LSU Lady Tigers swimming and diving explained

Founded:1978 (45 years ago)
Conference:Southeastern Conference
Conferenceshort:SEC
Home Pool:LSU Natatorium
City:Baton Rouge
State:Louisiana
Stateabb:LA
Athletics Name:LSU Lady Tigers
Coach:Rick Bishop and Drew Livingston

The LSU Lady Tigers swimming and diving team represents Louisiana State University (LSU) in the Southeastern Conference in NCAA women's swimming and diving. The team competes at the LSU Natatorium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Rick Bishop is the head coach of the women's swim team. Drew Livingston is the head coach of the women's diving team.[1] [2]

Olympic & notable swimmers and divers

Lady Tigers head coaches

NameSeasons
Ivan Harless 1978-1979
Edward Stickles1980
Ivan Harless1981-1982
Scott Woodburn1983–1985
Sam Freas1986–1988
Rick Meador1989–2000
Jeff Cavana2001–2004
Adam Schmitt2005–2010
2011–Present

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 Lady 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.[3]

Huey P. Long Field House

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

Strength and Conditioning facilities

LSU Strength and Conditioning facility

See 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.[4] 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.[5] It also features 2 treadmills, 4 stationary bikes, 2 elliptical cross trainers, a stepper and stepmill.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Swimming & Diving. 2012-11-21.
  2. Web site: Teams-Louisiana State University. 2012-11-21.
  3. http://www.lsu.edu/catalogs/2011/012dsl.shtml lsusports.net. 2013. Retrieved 2013.
  4. Web site: September 29, 2009. LSU Strength and Conditioning. lsusports.net. 2013-08-28.
  5. Web site: A Strength Training Legacy. biggerfasterstronger.com. 2016-01-26.
  6. Web site: November 14, 2012 . LSU Tigers' Weight Room . ESPN The Magazine . 2014-02-11 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131023191456/http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8631176 . October 23, 2013 .