If you're serious about college swimming, your Swimcloud profile should be too. A strong, updated profile helps coaches get a clear view of who you are—not just as an athlete, but as a student and person. Here's how to make the most of it:
1. Complete (and Keep Updating) Your Profile
Click on the Recruiting () left-side menu item and then go to Settings. You will be presented with a Profile Strength dashboard that will guide you through completing your profile.
Coaches look beyond just your swim times. To stand out:
Include your email and phone number (not your parent’s).
Add your GPA, test scores, and academic interests.
Link to social media (yes, they look).
- Your latest times See how to update your times.
A complete profile builds trust and shows you’re serious about the recruiting process.
2. Add Meets to Your Schedule
Let coaches know where you’ll be racing by adding a meet to your schedule. When you do:
Coaches following you get notified.
You’ll earn time standard badges (if applicable).
It helps coaches plan visits and track your progress.
2. Favorite Schools to Show Interest
Favoriting a school is a small move with a potentially big impact because it signals interest. When you favorite a school:
Coaches get notified when you favorite their team.
You can favorite schools from your college search results.
Your list stays private—only coaches see that you've favorited them.
This is an easy and proactive way to start building connections with the schools that interest you.
3. Upgrade to a Varsity Account (One-Time Fee)
Take your recruiting game to the next level with these powerful tools:
- How Do I Fit? - See how your times compare to a team’s current roster—and how recruits from previous classes performed once they joined. Available on every college team page.
- Interested in Me - Know who's watching you. Varsity users can see which teams have viewed or favorited your profile.
Advanced Search Filters - Find schools that match your academic and athletic criteria with pinpoint precision.
Message Coaches - Reach out directly to college coaches with personalized messages—no waiting for them to find you.
| "How I Fit" | "Interested in Me" |