ASCA Hall of Fame

About the ASCA Hall of Fame

The American Swimming Coaches Association Hall of Fame recognizes the best coaches in our profession. Inductees, dating back to 1958, have developed the most accomplished athletes in our sport. These coaches have not other produced world class athletes, but have contributed to the history and success of American swimming. In addition, they have created programs and developed methodologies that have truly elevated the sport of swimming in the United States and around the world.

Nominations for the ASCA Hall of Fame must be submitted by a current ASCA member by January 15 of each year.

ASCA Hall of Fame Criteria

Must have met the following two standards:

• Must be in good standing with ASCA, USA Swimming, and the Center for Safe Sport.
• Must have coached swimming at the high school, club, and/or college level for a period of 20 years or more.

Also achieve any (3) of the following:

• Placing two teams in the Top 10 at the USA Swimming Nationals and/or the top 10 NCAA Division 1 Nationals and/or the Top 2 teams at the NCAA Division II or III Nationals.
• Coach of Record (at any time in their career) for two years or more of two individual USA summer national champions, 5 NCAA Division 1 national champions, 15 NCAA Division 2 national champions, or 15 NCAA Division 3 national champions.
• Coach of Record (at any time in their career) for two years or more of two individual USA Olympic or World Championships (LC) medalists.
• Coach of Record(at any time of their career) for two years or more of two World Record Holders (relay members would be in the Olympic Medalist/World Record holder category).
• Coach of Record for five or more athletes qualifying for the USA Swimming National Junior Team or the era equivalent. Made a significant contribution to the sport of swimming, community and/or profession.
• Must have coached swimming at the high school, club, and/or college level for a period of 20 years or more.