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College Prep Clinic

Navigating College Swimming Recruitment

Are you a high school swimmer (or parent) wondering how college recruiting really works? Join us for a live, interactive Zoom clinic designed to demystify the process and help you make informed, confident decisions about your future in the pool and in the classroom.

Led by experienced college coaches and current student‑athletes, this 2 hour and 15 minute session will walk you through every step of the college swimming journey.

What You'll Learn

Understanding the College Swimming & Recruiting Process

There are different recruiting rules for Division I, II and III. Knowing the rules and identifying which division suits your ability is critical to understanding the recruiting process.

Choosing the Right School & Team

Matching your academic, athletic, and social priorities
Campus culture, team fit, and coaching style
Building a balanced college list you'll actually be excited about

Admissions Overview

How admissions and athletics intersect
Academic expectations and holistic review
Tips for presenting your best self on applications

How to Email College Coaches

What to include in an introductory email
How to highlight your times, academics, and character
Common mistakes to avoid
Examples of effective first outreach

Q&A with Current College Swimmers

What day‑to‑day college swimming is really like
Balancing academics, training, and social life
What they wish they had known in high school
Open Q&A-ask your own questions live

Key takeaways from the clinic:

Next steps you can start taking right now
Final Q&A

Who Should Attend?

High school swimmers considering college swimming (any division)
Parents/guardians who want to understand and support the process

When:

Sunday, August 23

Time:

10:00 AM OR 7:00 PM EST

Format:

Zoom clinic

Length:

2 hours 15 minutes

Cost: $199

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!

Coach Kevin Tyrrell, Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving, will guide swimmers from the recruiting process to life as a student-athlete.

This clinic is open to all rising 10th-12th grade students especially those who are interested in swimming in college (high school graduating classes of 2027-2029).

Interested in being mentored through the recruiting process by a current collegiate athlete?

Optional add-on services will be available to interested student‑athletes at the conclusion of the session. While no guarantees can be made regarding admission to any particular institution, our mentors—who have recently navigated the recruiting process themselves—can:

Share practical “dos and don’ts” of college recruiting
Review and provide feedback on your emails to coaches
Offer guidance on when and how to reach out to programs
Help you prepare for conversations and interviews with coaches

They also emphasize that many colleges are not only seeking strong swimmers, but well‑rounded student‑athletes who demonstrate academic commitment, character, and fit with the institution’s values.