Collegiate Recruitment Program

To increase the depth and quality of the pool of potential U.S. Olympians, USAT has turned its attention to the collegiate ranks with the launch of the Collegiate Recruitment Program.

The program's goal is to expose current collegiate swimmers and runners to the possibility of making a career out of triathlon, educating them on the steps and decisions needed to becoming a professional triathlete, and encouraging them through mentorship relationships. Olympian Barb Lindquist, who had previously served as USAT U23 and Elite Development Coach, has been named the Collegiate Recruitment Coordinator and will direct the program.

The Recruitment Program will have three phases: contact with collegiate coaches, contact with the referred athletes, and development of mentor relationships with the athletes.