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Swimming & Diving (M/W)

Scots Swim Strong at Hope, Look Ahead to MIAA Championships
Emily Smith a double winner, coming from behind in 500 free and 200 IM.
Posted: Sat, January 27th, 2007 at 5:49PM

Lifetime and Season Bests Highlight Final Dual Meet Before Conference Championships
Despite 111-83 loss, Alma sees strong performances entering MIAA Championships in two weeks.
Posted: Sat, January 27th, 2007 at 5:42PM

Caylee Coe, Sara Swanton Lead As Scots Fall to Olivet
Caylee Coe a dual event winner in 100 back and 500 free.
Posted: Sat, January 20th, 2007 at 4:44PM

Spencer Johnson Dual Event Winner As Scots Host Olivet
Brent Gostomski takes top honors in 100 butterfly.
Posted: Sat, January 20th, 2007 at 4:30PM

Scots Fall to Saint Mary's 130-103
Double winner Emily Smith leads Scots as Caylee Coe turns in lifetime best time. (
Posted: Sat, January 13th, 2007 at 5:09PM

 

More than 100 Alma College students and staff traveled to destinations in New Mexico, Tennessee, Philadelphia, Louisiana and North Carolina for service projects during winter break in February 2007. “Alternative Break service experiences continue to gain popularity on Alma College’s campus,” says Sallie Scheide, assistant director in the Center for Responsible Leadership.

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Coach Profile

Chris Hamstra

Chris Hamstra

Coach Hamstra graduated from Hope College in 2004 with a B.A. in Accounting. During his time at Hope, Hamstra was a four year student-athlete, received All-MIAA honors and was also named to the All-American team. Hamstra was also a member of MIAA Championship teams and brings that winning attitude and work ethic to his new position.

After graduation, Hamstra served as an assistant coach for Hope’s Swimming and Diving Program under Dr. John Patnott. Hamstra credits Dr. Patnott with helping him to understand the science of swimming and also the importance of season long work out plans. “As an assistant in his program, I was given the freedom to implement my own workouts into the system, providing me with insight into what it takes to develop season long plans."

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