CSCAA Division III Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Announced
November 14, 2024 – The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) is excited to announce the CSCAA Division III Hall of Fame Class of 2025, recognizing the exceptional achievements and contributions of NCAA Division III swimmers, divers, and coaches. The induction ceremony will take place on May 5, 2025, at the CSCAA Annual Awards Celebration at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley in Raleigh, North Carolina.
This year’s Hall of Fame class includes twenty distinguished individuals whose remarkable achievements and lasting impact have shaped the landscape of collegiate swimming and diving.
Samantha Barany, Executive Director of the CSCAA, highlighted the importance of this honor: “Congratulations to the Division III Hall of Fame Class of 2025! This Hall of Fame celebrates the extraordinary careers of swimmers, divers, and coaches who have left a lasting legacy in Division III collegiate swimming and diving. These inductees are being celebrated not only for their athletic excellence but also for their enduring contributions to the sport, their teams, and their institutions.”
Barany also expressed her appreciation for the Division III Hall of Fame Committee—Keith Beckett, Nancy Bigelow, Bob Pearson, John Patnott, Mike Sutton, Teresa Fish, Brad Shively, and Jon Lederhouse—saying, “I am deeply grateful for the committee’s dedication. They are each committed to this important recognition, ensuring we continue to be inspired by the great people who have paved the way for us all. We look forward to celebrating this inspiring group at our Annual Awards Celebration in May.”
The Awards Celebration will also honor the accomplishments of teams and individuals from the 2024-25 collegiate season, as well as the five CSCAA major awards presented annually.
The CSCAA warmly invites its members, fans, and supporters to join in celebrating the 2025 Division III Hall of Fame Class. Together, we will honor these extraordinary individuals and their legacies, inspiring future generations in swimming and diving.
For a complete list of the Division III Hall of Fame Inductees, please visit the CSCAA website at www.cscaa.org/d3hof.
For more details about the CSCAA Division III Hall of Fame and the induction ceremony, visit https://www.cscaa.org/meetings-scroll
List of 2025 Inductees:
Coaches:
Keith Beckett - The College of Wooster
John Benedick - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Nancy Bigelow - Tufts University; Wellesley College
Tom Erdos - Allegheny College
Robert (Bob) Kent - Kalamazoo College
Jon Lederhouse - Wheaton College (IL)
Gail Pebworth - Wabash College
Scott Woodburn - St. Lawrence University
Female Athletes:
Helen Collins - Bryn Mawr College
Mary Gentry - Pomona-Pitzer College
Male Athletes:
Jonathan Blank - Johns Hopkins University
Tim Bridgham - Kenyon College
Frank Christian - Monmouth University
Timothy (Tim) Collins - Johns Hopkins University
Tim Glasser - Kenyon College
William (Bill) Kiss - Monmouth University
Douglas (Doug) Morgan - Johns Hopkins University
Gregg Parini - Kenyon College
Chris van De Mark - Grove City College
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.