Celebrating 100 Years
One hundred years ago, a handful of coaches assembled to create the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA), the nation’s first intercollegiate coaching association. This year, the CSCAA is proud to launch a year-long celebration of its rich history, showcasing the people who have made significant contributions both in the water and society and highlight opportunities the sport provides to thousands of student-athletes.
Components
Brand Kit
The association is kicking off its centennial with the introduction of a commemorative logo (see above). The logo is designed for inclusion on uniforms, publications, and digital platforms. Institutions will be provided with a brand kit to highlight the anniversary while member coaches will receive commemorative patches for use on their coaching apparel. Download Brand Kit
Coaching Pioneers & 100 Greatest Coaches
The CSCAA will announce its 100 Greatest Coaches, a compilation of the 100 most-accomplished college swimming and diving coaches. The process will begin with nominations from coaches, media personnel, and the general public. The Centennial Executive Committee will then narrow the list of nominees on the basis of each coach’s accomplishments and greater impact in the college swimming and diving community. Final selections will be made and announced in January. The Committee will also acknowledge Coaching Pioneers whose contributions extend beyond championships and records. Nomination Deadline: September 6, 2021. Publication: January 10, 2022
100 Greatest Swimmers and Divers
The CSCAA will celebrate its 100 Greatest Swimmers and Divers, a compilation of the 100 most-accomplished college swimmers and divers across all divisions. Like the coaches, the process will begin with public nominations followed by vetting by the Centennial Executive Committee and decided by a panel of selectors. Nomination Deadline: August 15, 2021. Publication: November 8, 2021
100 Alumni of Impact
Following graduation, thousands of college swimming and diving alumni have gone onto great success outside of the pool. The CSCAA will recognize 100 former swimmers and divers for their contributions in business, science, government, the military, education and society. Like the coaches, the process will begin with public nominations followed by vetting by the Centennial Executive Committee and final selections announced in December. Nomination Deadline: October 4, 2021. Publication: December 6, 2021
Centennial MVP Team
The Centennial MVP Team will recognize the most accomplished swimmer or diver (male and female) for every college or university that has fielded a varsity program. These individuals will be selected by representatives from each institution. Coaches and media personnel may submit their selections online. Nomination Deadline: October 4, 2021. Publication: January 24, 2022
Centennial Convention
The CSCAA will conclude its centennial with its annual convention, May 2-5, 2022 in Rosemont, Illinois. The Centennial Convention will be the association’s first in-person convention since 2019 and follows this year’s record-setting virtual convention.
A blue-ribbon panel was convened to develop criteria, research, and narrow the choices for the selection of the sport’s greatest athletes, coaches and alumni. The executive committee consist of:
Bob Groseth - Queens (NC), Northwestern, Iowa State, University of Cincinnati
Jim Ellis - Philadelphia Department of Recreation
Anne Goodman James - Colorado College, Arkansas, Northern Michigan, Cal State Hayward, Texas Tech
Pete Hovland - Oakland, Chico State
Jon Lederhouse - Wheaton (IL)
If you would like to participate, please contact Matt Zimmer.