The University of Minnesota men’s swimming and diving team signed on six new swimmers that will join them beginning in the 2013 school year. Noah Busch, Ian Gordon, Nicholas Hatanaka, Erick Huft, Nick Orf and Daryl Turner and will swim for the Gophers.
Assistant Swimming Coach and Associate Recruiting Coordinator Steve Miller commented on the recruiting class.
“We are proud and excited to announce the signing of a class of talented, young men to our swim team. These outstanding athletes will have immediate positive impact on our program and strengthen the team in Big Ten and NCAA competition. Their personalities and strong work ethics will mesh well with our current swimmers. Our entire coaching staff is looking forward to the continued development and the significant contribution these men will have on the future success of our program.”
Noah Busch
Chanhassen, MN
Minnetonka High School
Minnetonka Swim Club; Coach Ben Bartell
*2012 Minnesota State High School Champion in the 100 Backstroke
*USA Swimming Junior National Qualifier in the 50 and 100 Free; and the 100 Back
*NISCA High School All-American
Ian Gordon
Oconomowoc, WI
Oconomowoc High School
YMCA at Pabst Farms Swim Team; Coach Dave Joyce
*USA Swimming Junior National Qualifier in the 50 Freestyle
*Multiple Time Finalist at the YMCA Nationals
*National Honors Society Member
Nicholas Hatanaka
Loveland, CO
Loveland High School
Loveland Swim Club; Coach Jim Nickell
*2012 US Olympic Trials Qualifier in the 100 and 200 Breast.
*3rd place at the 2012 USA Swimming Junior National Championships in the 200 Breast
*Colorado State High School Division 5A Record Holder in the 100 Breast
Erick Huft
Edina, MN
Edina Swim Club; Coach Jeff Rodriguez
*USA Swimming Junior National Qualifier in the 400 Free
*Multiple Time Finalist at the Minnesota State Championships.
Nick Orf
Chesterfield, MO
Parkway Central High School
Parkway Swim Club; Coach Jack Maddan
*2012 US Olympic Trials Qualifier in the 200 Butterfly
*Missouri State High School Champion in the 200 IM in 2011 and 2012
*Placed 8th in the 200 Fly at the 2012 USA Swimming Junior Nationals in Indianapolis, IN
Daryl Turner
Greenwood Village, CO
Cherry Creek High School
Aces Swim Club; Coach Eric Craven
*Colorado State High School Record Holder in the 100 Free, 100 Back, and the 200 Medley Relay
*2012 US Olympic Trials Qualifier in the 100 Freestyle
*US Open Qualifier in the 100 Free and 100 Back
The University of Minnesota women’s swimming and diving team signed on five new swimmers and one diver that will join them beginning in the 2013 school year. Ellen Bloom, Maddie Hoch, Katelyn Holmquist, Allison Schumacher, Breanne Siwicki and Lexi Tenenbaum will swim for the Gophers.
Assistant Swimming Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Ryan Purdy commented on the recruiting class.
"Our coaching staff is extremely pleased and excited to announce the names of the young women in the recruiting class of 2013. The six newly committed Student-Athletes will add to an already dedicated and talented Women’s team! The coaches readily recognized that they would be an excellent fit for the University of Minnesota program! All of them have very high expectations for their contribution to the success of our team as we pursue program goals of remaining at the top of the Big Ten Conference and improving our position at the NCAA Championship Meet. Our entire coaching staff looks forward to seeing this year’s recruiting class in Maroon and Gold!"
Ellen Bloom
Sartell, MN
Sartell High School
Edina Swim Club; Coach Jeff Rodriguez
*2011 Minnesota State High School Champion in the 200 IM and 100 Backstroke
*NISCA High School All-American
*USA Swimming Winter National Qualifier in the 100 Backstroke
*Scholastic All-American
Maddie Hoch
Mechanicsburg, PA
Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School
West Shore YMCA; Coach G. Michael Gobrecht
*Qualified for USA Swimming Senior Nationals in the 400 IM.
*Multiple Time Finalist at the YMCA Nationals
*USA Swimming Junior National Qualifier in the 100, 200, and 500 Free; and the 100 Back
*National Honors Society Member
Katelyn Holmquist
Janesville, WI
Milton High School
Fort Atkinson Swim Team; Coach Miles Allie
*Wisconsin State High School Champion in the 100 Backstroke in 2011.
*Wisconsin Division 2 State Record Holder in the 400 Freestyle Relay.
*USA Swimming Junior National Qualifier in the 100 Backstroke.
Allison Schumacher
Rochester, MN
John Marshall High School
Med-City Aquatics; Coach Billy Howard
*NISCA High School All-American
*2011 Minnesota State High School Runner-Up in the 100 Butterfly
*USA Swimming Winter National Qualifier in the 100 Butterfly
Breanne Siwicki
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Grant Park High School
MANTA Swim Club; Coach Tom Hainey
*5th Place in the 400 IM at 2012 Canadian Olympic Trials
*Ranks 13th on Canada’s All-Time Top Times list in the 400 IM Long Course
*Member of Team Canada for the 2012 Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Honolulu, HI
Lexi Tenenbaum
Maple Grove Senior High School
*USA Diving Senior Zone Qualifier
*Finalist at the 2011 Minnesota State High School Championships
*Multiple Time Minnesota High School Sectional Champion and Section Record Holder