Split Time, Jan. 27, 2010: Club Coaches’ Role in the Future of USA Swimming

PHOENIX, Arizona, January 27. THIS week's Split Time topic is a hot issue for club coaches across the country. A role that was once the backbone of USA Swimming is changing, and some club coaches fear their role will soon be to head feeder programs for college and post-grad programs.

College swimming has always relied on clubs to develop talent before sending swimmers off to school, but a recent development with USA Swimming's Post-Graduate Centers, has left club coaches worried that their most talented swimmers could be targeted by these "Centers of Excellence," even before they reach college.

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