Texas · Border Swimming
Desert Shark Swim ClubEl Paso, TX · College Swimming Commitments, Class of 2022–2026
In our data, 3 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Desert Shark Swim Club went on to college swimming: 3 D2, at 2 programs. The most common are West Virginia Wesleyan College, University of Texas Permian Basin.
Source: official 2026-27 and 2025-26 college rosters and public meet results
Updated October 7, 2026
Key facts
- 2 of its 3 college swimmers went to West Virginia Wesleyan College, its most common destination in our data.
Where Desert Shark Swim Club swimmers race in college.
By division
By high school class
Strongest stroke before college
Raced here at 12 or younger.
Since age 12
67%
2 of 3 raced here at 12 or younger
Stayed
50%
2 of 4 stayed until college
Moved on
2
reached college from another club
Colleges Desert Shark Swim Club swimmers attend.
| College | Division | Swimmers | Class of (swimmers) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | D2 | 2 | 2026: 1, 2024: 1 | |
| University of Texas Permian Basin | D2 | 1 | 2022: 1 |
College commitments by class.
| Class of | Swimmers | D1 | D2 | D3 | NAIA | Other | Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | West Virginia Wesleyan College |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | West Virginia Wesleyan College |
| 2022 graduated 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | University of Texas Permian Basin |
Clubs near Desert Shark Swim Club.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Texas Typhoon | El Paso, TX | 11 mi | 6 | 1 |
| El Paso Aqua Posse | El Paso, TX | 11 mi | 6 | 3 |
| Southwest Aquatic Team | El Paso, TX | 13 mi | 7 | 0 |
How Desert Shark Swim Club compares.
National
#1440
among clubs in our data
Texas
#60
of 89 Texas clubs in our data
Border Swimming
#4
of 6 clubs in our data for this region
Frequently asked questions
How many Desert Shark Swim Club swimmers have gone on to swim in college?In our data, 3 swimmers from the classes of 2022–2026 who trained at Desert Shark Swim Club went on to college swimming: 3 D2, at 2 programs. The most common are West Virginia Wesleyan College, University of Texas Permian Basin.
Which colleges did Desert Shark Swim Club swimmers commit to?2 college programs, led by West Virginia Wesleyan College, University of Texas Permian Basin. The full list by class is on this page.
How does Desert Shark Swim Club compare with other clubs in Texas?In our data, Desert Shark Swim Club ranks #60 among 89 Texas 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