This clinic is designed for any highly motivated swimmer who wants a glimpse into the college swimming experience. From technical swim workouts and information on strength training to campus and academic life, the goal is to educate and inspire swimmers on the differences and possibilities of swimming for any collegiate program.
Coaches Kevin Tyrrell, Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving, and Dawn Dill, Wellesley College, will guide swimmers from the recruiting process to life as a student-athlete.
This clinic is open to all rising 9th-12th grade students especially those who are interested in swimming in college (high school graduating classes of 2025-2028). We do not offer transportation or overnight accommodations.
Swim training in college can be very different than what many swimmers previously experience. The goal in college is to find a swimmer's strengths and provide more specific training for those events. As a result, training can be both specific and creative at times.
The majority of swimmers participate in dryland activities conducted mostly by swim coaches. In college, many programs have specific strength and conditioning staff working to assist the swimmers while making sure they remain injury free.
While swimming does consume a lot of time as an activity, academics and friendships are important too. Hear from current college students on how they balance their life on campus.
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.
Saturday, August 17 Sunday, August 18
8:30 AM Check in 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
9:00-5:00 PM
Located at Blodgett Pool, Harvard University.
65 North Harvard St., Boston 02163
Swim sessions include:
Drills designed to enhance connection and balance
Specific training for your event
Incorporating power
Mock College dual meet
Discussion sessions include:
Recruiting timelines for the three different divisions
How to write an introductory email to college coaches
How to choose a school and team you will enjoy
Admissions process overview
Panel discussion with current college swimmers
Question and answer session
Cost: $525
A complete itinerary will be sent the week prior to the clinic.
This program does not provide housing.
While this is not a complete list, please use the link below to get
started with your accommodation search.
We recommend public transportation! Harvard's campus is about
a 20 minute ride using Uber/Lyft/taxi.
If you have a sense of adventure, take the MBTA Silver Line (gray shuttle bus) SL1 from the arrivals level of any airport terminal to
South Station (this is also the bus/train station.)
At South Station change to the MBTA Red Line subway toward Alewife.
Exit at Harvard Square. It will take approximately 40 minutes.