CSCAA National Convention: Baltimore, MD May 20-22, 2010
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NJCAA National Championships:
March 3-6, 2010
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LIVE RESULTS
Fresno Pacific (Calif.) No. 1 in
Final NAIA Men's Swimming & Diving Coaches' Poll
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Fall 2009 Scholar All-American Awards Announced
NCAA Division I
NCAA Division II
NCAA Division III
NAIA
Texas
Men, Georgia Women Extend Run at Top
NCAA Division I Top Times (as of
October 15)
Men
Women
Men's Relays
Women's Relays
OCR Investigating University of Kansas
The CSCAA learned today that the U.S.
Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights will
investigate a Title IX complaint filed on September 25,
2009 by Ron Neugent, a former swimmer at The University
of Kansas.
The gender
discrimination complaint alleges that The University of
Kansas denies males equal opportunity in the
University’s intercollegiate athletics program.
Specifically, the complaint alleges that The
University of Kansas discriminates against males in the
accommodation of athletic interests and abilities.
In a letter dated October 30, 2009, OCR stated
that “it is opening the allegation for investigation.”
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is
responsible for enforcing Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972.
Title IX was enacted by the U.S. Congress to
ensure that no person is discriminated against in
educational programs on the basis of gender.
The complaint centers on The University
of Kansas’ non-compliance with the three-part test, used
as part of the determination of compliance with Title
IX. The
three prongs of the three-part test are: (1) substantial
proportionality between the participation opportunities
and the respective enrollment; (2) a continuing practice
of program expansion for the under-represented gender;
and (3) demonstration that the interest and abilities of
the under-represented gender are being fully and
effectively accommodated.
The complaint alleges that The University of
Kansas has not met any of the prongs of the three-part
test since 2005.
First, the complaint alleges that male
participation in athletic programs at The University of
Kansas has not been proportional to the male enrollment
since 2005.
Thus, the University has not met Part 1 (substantial
proportionality) of the three-part test.
The complaint also alleges that The University of
Kansas does not meet Part 2 of the three-part test,
because the University has not shown a history and
continuing practice of program expansion for the
under-represented gender (males).
Of the men’s varsity sports, golf was the most
recent sport added, and that occurred seventy-three
years ago.
Finally, the complaint alleges that The University of
Kansas is not meeting Part 3 of the three-part test,
because the University is not fully and effectively
accommodating the interests and abilities of the
under-represented gender.
In demonstrating the interest and abilities of
male athletes attending The University of Kansas, the
complaint cites the success of the men’s club swimming
team and a petition to add men’s swimming & diving as a
varsity sport which contains the signatures of nearly
thirty male students interested in participating on a
men’s varsity swimming & diving team.
The
swimming community in Kansas and Division I college
swimming is encouraged by the prospect of having a men’s
team at The University of Kansas. Currently there are no
collegiate men’s swimming & diving teams in the State.
Participation in boy’s high school swimming &
diving in Kansas increased by 22.5% during the last
school year, with 1,466 boys competing.
In addition there are 1,617 male swimmers under
the age of 18 competing with USA Swimming club teams in
the Missouri Valley LSC.
With Big XII Conference men’s teams at the
University of Missouri, the University of Texas, and
Texas A&M University, The University of Kansas will find
all the competition it needs.
Before it was
eliminated in 2001, the men’s swimming & diving team at
The University of Kansas had been a very successful
varsity sport. Since 1925 it produced NCAA All Americas,
numerous Big 8 conference championships, and two members
of the men’s program qualified for the United States
Olympic swimming team.
Former EMU Swimming Coach
Mike Jones Passes Away
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A Letter from CSCAA
President George Kennedy
Greetings
from Baltimore--Home of the 2010 CSCAA Convention
I invite you to come join
us at the Hyatt Regency in the Inner Harbor May 20-22.
We have a great lineup of speakers to learn from,
important issues and rules to discuss, and fantastic
award winners to hear from. While awaiting for
commitments from all of our speakers, we do have
commitments from Russell Mark, Vern Gambetta, and Mark
Bernardino. The speakers list will be updated as
we hear from them.
