Michelle LombanaDo 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…Oct 25, 2018Oct 25, 2018
Michelle LombanaFAQ 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…Jul 23, 2018Jul 23, 2018
Michelle LombanaA 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…Jul 21, 2018Jul 21, 2018
Michelle LombanaHow 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…Jun 25, 2018Jun 25, 2018
Michelle LombanaCollege Swimming: The Walk-on AthleteMany college swimmers are recruited athletes while others are walk-on athletes.Jun 25, 2018Jun 25, 2018
Michelle LombanaShould 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…Jun 25, 2018Jun 25, 2018
Michelle LombanaWhat 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…Jun 12, 2018Jun 12, 2018
Michelle LombanaDeciding Which Events to Swim in College“Which events should I swim in college?”May 21, 2018May 21, 2018
Michelle LombanaCall of Duty — Being the Older Brother of a SwimmerBeing the oldest brother has a lot of perks. But the downside is, you have little brothers. Watching my two younger brothers grow up has…May 21, 2018May 21, 2018
Michelle LombanaGetting 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…May 15, 2018May 15, 2018