Swimming and diving teams receive academic honor
The Olivet College men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams have received the 2013 Fall Scholar All-America Team award from the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA).
OLIVET, Mich. – The Olivet College men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams have received the 2013 Fall Scholar All-America Team award from the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA).
Under the leadership of second-year Head Coach Elise Knoche, the Comet women posted a 3.51 grade point average (GPA) during the fall semester, which was the 13th highest among all NCAA DIII schools. The Olivet men had a 3.36 GPA, which tied for 18th highest.
The Team Scholar All American award is presented to college and university swimming and diving teams, who have achieved a 3.0 or higher GPA. The award is presented twice annually, once in the fall semester/term and in the semester/term of the NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA Swimming and Diving Championships (Winter/Spring).
Founded in 1922, the CSCAA is the oldest professional organization of college coaches in America. The CSCAA is dedicated to serving and providing leadership for the advancement of the sport of swimming and diving at the collegiate level.