Included at this year's convention will be an invitation
to the local club coaches; a recruiting panel with
representatives from College, High School, YMCA, and Cub
coaches; a keynote speaker,
a crab feast; CSOA
information, and much more. Register online.
Preserving, Protecting, and
Expanding Your Program
The CSCAA Board and Executive Director Bob Groseth has
flagged PPE as the major agenda item for this year.
While there are some issues out of our control, such as
state budget cuts, I believe that each program can
learn from others leading the way in PP and E.
Programs and coaches are mentioned-none of them will
mind if you call them--this is the best mentoring that
can be developed.
1.
Email a Swimming Newsletter quarterly to your alums and
friends of your program. Newsletter should include
sections of interesting news about Alums, meet updates,
season goals,
a meet schedule, fundraising goals,
pictures, and anything that you think will "catch" their
attention.
Yale has an outstanding newsletter and the
current issue features Coach Frank Keefe, Alumni, New
School records, and where to give $$$$. I am sure
Frank would not mind a congratulatory phone call on his
retirement ( ask about the Newsletter while on the phone
with him)
2.
Invite Alums and friends back to campus with a Swimming
Reunion. Pick an important weekend on the school
calendar, such as Homecoming. Gettysburg College
recently had over 200 alums and friends of swimming
attend their Swimming Reunion. The emphasis was on
getting the word out early via SAVE THE DATE emails and
post cards, establishing a committee, create a swimming
video shown on a huge flat screen, provide a reception
on the pool deck with refreshments and dinner. The
Gettysburg Alumni Director sent his organization time
line to me. For a copy, send me an email and I will send
it to you.
3. Run a Community Swim Program. Coach Nick
Nichols at Amherst runs a community program for over 600
young swimmers. The community has a strong tie to
the Amherst Swimming program,
Nick raises revenue,
and it is a win-win for everyone.
4. Recruit Fast Swimmers who are SMART!
Recruit FAST Swimmers who are noticed by
Presidents, Deans, and Athletic Directors. Those
in charge will have a tough time cutting any program
with athletes they know! The TEAM GPA is
vital. They want us to win, but they want us to
excel in the classroom. The CSCAA sends a letter
to every team making the Scholar All-American team.
Every Athletic Director compares team GPAs....Have the
best team GPA!
5.
Endow your program. Endow your coaching position.
Mark Bernardino will be speaking on this topic at the
CSCAA convention. Georgia, Virginia, North
Carolina, Ohio State, all have endowed their
programs---ask these coaches how.
Listed above
are 5 simple ways for your program to be recognized and
strengthened in your community and on your campus.
Starting the PPE process begins at home and is up to
you!
I will send another letter to you all next
month. I hope that your seasons are going well,
that you are all healthy, and that you spend this year
impacting those around you (see the article on Coach Joe
Paterno in the latest Sports Illustrated).
Coach
George Kennedy
President CSCAA
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CSCAA Announces Inaugural Winners of the Ted
Keller Diving Honor
The College Swimming Coaches
Association of America along with the Kalos Kagathos
Foundation announced today the inaugural winners of the
TED KELLER DIVING HONOR. Bruce Hopping Chairman of the
Kalos Kagathos Foundation states “this honor is to be
conferred annually to the diving coach and diver from
the collegiate ranks who distinguish the legacy of Ted
Keller”. Keller is the former Diving coach of Ft.
Lauderdale and annual College Diving Forum Director.
Criteria for the recipients include: Academic
achievement, respect for coaches and athletes,
exceptional achievement, sportsmanship and commitment to
instruction, training and attendance. Bob Rydze of the
University of Iowa chairs the selection committee.
A three foot
ceramic – sculptured Greek vase depicting a boy and girl
diver being coached will reside in the International
Swimming Hall of Fame in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. There
will be a plaque on the vase honoring each year’s
winners. Each winner will receive a certificate to be
presented at the annual Diving Forum or at the
appropriate NCAA Championship.
