Michelle Lombana·Oct 25, 2018Do College Swim Coaches Really Check Social Media?Every year we hear stories of athletes who have offers retracted due to things they post on social media. As parents, we often take the…
Michelle Lombana·Jul 23, 2018FAQ About Swimming in CollegeHere are the answers to some of the most common questions that I hear from parents and swimmers about the recruiting process to swim in…
Michelle Lombana·Jul 21, 2018A Day in the Life of a College SwimmerMonday morning starts with an alarm ringing at 5:30 a.m., then 5:35, then 5:40. I need all three because I often don’t get enough sleep and…
Michelle Lombana·Jun 25, 2018How to Evaluate Coaching Style in College SwimmingOne of the factors to consider when searching for a college swim program is the coaching style of both the head coach and the assistant…
Michelle Lombana·Jun 25, 2018College Swimming: The Walk-on AthleteMany college swimmers are recruited athletes while others are walk-on athletes.
Michelle Lombana·Jun 25, 2018Should We Ask College Swim Coaches for a Pre-Read?While it’s advisable to cast a wide net when first researching college swim programs, swimmers need to narrow down their list of target…
Michelle Lombana·Jun 12, 2018What Should My Swimmer Be Doing This Summer?Summer is an ideal time to begin the college recruiting process as swimmers are out of school and have more free time, plus coaches have…
Michelle Lombana·May 21, 2018Deciding Which Events to Swim in College“Which events should I swim in college?”
Michelle Lombana·May 15, 2018Getting Organized to Swim in CollegeWhen beginning any project, many people have trouble knowing where to begin and how to focus on getting organized, setting new goals, and…
Michelle Lombana·Apr 24, 2018Important Changes to NCAA Recruiting Rules Affecting College SwimmingThe NCAA has made two major changes to recruiting rules that you should know about.