaches Association.
The American Swimming Coaches Association
Phone: 800-356-2722
Fax: 954-563-9813