The inaugural
winners of the Award are: Diver – David Boudia of Purdue
University Diving coach - Matt Scoggin of the University
of Texas – Austin. These two outstanding inaugural
winners set the bar high for future recipients.
Tim Welsh Named President Of
American Swimming Coaches Association
NOTRE DAME, Ind. - Notre Dame men's swimming head coach Tim Welsh was named president of the American Swimming Coaches Association, it was announced recently by the organization.
The American Swimming Coaches Association is a professional service organization based on a central theme of "Leadership in American Swimming through Education, Certification, and Cooperation." The group is dedicated to creating and enhancing progressive and highly visible programs that are effective in strengthening and improving the coaching profession while building a stronger swimming community.
"I am very humbled and excited at the same time. This is an organization that I'm proud to serve, and it's the first professional organization I ever joined," Welsh said.
The American Swimming Coaches Association works closely with the other swimming-related organizations, including the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA), College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA), USA Swimming, YMCA and the NCAA.
Welsh was honored in May with the CSCAA's Distinguished Service Award for his 35 years of service in college coaching and is the organization's Division I men's representative on its Board of Directors.
A 1966 graduate of Providence College, Welsh has served as a head coach in the collegiate ranks for the past 32 seasons - Johns Hopkins (eight years) and Notre Dame (24 years) - after previously serving as an assistant coach at Syracuse. He has accumulated a 416-250-1 (.624) record, including a 294-160 (.648) mark since joining the Irish in 1985. For the first 10 seasons at Notre Dame, Welsh served as both men's and women's coach, before heading up just the men's program in 1996. He had a 93-51 (.646) record as the women's head coach and has compiled a 201-109 (.648) mark as head coach of the Irish men.
Over the span of
his head-coaching career he has helped lead his teams to
two national championships, coming in 1978 and '79 with
Division III Johns Hopkins. He has also led his teams to
a total of 31 conference championships (Midwestern
Collegiate - 15, Middle Atlantic - nine, BIG EAST -
four, Eastern Intercollegiate - two, North Star - one).
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Welsh has also received personal
accolades as well during his years as head coach,
including being named Division III National Coach of the
Year ('79) as well as BIG EAST Coach of the Year on four
occasions ('99, '04, '05, '08).
Courtesy:
University of Notre Dame
Virginia's Bernardino Appointed
President-Elect
I
am very honored to serve in this role and pledge to do
all
possible in the coming years to
challenge all members of our College Swim Coaching
Profession to become actively involved and engaged in
our organization. For too long I have sat on the
sidelines and watched, hoping others would do for me.
Now, I will endeavor to do FOR, but most importantly,
"WITH" others in our profession. If one is not part of
the solution, they are part of the problem!! I
will solicit assistance from and place great emphasis on
involving our best and most highly acclaimed coaches to
join the effort to push our sport forward. It is
vital that we proactively think through the turbulent
waters that may lie ahead and place our sport in a
position to succeed and prosper. We must define our
priorities and collectively push our profession
forward.
I am excited to work with Bob Groseth
and would like to thank George Kennedy , the CSCAA
Board, and Phil Whitten for all their diligent and
dedicated work these past several years. They have
moved our organization forward in many ways and paved
the way for future members of our organization to
succeed and lead our sport in a positive direction.
I
actively seek and encourage the input of all coaches and
our organization members. I hope to assist one and all
in an effort to bring both our sport and this
organization to a level of excellence that is
commiserate with the exceptional nature of the sport of
swimming.
Mark
Bernardino
Swimmer Wins NCAA Sportsmanship Award
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2010 NCAA Qualifying
Standards Announced:
Division I
Division II Women
Division II Men
Division III
Bucknell Water Polo and
Swimming & Diving Matching Gift Challenge Made
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NCAA
committees endorse swimsuit restrictions
Records set in 2009 to
stand
The NCAA Divisions I, II and III Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Committees have endorsed swimsuit rules for 2009-10 collegiate competition and beyond that restrict suit construction to textiles or a woven material.
The swimming committees also recommended that suit coverage be limited to between the waist and kneecap for men and between the shoulder and kneecap for women.
