CHATTANOOGA, TN- The Baylor School Varsity Swimming & Diving team was named by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) as 2019-2020 Combined National Independent School Dual Meet Champions. The Baylor School racked up a total of 11,086 power points between both the boys and girls teams. The NISCA awards program is based on submitted team results of high school athletes (grades 9-12) that are translated into power points. Despite COVID shutting down spring swimming in several states, the National Dual Meet Team Ranking Program had a solid showing with 320 teams entering. Though down from last year’s total, the number still exceeds the total number of teams participating in five out of the last 14 years.
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Now Hiring LIFEGUARDS
The Baylor School is now hiring lifeguards. Applicants must have a current lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross, YMCA or Ellis. We have several different shifts available including mornings and evenings. Morning and Evening shifts are during coached practices. All shifts are at the Baylor School (171 Baylor School Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405). Compensation ranges from $9.50 – $12 per hour depending on experience. Please email Laura Pitman for more information. See the job application below.
Baylor School Swimming & Diving Receives NISCA Scholar Team Awards
CHATTANOOGA, TN- On July 3, 2020, the Baylor School Swimming & Diving teams were recognized by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA) as 2019-2020 Scholar Teams.
The Baylor School boys had a 3.628 team GPA to earn NISCA Silver Level Academic status. The boy’s team also got it done in the pool as they claimed the 2020 TISCA State Swimming & Diving Championship.
The Baylor School girls finished with a 3.600 team GPA earning NISCA Silver Level Academic Status. The girls were equally impressive in the pool taking the 2020 TISCA State Swimming & Diving Championship.
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Olympian Missy Franklin & Baylor Alumni Kristen Vredeveld Inspire Baylor Swimmers During Special Zoom Meeting
CHATTANOOGA, TN- On Thursday evening July 2nd, the Baylor Swim Club hosted a private question and answer zoom meeting for its members and athletes with Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin and Baylor School alumni Kristen Vredeveld.
Baylor Swim Club athletes were asked to submit questions ahead of time for Missy and Kristen to answer. Franklin and Vredeveld have a unique bond, as they are great friends and were college roommates during their time swimming at the University of California at Berkley. Franklin and Vredeveld discussed various topics that ranged from swimmers’ diet, the best memories of their swimming careers, and how athletes have to deal with adversity in and out of the pool.
Baylor Seniors Make 2020 College Choices
Congratulations to the ten Baylor Swim Club and/or Baylor School seniors who have announced their college choices for 2020. All ten seniors will be continuing their swimming careers in college. Good luck to all of these seniors in their future endeavors both in and out of the pool. See the complete list of seniors and their college choices below.
See the video below as we recognize our senior class of 2020.
Head Coach Dan Flack Featured on FitterandFaster.com Coaches Corner Webcast
CHATTANOOGA, TN- On Wednesday, May 13th Baylor School / Baylor Swim Club Head Coach Dan Flack was featured on fitterandfaster.com weekly webcast called Coaches Corner. The webcast is hosted each week by Victor Swim Club Head Coach Mike Murray and his special guest this week was Dan Flack. During this edition of the Coaches Corner, they talked about race details and specific training. They also discussed how Flack creates focus centered workouts and reinforces correct technique.
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Baylor Swimming Celebrates Senior College Commitments Virtually
CHATTANOOGA, TN- The Baylor School / Baylor Swim Club intended to celebrate the college commitments for the 2020 senior class on Tues., April 13th, however, due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, we were not able to do that in the usual in-person party. Therefore we will recognize and celebrate our ten seniors virtually who will be moving on to swim in college. Congratulations to all our student-athletes on their wonderful accomplishments!
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Relay Record Powers Baylor Swim Club to 2020 Southeastern Swimming Region 2 Championship
CHATTANOOGA, TN- On the weekend of February 14-16, 2020, over one hundred and thirty Baylor Swim Club athletes competed in the Southeastern Swimming Region 2 Championships held at the Baylor School Natatorium. Over 600 athletes from the Southeastern Swimming LSC East Region swam in the two and a half-day competition. The Baylor Swim Club took the overall team title, scoring 1,584 points. Tenessee Aquatics finished second with 502 points, while McCallie/ GPS Aquatics claimed third with 497.50 points. One of the highlights of the meet came from the Baylor senior girls 200 yard Medley Relay. The quartet of Ellie Waldrep, Breanna Belcher, Avery Wilson, and Audrey Rackel broke the 17-18 girls Southeastern Swimming record in the event posting a time of 1:45.66. The previous record set back in 2010 was held Baylor Swim Club’s Lauren Williams, Alison Lusk, Anna Rae Gwarjanski, and Ashley Vance.
Baylor School Claims Combined, Girls, & Boys 2020 TISCA State Swimming & Diving Titles
KNOXVILLE, TN- On Friday and Saturday, February 7-8 the Baylor School has won the combined and girls 2020 TISCA State Swimming & Diving Championships. This is the fifteenth year in a row that the Baylor School has won the combined team title, while the girls claimed their second state title in a row with a victory over Harpeth Hall. Harpeth Hall has won the Swimming World High School National Championship in both 2018 & 2019. The Baylor School boys finished in a first-place tie with the McCallie School with both teams scoring 248 points as the meet came down to the final relays. This is the first time since 2013 that the Baylor School was able to take the combined, girls, and boys state championships. The high school state meet was held on the campus of the University of Tennessee at the Alan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center in Knoxville, TN.
Porter, Smith, & Waldrep Make USA Swimming 18 & Under World 100 List
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO– On Tuesday, January 21, USA Swimming announced the honorees for the fourth-annual 18 & Under World 100, recognizing many of the nation’s top up-and-coming swimmers for their performances in 2019. This year Baylor Swim Club athletes Cecilia Porter, Ellie Waldrep, and alumni Addison Smith made the list.
- Full 2019 18 & Under World Rankings
- USA Swimming 18 & Under World 100 List
- USA Swimming Names 18 & Under World 100 List– press release
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