Gardner-Webb University Women's Swimming and Diving

Mike Blum, the Head Coach, leads the Gardner-Webb University Women's Swimming and Diving staff of 3 coaches. Gardner-Webb University (GWU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving as a member of the Big South Conference. Gardner-Webb University is a private school in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with 3,104 undergraduates, a 77% acceptance rate.

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   Find the right coachEmail Mike Blum, the Head Coach and Ashley Kaminski, the Assistant Coach. Gardner-Webb University has 3 coaches for Women's Swimming and Diving, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
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   Lead with your numbersPut your best times in your events, or your dive list and scores in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
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   Send your videoInclude links to your verified times on SwimCloud, with the link near the top so Mike can watch without scrolling.
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   Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Gardner-Webb University typically score 975–1198 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
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   Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Gardner-Webb University staff after a week, and again after your next meet with updated results.