2020-21 Simpson Men's Swimming News

Simpson College announced today that Tom Caccia, head coach of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving program, will retire from coaching.
Caccia retires as Simpson College swimming and diving coach

February 23, 2021

Simpson College announced today that Tom Caccia, head coach of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs, will retire from coaching.

The Simpson swimming and diving teams ended their season at the Liberal Arts Championships on Saturday.
Storm close season at Liberal Arts Championships

February 20, 2021

Another day, another Simpson College swimming and diving record falls by the hands of junior Alyssa Harris.

Junior Alyssa Harris. Photo by Corinne Thomas
Harris clocks school record at Liberal Arts Championships

February 19, 2021

On day two of the Liberal Arts Championships, hosted by Coe College, junior Alyssa Harris broke her own school record in the 200-yard individual medley to lead the Simpson College swimming and diving teams Friday.

Senior Blake Kakacek. Photo by Corinne Thomas
Storm set to compete in Liberal Arts Championships

February 17, 2021

The Simpson College men's and women's swimming and diving teams will travel to Cedar Rapids on Thursday to begin the three-day Liberal Arts Championships, hosted by Coe College.

NCAA Division III cancels 2021 winter championships
NCAA Division III cancels 2021 winter championships

February 04, 2021

Due to low participation numbers among member schools, NCAA Division III winter championships are canceled for the 2020-21 academic year.

Senior Blake Kakacek
Storm swimmers earn three golds at Coe

January 29, 2021

The Simpson College men's and women's swimming and diving teams competed at Coe on Friday for their last event before the Liberal Arts Championships.

Blake Kakacek
Storm swimmers compete in Morningside Triangular

January 23, 2021

For the second time in under 24 hours, the Simpson College swimming and diving teams were in the pool, this time competing against Morningside and St. Ambrose on Saturday.

The Simpson College swimming and diving teams had senior night for their five seniors: (L-R): Madison DePover, Angela Eppens, Katie Cardoza, Blake Kakacek and Sarah Prendergast. Photo by Corinne Thomas
Simpson holds senior night for five swimmers

January 22, 2021

The season opener for the Simpson College swimming and diving teams also served as senior night for five swimmers on Friday; Katie Cardoza, Madison DePover, Angela Eppens, Blake Kakacek and Sarah Prendergast.

L-R: senior Blake Kakacek and junior Caroline Oberg
Simpson swimming and diving teams compile academic honors

January 20, 2021

For the 16-straight semester, the Simpson College women’s swimming and diving team is selected to the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America Scholar All-America Team, while the men earn the honor for 13th time during that span.

Marty Bell, former VP of intercollegiate athletics at NCAA Division II Quincy University, will lead Storm athletics.
Simpson College welcomes Marty Bell as new athletics director

December 15, 2020

Simpson College president Marsha Kelliher announced today the hiring of Marty Bell as the College’s next director of athletics. Bell comes to Simpson from Quincy University, where he led the institution’s NCAA Division II athletic program for more than a decade.

Simpson College announces changes in athletics leadership
Simpson College announces changes in athletics leadership

August 17, 2020

Simpson College (simpson.edu) announced today a change in leadership in the Intercollegiate Athletics Department. President Marsha Kelliher has appointed Keith Hackett interim athletics director and current Athletics Director Bob Nutgrass will return to the faculty in January.