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Doug Grooms Named CSCAA\u2019s Richard E. Steadman Award for 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

Doug Grooms,<\/strong> the former head coach of Missouri S&T Swimming, has been awarded the 2024 Richard E. Steadman Award by the CSCAA.<\/p>\n

The honor from the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America goes to \u201cindividuals who have made significant contributions to promoting happiness within the sport of swimming and diving.\u201d It is voted on by members of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, the CSCAA Forum and the CSCAA.<\/p>\n

Grooms spent 24 years as the head coach of the Miners, leading them to 13 top-10 national finishes, including the 2008 runner-up award. The Miners were third in 2009 and fourth in 2007. Grooms was a 13-time conference coach of the year, six times in the Great Lakes Valley Conference and seven times the coach of the year at the New South Intercollegiate Swimming Championships.<\/p>\n

Grooms retired at the end of the 2022 season<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cDoug Grooms embodies the essence of coaching excellence, consistently inspiring athletes to surpass their potential and achieve greatness. His unwavering dedication to the sport and unparalleled leadership have left an indelible mark on the swimming community,\u201d said Kansas women\u2019s swim coach Clark Campbell<\/strong> said in a press release<\/a>. \u201cAs he receives the prestigious Richard Steadman award from the CSCAA, we celebrate not only his remarkable achievements but also the profound impact he has had on countless lives. Doug\u2019s passion for coaching serves as inspiration, guiding the next generation of coaches towards success. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Grooms will be honored at the CSCAA College Swimming and Diving Awards on May 6 at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis. The list of Richard E. Steadman Award winners is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cDoug Grooms exemplified the true art of coaching,\u201d said Samantha Barany<\/strong>, Executive Director of CSCAA. \u201cHe maintained an unwavering commitment to athlete development, both as a person and as an athlete. He embodies the very best values a coach could possess and as he accepts the prestigious Richard E. Steadman award from the CSCAA, we not only celebrate his remarkable achievements but also recognize his enduring impact on those he had an opportunity to work with.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 The above press release was posted by Swimming World in conjunction with the CSCAA. For press releases and advertising inquiries please contact <\/em>Advertising@SwimmingWorld.com<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"