Pellacani Named NCAA Diver of the Year by CSCAA
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The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) announced its NCAA Women’s Division I award winners and All-Americans for the 2024-25 season.
The awards were determined by a vote of CSCAA-member Division I head swimming coaches and head diving coaches. All-Americans are selected on the basis of their finish at the NCAA Championships and a team’s current membership with the CSCAA. Only student-athletes who competed in their championship finals are eligible for All-America Honors. NCAA relays & individuals must score in the top 8 to earn first-team honors while those who finish ninth through sixteenth earn second-team honors.
Swim Coach of the Year Award
After leading the Virginia Cavaliers to their fifth consecutive NCAA women’s title, Coach Todd DeSorbo was named Women’s Swim Coach of the Year by his peers. The Cavaliers secured gold in 10 events, amassing a total of 544 points. This marks DeSorbo’s fifth consecutive year receiving the honor.
Dive Coach of the Year Award
Texas Coach Matt Scoggin has been named Women’s CSCAA Diving Coach of the Year, earning the honor for the sixth time. Under his leadership, Texas had three divers score in both the 1-meter and 3-meter events, along with two athletes scoring on the platform. Scoggin also guided Alejandra Estudillo to a championship victory in the 3-meter event.
Swimmer of the Year Award
The University of Virginia’s Gretchen Walsh was named CSCAA Swimmer of the Year following a record-breaking performance at the NCAA Championships. Walsh secured victories in the 50 and 100 freestyle events, as well as the 100 butterfly, setting records in both the 100 freestyle and 100 butterfly. This marks her second consecutive year receiving the honor.
Diver of the Year Award
Miami’s Chiara Pellacani was named CSCAA Diver of the Year. She claimed victory in the 1-meter event and finished as the runner-up in the 3-meter competition. This marks Pellacani’s first time receiving the honor.
All-American Honors
241 athletes from 43 institutions earned First or Second Team All-America honors.
