CSCAA Division III Hall of Fame Inaugural Class Announced
January 28, 2024 -The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA) proudly unveils the inaugural class of the CSCAA Division III Hall of Fame. This distinguished recognition aims to honor the exceptional contributions of swimmers, divers, and coaches within the NCAA Division III realm. The inaugural induction ceremony is set to take place at the CSCAA Annual Awards Celebration on May 6, 2024, hosted at the illustrious Hyatt Regency in downtown Indianapolis.
The forthcoming CSCAA Annual Awards Celebration on May 6, 2024, promises to be an extraordinary event, featuring the prestigious debut of the CSCAA Division III Hall of Fame. The inaugural class comprises thirty-eight outstanding swimmers, divers, and coaches, each recognized for their remarkable achievements and profound impact on collegiate swimming and diving.
Worth noting, in 2021, the CSCAA’s Centennial Celebration previously honored the 100 Greatest College Coaches and 100 Greatest Female and Male Swimmers and Divers of the past century. The inaugural Hall of Fame class all holds membership in this elite 100 group, cementing their legacy in the newly established CSCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame.
A complete list of the 2024 Division III Hall of Fame Inductees can be found on the CSCAA website at: www.cscaa.org/d3hof
Samantha Barany, CSCAA Executive Director, emphasized the significance of the Hall of Fame, stating, “This Hall of Fame stands as a tribute to the remarkable careers and accomplishments of swimmers, divers, and coaches who have played pivotal roles in shaping the landscape of collegiate swimming and diving at the Division III level. The inductees will be celebrated not only for their exceptional athletic careers but also for their enduring impact on our sport, their teams, and their institutions. I would like to personally thank the Division III Hall of Fame Committee of Keith Beckett, Nancy Bigelow, Bob Pearson, John Patnott, Mike Sutton, Teresa Fish , Brad Shively and Jon Leaderhouse, for their dedicated work to ensure the successful launch of this important program!”
The induction ceremony will bring together luminaries from the world of swimming and diving to honor the first class of inductees. Their legacy is destined to be a beacon of inspiration for generations to come.
The CSCAA extends an invitation to all members of the CSCAA community, fans, and supporters to join in the celebration of the CSCAA Division III Hall of Fame's inaugural induction. Witness the enshrinement of the best of the best, as their stories and achievements continue to inspire the next generation in the sport of swimming and diving.
For detailed information about the CSCAA Division III Hall of Fame and the upcoming induction ceremony, please visit www.cscaa.org/meetings.
List of 2024 Inductees:
Coaches:
Susan Bassett (Union College, NY)
Douglas Boyd (UC San Diego)
Charles Butt (Bowdoin College)
Penny Dean (Pomona-Pitzer College)
Fletcher Gilders (Kenyon College
David Hauck (St. Olaf College)
George Kennedy (Johns Hopkins University)
Don Megerle (Tufts University)
Paula Miller (Ithaca College)
Bill Morgan (UC San Diego)
Nick Nichols (Amherst College)
John Patnott (Hope College)
Carl Samuelson (Williams College)
James Steen (Kenyon College)
Michael Sutton (Claremont-Mudd-Scripps)
Tim Welsh (Johns Hopkins University)
Female Athletes:
Patty Abt (Kenyon College)
Carla Ainsworth (Kenyon College)
Amy Heasley (Kenyon College)
Elizabeth Jex (Williams College)
Elizabeth Olsen (Colorado College)
Lindsay Payne (Williams College)
Kathryn Petrock (Kenyon College)
Brittany Sasser (Amherst College)
Kendra Stern (Amherst College)
Logan Todhunter (Williams College)
Caroline Wilson (Williams College)
Male Athletes:
James Born (Kenyon College)
Joshua Boss (Hope College)
Marc Courtney-Brooks (Kenyon College)
Andres Duda (Kenyon College)
Jeff Gorton (Kalamazoo College)
Robert Hauck (St. Olaf College)
Travis Miller (UC San Diego)
Dennis Mulvihill (Kenyon College)
William Smiddy (Johns Hopkins University)
Allen Weik (Denison University)
Andrew Wilson (Emory University)
About CSCAA:
Founded in 1922, the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) – the first organization of college coaches in America -is a professional organization of college swimming and diving coaches dedicated to serving and providing leadership for the advancement of the sport of swimming & diving at the collegiate level. With a mission to protect, preserve and expand college swimming and diving opportunities, the CSCAA provides valuable resources, educational opportunities, and leadership development to its members, fostering a thriving and competitive collegiate swimming and diving community.