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Men's Swimming and Diving Headlines
Way Powers Men's Swimming and Diving To 160-140 Win Over URI
11/15/2008
Springfield Mass. – November 15, 2008 – The Springfield College men’s swimming and diving team picked up a narrow victory as they defeated the University of Rhode Island, 160-140, in a meet held at the Art Linkletter Natatorium on Saturday afternoon. Read More
Sobel Earns NEWMAC Diver of the Week Honors
Springfield, Mass. - November 3, 2008 - Brian Sobel has had a great start to his sophomore campaign and was honored for his efforts by being named the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Diver of the Week. Read More
Southern Connecticut Edges Men's Swimming and Diving 155.5-142.5
New Britain, Conn. - November 1, 2008 - The Springfield College men's swimming and diving team was edged by Southern Connecticut, 155.5-142.5, in a meet hosted at Central Connecticut State University on Saturday afternoon. Read More.
Men's Swimming and Diving Open Up Season With 132-106 Win Over Holy Cross
Springfield, Mass. - October 22, 2008 - The Springfield College men's swimming and diving season started the season off on a high note as it defeated visiting Holy Cross, 132-106, in the Art Linkletter Natatorium on Wednesday evening. Read More.
More Headlines
- Men's Swimming and Diving Set to Begin 2008-2009 Campaign on Wednesday
- Justin Zook '08 Sets World Record and Captures a Gold Medal at the Paralympic Games in Beijing
- Burch Competes in 100 Freestyle at 2008 Summer Olympic Games
- Bermuda Swimmer Pride of Springfield
- Louis Arruda '05 Finishes 88th in 100 Free at the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials
About The Team
After finishing 14th at the NCAA Championships in 2008, the Springfield College men's swimming and diving team continued to prove it was one of the top programs in the country.The Pride, which finished third in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) in 2008, have a handful of returning national qualifiers upon which to build for the upcoming year.
Senior Greg Pearsall and junior Matt Manoni return after achieving national qualifying standards a year ago, and will lead the Pride this year along with senior Anthony Bruno, junior Ryan Mackstutis, and sophomore Andrew Blakesley . The emergence of sophomore Brian Sobol last year on the diving boards proved that the Pride will be strong on both ends of the pool once again this year.
The 2008-09 men’s swimming and diving team at Springfield College is headed by Coach John Taffe who enters his 20th season directing the Pride. Nine Pride squads have finished among the top 20 teams in Division III over the past 11 years, as Taffe guided the Pride to its first-ever NEWMAC championship in 2005. That earned him NEWMAC Coach of the Year honors that year. Taffe feels that this year's squad will maintain its high level of performance, thanks in part to one of his strongest freshman classes in years. Looking to make an impact in their first year in the pool at Springfield are Brian Way,Joshua Ernst, John MacDonald, Scott Mackstutis, and Gary York.
The diving team is led by Coach Peter Avdoulos in his 24th season. The 1985 graduate of SC was named the 2005 NCAA Division III Men’s Diving Coach of the Year. He was also named the NEWMAC Men’s Diving Coach of the Year in ’05, ’06, and '08.
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Head Coach John Taffe
John Taffe enters his 20th season as the head coach of the men's and women's swimming teams at Springfield College. Under Taffe’s leadership, the Pride has returned to its status as one of the best collegiate swimming and diving programs in Division III. Read more.
Diving Coach Peter Avdoulos
Peter Avdoulos is regarded as one of the top diving coaches in the nation, and is in his 24th season as the diving coach for both the men's and women's programs. Avdoulos has coached countless All-New England and All-American divers, as well as several National Champions. Read more.