Namibian National Record holder Xander Skinner has signed a National Letter of Intent to swim at McKendree University beginning in the fall.
Skinner’s coach Thad Schultz said, “He trains hard and it’s no surprise he’s getting picked up at the collegiate level. He still has a great career ahead of him.”
Read the full Press Release from SPIRE Institute below:
GENEVA, OHIO – August 08, 2017 –SPIRE Institute announced Xander Skinner will go on to compete at McKendree University after training with the SPIRE Swimming Academy. Skinner won many accolades as a swimmer at SPIRE including the 2017 Long Course World Championship.
“Xander is an extremely talented athlete,” said Thad Schultz, Head Swimming Coach. “He trains hard and it’s no surprise he’s getting picked up at the collegiate level. He still has a great career ahead of him.”
Below includes a list of Skinner’s accomplishments while at the SPIRE Swimming Academy:
- 2015 Long Course World Champion
- 2016 Short Course World Champion
- 2017 Long Course World Champion
- Placed 4th in the 50 Freestyle at African Senior Championships
- Placed 5th in the 100 Freestyle at African Senior Championships
- Currently holds the Namibia National Records in 50 Free, 100 Free, 200 Free
The SPIRE Swimming Academy Program is dedicated to helping each swimmer reach his or her dreams. SPIRE is a United States Olympic and Paralympic Training site and FINA Training Center. To date, 100% of all graduating SPIRE Academy athletes have had the opportunity to play at the collegiate level.
To find out more about SPIRE Institute, visit https://www.spireinstitute.org or follow SPIRE on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
ABOUT SPIRE ACADEMY
An international, high school and postgraduate sports performance training and education academy, located within a world class event and wellness complex that has been recognized as an Official United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Site. SPIRE is located on a 175-acre campus and boasts world-renowned coaches in each sport who are complimented by elite sports performance training specialists, as well as mental skills performance training coaches. At SPIRE, we are inspiring the best expression of the human spirit through athletics, academics and service to others.