Episode 10: What Really Happens on a College Swim Recruiting Visit? (Official vs. Unofficial)

🎙️ Episode 10 is LIVE!

Part 2 of our recruiting series is all about THE VISIT STAGE. As the list narrows and invites start rolling in, Renee & Rochelle break down official vs. unofficial college swim visits.
In this episode:
📅 The recruiting calendar — what June 15 and August 1 unlock (D1)
🏫 Official vs. unofficial visits: who pays, who invites, what's covered
💸 The one question that protects your budget — never assume a visit is official
🎽 No free gear, the team-store trip, and the recruit photoshoot
🛏️ Airport pickups, separate itineraries, and the dorm/host overnight
🎓 How visits differ across D1, D2, D3 and Ivy programs
💌 The handwritten thank-you note (and the cards-plus-stamps hack)

New to the recruiting conversation? Go back to Episode 4 for the basics — building your list and connecting with coaches.

Whether you've got a rising junior stepping into visit season or you're just learning how it all works, this episode is packed with practical guidance and real stories for every swim family. The theme? Ask, don't assume.

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