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The '''[[LSU Tigers]] swimming and diving''' team represents [[Louisiana State University]] (LSU) in the [[Southeastern Conference]] in [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] men's [[swimming (sport)|swimming]] and [[diving]]. The team competes at the [[LSU Natatorium]] in [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana]]. [[Dave Geyer]] is the co-head coach of the men's swim team. [[Doug Shaffer]] is the co-head coach of the men's diving teams.<ref>{{cite web| title=Swimming & Diving
The '''LSU Tigers swimming and diving''' team represents [[Louisiana State University]] (LSU) in the [[Southeastern Conference]] in [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] men's [[swimming (sport)|swimming]] and [[Diving (sport)|diving]]. The team competes at the [[LSU Natatorium]] in [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana]]. [[Dave Geyer]] is the co-head coach of the men's swim team. [[Doug Shaffer]] is the co-head coach of the men's diving teams.<ref>{{cite web| title=Swimming & Diving
|publisher=www.lsusports.net| url=http://www.lsusports.net/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=2177&DB_OEM_ID=5200|accessdate=2012-11-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=Teams-Louisiana State University
|publisher=www.lsusports.net| url=http://www.lsusports.net/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=2177&DB_OEM_ID=5200|accessdate=2012-11-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| title=Teams-Louisiana State University
|publisher=www.collegeswimming.com| url=http://www.collegeswimming.com/team/56|accessdate=2012-11-21}}</ref>
|publisher=www.collegeswimming.com| url=http://www.collegeswimming.com/team/56|accessdate=2012-11-21}}</ref>


==Championships==
==History==
The LSU men's swimming and diving team first competed in 1936, finishing third at the [[Southeastern Conference]] championship. There were no teams from 1940 to 1967, but in 1968 the men's swimming and diving team was reinstated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lsunow.com/sports/small-sports-has-strong-history-through-years/article_0b5d767f-7011-5d8a-94c1-3e2e2e657a8b.html|title=Swimming, diving see much success in '80s|publisher=The Daily Reveille|accessdate=2018-07-31}}</ref>


==Championships==
SEC Championships: 1988
SEC Championships: 1988


==Olympic & notable swimmers and divers==
==Olympic & notable swimmers and divers==
* [[Mark Andrews (swimmer)|Mark Andrews]]
* [[Mark Andrews (swimmer)|Mark Andrews]]
* Andy Deichert
* [[Jarrod Marrs]]
* [[Jarrod Marrs]]
* [[Todd Torres]]
* [[Todd Torres]]
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==Tigers head coaches==
==Tigers head coaches==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! style="background:#461d7c;" align="center"| <span style="color:white;">Name
! style="background:#461d7c;" align="center"| <span style="color:white;">Name</span>
! style="background:#461d7c;" align="center"| <span style="color:white;">Seasons
! style="background:#461d7c;" align="center"| <span style="color:white;">Seasons</span>
|- align="center"
| Unknown
| 1936–1939
|- align="center"
| No team
| 1940–1967
|- align="center"
|- align="center"
| Layne Jorgensen
| Layne Jorgensen
| 1968–1970
| 1969–1970
|- align="center"
|- align="center"
| Ivan Harless
| Ivan Harless
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|- align="center"
|- align="center"
| [[Edward Stickles]]
| [[Edward Stickles]]
| 1973–1980
| 1973–1979
|- align="center"
|- align="center"
| Ivan Harless
| Ivan Harless
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|- align="center"
| [[Dave Geyer]] and [[Doug Shaffer]]
| [[Dave Geyer]] and [[Doug Shaffer]]
| 2011–present
| 2011–Present
|}
|}

===Other notable coaches===
*[[Lars Jorgensen]] (born 1970), Olympic swimmer and college coach


