Alabama’s\u00a0Dennis Pursley\u00a0<\/strong>is recognized as an international aquatic legend. More than 40 years after winning an SEC 200-yard breaststroke title, he is back, raising the Crimson Tide to NCAA relevance.<\/p>\n In this article, Swimming World’s<\/em> Michael Stott\u00a0<\/strong>and Pursley discuss Pursley’s return to his Alma Mater, the influence coaches John Foster<\/strong> and\u00a0Don Gambril<\/strong> had on him during his time as a swimmer at Alabama, and some of Pursley’s coaching styles. Also discussed is Pursley’s time as USA Swimming’s first national team director, his time as the first head coach of the Australian Institute of Sport, and his time coaching club in various cities.<\/p>\n To read more about Dennis Pursley be sure to check out the February 2016 issue of Swimming World Magazine<\/em>, available now!<\/p>\n Total Access Members Can Login To My Account<\/a> and Download Now! \u00a0Not A Total Access Member?\u00a0Get your copy of the February 2016 Issue\u00a0of\u00a0Swimming World Magazine\u00a0HERE<\/em>!<\/a><\/p>\n Curious what else you will find in the February 2016 issue of\u00a0Swimming World Magazine<\/em>?<\/p>\n Check out the Inside Swimming World video:<\/p>\n \u00a0