Swimming and Diving

Gifts to the Swimming & Diving teams will help us fund:

Coaching support: Bill Tyler has been an invaluable part of our program for six years, helping swimmers refine their stroke technique while bringing a positive presence to the deck. Assistant Coach Mackenzie Landsittel joined our staff last year and adds energy, expertise and even more opportunities for individualized coaching. Fundraising also helps supplement the budget for our diving coach, whose specialized knowledge is essential to supporting our divers. With 3–4 coaches on deck, we can work with smaller training groups and provide more frequent, individualized feedback — and the results speak for themselves: every member of our team recorded at least one personal best last season.

Enhanced training equipment: Last year, your support helped us purchase a Power Rack for resisted swimming and power development. We hope to add another station, along with equipment such as Tempo Trainers and parachutes. These tools give our athletes access to training resources that enhance power, stroke technique and overall performance, helping them become more competitive in meets.

Our 2028 training trip: The team takes a training trip every other year, and we’re already looking ahead to 2028. Our most recent trip to Puerto Rico was an incredible experience, combining intensive long-course training and double practices with team adventures, including time at the beach and hiking and swimming beneath the waterfalls at Gozalandia. These trips are an important tradition that strengthens team bonds, supports our competitive preparation and helps us attract future members of the program.

Your generosity directly enhances both the competitive performance and the student-athlete experience of our swimmers and divers. More coaches mean more individualized feedback, better equipment means stronger training, and team travel creates opportunities to grow together in and out of the pool.

Thank you for supporting Mount Holyoke Swimming & Diving and helping our student-athletes reach their goals.

Exciting news — an anonymous donor and loyal champion of Mount Holyoke Swimming and Diving is matching every gift, dollar for dollar, up to a maximum of $1,500!