==Swimming and Diving facilities==
==Swimming and Diving facilities==


===LSU Natatorium===
===LSU Natatorium===
The [[LSU Natatorium]] is a [[Swimming (sport)|swimming]] & [[diving]] facility located on the campus of [[Louisiana State University]] in [[Baton Rouge, LA]]. The facility, built in 1985, serves as the home of the [[LSU Tigers]] swimming and diving team. The stadium has a seating capacity of 2,200. The Natatorium features a 50-meter pool, which can be converted into two 25-meter or 25-yard pools with the use of bulkheads and includes a championship diving well with one- and three-meter springboards and five-, seven- and 10-meter platforms.<ref>http://www.lsu.edu/catalogs/2011/012dsl.shtml lsusports.net. 2013. Retrieved 2013.</ref><ref>http://diving.isport.com/divingpools/us/louisiana/baton-rouge/lsu-natatorium-at-louisiana-state-university-1017652 diving.isport.com. 2013. Retrieved 2013.</ref>
The [[LSU Natatorium]] is a [[Swimming (sport)|swimming]] & [[Diving (sport)|diving]] facility located on the campus of [[Louisiana State University]] in [[Baton Rouge, LA]]. The facility, built in 1985, serves as the home of the [[LSU Tigers]] swimming and diving team. The stadium has a seating capacity of 2,200. The Natatorium features a 50-meter pool, which can be converted into two 25-meter or 25-yard pools with the use of bulkheads and includes a championship diving well with one- and three-meter springboards and five-, seven- and 10-meter platforms.<ref>http://www.lsu.edu/catalogs/2011/012dsl.shtml lsusports.net. 2013. Retrieved 2013.</ref>


===Huey P. Long Field House===
===Huey P. Long Field House===
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===LSU Strength and Conditioning facility===
===LSU Strength and Conditioning facility===
{{main|LSU Strength and Conditioning facility}}
{{main|LSU Strength and Conditioning facility}}
The LSU Tigers basketball strength training and conditioning facility is located in the [[LSU Strength and Conditioning facility]]. Built in 1997, it is located adjacent to [[Tiger Stadium (LSU)|Tiger Stadium]].<ref name="LSU Strength and Conditioning">{{cite web|date= September 29, 2009| title=LSU Strength and Conditioning|publisher=lsusports.net|url=http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=177537|accessdate=2013-08-28}}</ref> Measuring 10,000-square feet with a flat surface, it has 28 multi-purpose power stations, 36 assorted selectorized machines and 10 dumbbell stations along with a plyometric specific area, medicine balls, hurdles, plyometric boxes and assorted speed and agility equipment.<ref>{{cite web|title=A Strength Training Legacy|publisher=biggerfasterstronger.com|url=http://www.biggerfasterstronger.com/uploads2/lsunationalchampions.pdf|accessdate=2016-01-26}}</ref> It also features 2 treadmills, 4 stationary bikes, 2 elliptical cross trainers, a stepper and stepmill.<ref>{{cite web|date=November 14, 2012 |title=LSU Tigers' Weight Room |publisher=ESPN The Magazine |url=http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8631176 |accessdate=2014-02-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023191456/http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8631176 |archivedate=October 23, 2013 |df= }}</ref>
The LSU Tigers basketball strength training and conditioning facility is located in the [[LSU Strength and Conditioning facility]]. Built in 1997, it is located adjacent to [[Tiger Stadium (LSU)|Tiger Stadium]].<ref name="LSU Strength and Conditioning">{{cite web|date= September 29, 2009| title=LSU Strength and Conditioning|publisher=lsusports.net|url=http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=177537|accessdate=2013-08-28}}</ref> Measuring 10,000-square feet with a flat surface, it has 28 multi-purpose power stations, 36 assorted selectorized machines and 10 dumbbell stations along with a plyometric specific area, medicine balls, hurdles, plyometric boxes and assorted speed and agility equipment.<ref>{{cite web|title=A Strength Training Legacy|publisher=biggerfasterstronger.com|url=http://www.biggerfasterstronger.com/uploads2/lsunationalchampions.pdf|accessdate=2016-01-26}}</ref> It also features 2 treadmills, 4 stationary bikes, 2 elliptical cross trainers, a stepper and stepmill.<ref>{{cite web|date=November 14, 2012 |title=LSU Tigers' Weight Room |publisher=ESPN The Magazine |url=https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=8631176 |access-date=2014-02-11 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023191456/http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8631176 |archive-date=October 23, 2013 }}</ref>