The new standards, which must be approved by the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel before being implemented, also would require materials to be 100 percent permeable to both air and water and be no more than .8 millimeters thick.
The proposal comes after 18 months during which hundreds of professional and collegiate swimmers wearing impermeable, body-conforming and drag-diminished suits essentially rewrote the records books. The NCAA committee actions reflect the sentiment of coaches wanting restrictions that would make suits more closely resemble those worn in the 2008 collegiate championships rather than the ones that contributed to 70 NCAA meet records in 2009.
“Our decisions reflect the vast majority of college coaches deciding what they are willing to accept in performance augmentation,” said Michigan women’s coach Jim Richardson. He provided the technical expertise for an NCAA suit subcommittee that brought recommendations to the full committees after months of comprehensive research and communication with other constituencies, including suit manufacturers.
“The general feeling among coaches was that the new technology suits had too profound of an effect on performance,” Richardson said.
FINA, the sport’s international governing body, adopted similar restrictions for international competition during a series of meetings that concluded this week in conjunction with the 2009 world championships in Rome. However, Oakland Athletics Director Tracy Huth, who chairs both the Division I committee and the rules committee, said the NCAA reached its conclusions independently of FINA.
“Our NCAA subcommittee has been working tirelessly since the end of the 2009 collegiate championships and even well before that to get our arms around this issue,” Huth said. “We wanted to develop rules regardless of what FINA might do.”
Huth said the similarity between NCAA and FINA standards regarding the suits likely reflects a growing concern among coaches and others worldwide who worry that the new technology suits that made such a splash at the 2008 Olympics ultimately threatened the integrity of the sport. Huth and Richardson said the NCAA committees’ goal was to get away from the impermeable material used in the technology suits that added buoyancy and reduced resistance. Coverage also was a factor, they said, since the more the suit covers, the more it affects on performance.
The primary difference between the NCAA recommendations and FINA’s is when the new policies take effect. FINA has indicated its standards will be effective sometime in 2010, while the NCAA recommendations are for the collegiate season that begins in September.
Other minor differences include the NCAA allowing a space not to exceed 9 square inches for an impermeable school logo.
“This represents the first time we’ll have rules specifically for suits,” Huth said. “Previously our rules covered equipment and ‘uniforms,’ but now we have rules designed specifically for the suit swimmers wear. We certainly couldn’t have anticipated this being a need two years ago.”
The NCAA committees also voted to disallow qualification for NCAA championships in multi-national meets sanctioned by FINA. Swimmers seeking qualifying times for NCAA meets must do so in bona fide competition conducted under NCAA rules (this would include meets sanctioned by USA Swimming and USA Diving as well as competition at Canadian institutions that are in the process of reclassifying as NCAA members).
Committee members also voted to retain records set in the 2009 NCAA championships. The decision followed a rigorous discussion about whether this past year’s meet records set with the techno suits diminished previous accomplishments.
Sentiment among committee members ranged from placing an asterisk by the 2009 marks (one coach on the committee even said records set at the institution’s pool this past year were not being recognized as school marks if they were set by swimmers wearing the techno suits) to allowing them as legitimate under terms that at the time were acceptable.
The committee did agree to
include the previous mark for records set in 2009 on
heat sheets at the 2010 championships to provide
context for participants. The group stopped short of
footnoting the circumstances in other record
documents, however, not wanting to diminish the
accomplishment of any student-athlete.
2009 Individual Scholar
All-American Lists Now Posted
BALTIMORE, MD, July
1-Congratulations to the 2009 College Swimming Coaches
Association of America Scholar All-Americans. Your award
demands hours of preparation and training in the
classroom and in the pool, pursuit and commitment to
excellence; and the ability to work effectively with
professors, coaches and teammates. It is a great
pleasure to congratulate each of your on behalf of the
CSCAA.
George Kennedy
President, CSCAA
Division I
Division II
Division III
NAIA
Honorable
Mention-Division I
Honorable
Mention-Division II
Honorable
Mention-Division III
Spring 2009 Team Scholar All-American Lists Now Posted
Division I
Division II
Division III
NAIA
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