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After the jaw-dropping, record-breaking week that was the 2018 Division I men’s NCAA championships, the College Swimming Coaches Association of America awards were released.
CSCAA Division I Swimmer of the Year
Caeleb Dressel, Florida
Dressel, to no one’s surprise, earned this award by virtue of his marvelous performance this week. Dressel added a full-slate of brand new accolades with each victory.
The Gator senior’s 50 free had it’s own historical significance with it marking Dressel as the first man to ever break 18-seconds in a 50 free, from a flat-start.
Dressel’s 42.80 to win the 100 fly would make him the first man to get under 43-seconds in the event, making him the new American and NCAA record holder by a large margin.
His 100 free had, at least, equally as much historical significance with him being the first man to swim the event under 40-seconds with his 39.90.
CSCAA Division I Swimming Coach of the Year
Ray Looze, Indiana
In his 13th year at Indiana, Looze has guided the men’s team to far past expectations. A third place finish behind the two teams who have traded 1-2 finishes in the NCAA team title competition for the past eight years is no slouch performance.
Add the impressive team finish to Ian Finnerty‘s American record and victory in the 100 breast and his win in the 200 distance, along with Blake Peroni‘s relay contributions and runner-up finish in the 200 free and you have team coach by a man who’s worthy of such an award.
CSCAA Division I Diver of the Year
CSCAA Division I Diving Coach of the Year
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Congrats to Dressel for an epic performance, a well deserved recognition.