==See also==
*[[List of college swimming and diving teams]]


==References==
==References==
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{{Louisiana State University|athletics}}


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[[Category:1969 establishments in Louisiana]]
[[Category:1969 establishments in Louisiana]]

Revision as of 19:02, 18 July 2024

For the LSU women's swimming and diving team, see LSU Lady Tigers swimming and diving.
LSU Tigers swimming and diving
Founded1936 (87 years ago)
Head coachDave Geyer and Doug Shaffer
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
LocationBaton Rouge, LA
Home poolLSU Natatorium
ColorsPurple and gold[1]
   
Men's Conference Champions
1 (1988)

The LSU Tigers swimming and diving team represents Louisiana State University (LSU) in the Southeastern Conference in NCAA men's swimming and diving. The team competes at the LSU Natatorium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dave Geyer is the co-head coach of the men's swim team. Doug Shaffer is the co-head coach of the men's diving teams.[2][3]

History

The LSU men's swimming and diving team first competed in 1936, finishing third at the Southeastern Conference championship. There were no teams from 1940 to 1967, but in 1968 the men's swimming and diving team was reinstated.[4]

Championships

SEC Championships: 1988

Olympic & notable swimmers and divers

Tigers head coaches

Name Seasons
Unknown 1936–1939
No team 1940–1967
Layne Jorgensen 1968–1970
Ivan Harless 1971–1972
Edward Stickles 1973–1980
Ivan Harless 1981–1982
Scott Woodburn 1983–1985
Sam Freas 1986–1988
Rick Meador 1989–2000
Jeff Cavana 2001–2004
Adam Schmitt 2005–2010
Dave Geyer and Doug Shaffer 2011–present

Other notable coaches

Swimming and Diving facilities

LSU Natatorium

The LSU Natatorium is a swimming & diving facility located on the campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. The facility, built in 1985, serves as the home of the LSU Tigers swimming and diving team. The stadium has a seating capacity of 2,200. The Natatorium features a 50-meter pool, which can be converted into two 25-meter or 25-yard pools with the use of bulkheads and includes a championship diving well with one- and three-meter springboards and five-, seven- and 10-meter platforms.[5]

Huey P. Long Field House

The Huey P. Long Field House was home to the LSU Tigers swimming and diving team until the LSU Natatorium was built in 1985.

Strength and Conditioning facilities

LSU Strength and Conditioning facility

Main article: LSU Strength and Conditioning facility

The LSU Tigers basketball strength training and conditioning facility is located in the LSU Strength and Conditioning facility. Built in 1997, it is located adjacent to Tiger Stadium.[6] Measuring 10,000-square feet with a flat surface, it has 28 multi-purpose power stations, 36 assorted selectorized machines and 10 dumbbell stations along with a plyometric specific area, medicine balls, hurdles, plyometric boxes and assorted speed and agility equipment.[7] It also features 2 treadmills, 4 stationary bikes, 2 elliptical cross trainers, a stepper and stepmill.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Brand Guidelines: Colors". LSUAthletics.LingoApp.com. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  2. ^ "Swimming & Diving". www.lsusports.net. Retrieved 2012-11-21.
  3. ^ "Teams-Louisiana State University". www.collegeswimming.com. Retrieved 2012-11-21.
  4. ^ "Swimming, diving see much success in '80s". The Daily Reveille. Retrieved 2018-07-31.
  5. ^ http://www.lsu.edu/catalogs/2011/012dsl.shtml lsusports.net. 2013. Retrieved 2013.
  6. ^ "LSU Strength and Conditioning". lsusports.net. September 29, 2009. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
  7. ^ "A Strength Training Legacy" (PDF). biggerfasterstronger.com. Retrieved 2016-01-26.
  8. ^ "LSU Tigers' Weight Room". ESPN The Magazine. November 14, 2012. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved 2014-02-11.
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