NCAA Swimming Is Ruining Itself. And Brian Schrader Just Said It.

Ohio State associate head coach Brian Schrader is speaking out against the NCAA’s recent championship changes — and he’s not holding back.From eliminating B finals to altering qualification standards, Schrader argues that these updates hurt elite competition and leave faster swimmers at home. Are these changes about fairness… or about making swimming more “marketable”?In this episode of Night Swim, we break down what Schrader said — and what it means for the future of NCAA swimming.👇 Let us know your take in the comments.🌙 Night Swim PodcastWhen the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Hosted by Dax Hill (NCAA champ, Texas Longhorns legend, high-performance technique guru @Reykli) and Elvis Burrows (Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, founder of Burrow's Best swimmer hair and skin care), Night Swim is unfiltered swim culture — NCAA battles, Olympic tea, training hacks, and pool-deck chaos. No scripts. No PR. Just two Black swimmers who’ve seen it all, saying what everyone else whispers.New episodes weekly. Grab your goggles, hit subscribe, and dive in.🎙️ Presented by Swimnerd. #NightSwimPod #Swimming