LSU Lady Tigers swimming and diving

For the LSU men's swimming and diving team, see LSU Tigers swimming and diving.
LSU Lady Tigers swimming and diving
Founded1978 (45 years ago)
Head coachRick Bishop and Drew Livingston
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
LocationBaton Rouge, LA
Home poolLSU Natatorium
ColorsPurple and gold[1]
   

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.[2][3]

Olympic & notable swimmers and divers

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Lady Tigers head coaches

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Name Seasons
Ivan Harless 1978-1979
Edward Stickles 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
Rick Bishop and Drew Livingston 2011–Present

Swimming and Diving facilities

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LSU Natatorium

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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.[4]

Huey P. Long Field House

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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

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LSU Strength and Conditioning facility

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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.[5] 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.[6] It also features 2 treadmills, 4 stationary bikes, 2 elliptical cross trainers, a stepper and stepmill.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Brand Guidelines: Colors". LSUAthletics.LingoApp.com. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  2. ^ "Swimming & Diving". Retrieved 2012-11-21.
  3. ^ "Teams-Louisiana State University". Retrieved 2012-11-21.
  4. ^ http://www.lsu.edu/catalogs/2011/012dsl.shtml lsusports.net. 2013. Retrieved 2013.
  5. ^ "LSU Strength and Conditioning". lsusports.net. September 29, 2009. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
  6. ^ "A Strength Training Legacy" (PDF). biggerfasterstronger.com. Retrieved 2016-01-26.
  7. ^ "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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