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Firestone Akron Swim TeamAkron, OH · College Swimming Commitments, Class of 2022–2026
In our data, 28 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Firestone Akron Swim Team went on to college swimming: 12 D1, 6 D2, 10 D3, at 25 programs. The most common are John Carroll University, University of Akron, University of Findlay.
Source: official 2026-27 and 2025-26 college rosters and public meet results
Updated October 7, 2026
Key facts
- 4 chose colleges that admit fewer than 20% of applicants (U.S. College Scorecard).
- 7 of its 28 college swimmers had backstroke as their best stroke before college.
- Its college swimmers went to colleges in 12 states.
- Its largest class in our data is the class of 2023, with 8 college swimmers.
Where Firestone Akron Swim Team swimmers race in college.
By division
By high school class
Strongest stroke before college
Raced here at 12 or younger.
Since age 12
32%
9 of 28 raced here at 12 or younger
Stayed
90%
9 of 10 stayed until college
Moved on
1
reached college from another club
Colleges Firestone Akron Swim Team swimmers attend.
| College | Division | Swimmers | Class of (swimmers) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carroll University | D3 | 2 | 2024: 1, 2023: 1 | |
| University of Akron | D1 | 2 | 2023: 2 | |
| University of Findlay | D2 | 2 | 2025: 1, 2024: 1 | |
| Canisius College | D1 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Catawba College | D2 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| Catholic University | D3 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Clarion University | D2 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Colgate University | D1 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| Fordham University | D1 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Franklin College | D3 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Grand Valley State University | D2 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| Grinnell College | D3 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| Henderson State University | D2 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Kenyon College | D3 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| Ohio Northern University | D3 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| Ohio University | D1 | 1 | 2024: 1 | |
| Rice University | D1 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | D3 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | D1 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| University of Connecticut | D1 | 1 | 2022: 1 | |
| University of Evansville | D1 | 1 | 2026: 1 | |
| University of Florida | D1 | 1 | 2023: 1 | |
| University of Mount Union | D3 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Valparaiso University | D1 | 1 | 2025: 1 | |
| Wesleyan University | D3 | 1 | 2023: 1 |
College commitments by class.
| Class of | Swimmers | D1 | D2 | D3 | NAIA | Other | Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Franklin College, Henderson State University, Ohio Northern University, University of Evansville |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Canisius College, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Findlay, University of Mount Union, + 1 more |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Catawba College, Colgate University, Grinnell College, John Carroll University, + 3 more |
| 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | University of Akron (2), Fordham University, Grand Valley State University, John Carroll University, + 3 more |
| 2022 graduated 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Catholic University, Clarion University, Rice University, University of Connecticut |
Clubs near Firestone Akron Swim Team.
Clubs with audited pages within 30 miles, nearest first. Distance is straight-line between each club's main training site.
| Club | City | Distance | College swimmers | NCAA D1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firestone Area Swim Team | Akron, OH | under 1 mi | 4 | 1 |
| Cuyahoga Falls Riverfront YMCA | Akron, OH | 2 mi | 4 | 0 |
| Jackson Community YMCA / David Y Phantoms | Massillon, OH | 17 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Canton City Swimming | Canton, OH | 21 mi | 7 | 1 |
| Piranha Aquatics | Canton, OH | 21 mi | 7 | 0 |
| Massillon YMCA Gators | Massillon, OH | 21 mi | 9 | 3 |
| SwimUnited Swim Team | Strongsville, OH | 22 mi | 30 | 9 |
| Lake Erie Silver Dolphins | Chagrin Falls, OH | 24 mi | 32 | 15 |
How Firestone Akron Swim Team compares.
National
#135
among clubs in our data
Ohio
#5
of 64 Ohio clubs in our data
Per member
12.7
college swimmers per 100 members
221 USA Swimming members · #11 in Ohio
Frequently asked questions
How many Firestone Akron Swim Team swimmers have gone on to swim in college?In our data, 28 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Firestone Akron Swim Team went on to college swimming: 12 D1, 6 D2, 10 D3, at 25 programs. The most common are John Carroll University, University of Akron, University of Findlay.
Which colleges did Firestone Akron Swim Team swimmers commit to?25 college programs, led by John Carroll University, University of Akron, University of Findlay. The full list by class is on this page.
How does Firestone Akron Swim Team compare with other clubs in Ohio?In our data, Firestone Akron Swim Team ranks #5 among 64 Ohio clubs with college swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026, by number of college swimmers.
About this data. Club pages are published only after the data passes our audit. Figures are for reference only. How we count