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
Coaches look beyond just your swim times. To stand out:
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Include your email and phone number (not your parent’s).
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Add your GPA, test scores, and academic interests.
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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:
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Coaches following you get notified.
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You’ll earn time standard badges (if applicable).
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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:
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Coaches get notified when you favorite their team.
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You can favorite schools from their team page or your college search results.
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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.
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Advanced Search Filters - Find schools that match your academic and athletic criteria with pinpoint precision.
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Message Coaches - Reach out directly to college coaches with personalized messages—no waiting for them to find you.
| "How I Fit" | "Interested in Me" |