(Written by MIAA publicity office)
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. --Â For the first time in league history, the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has released a Men's Swimming and Diving Preseason Coaches Poll for the 2025-26 season. Calvin University was picked as the preseason favorite, collecting four of six first-place votes.
1. Calvin University (6 points, 4 first-place votes)
The Knights are favored to capture a fourth-straight MIAA title after scoring 1,103 points at last year's championships and finishing 11th at the NCAA Championships.
Calvin returns a decorated group of All-MIAA performers. Senior Caleb Gemmen, a three-time honoree, helped the Knights to relay victories in 2025 by swimming on the winning 400 medley relay (3:14.70) and 200 medley relay (1:28.97). Senior Timothy Hays, also a three-time All-MIAA honoree, captured individual conference titles in the 200 IM (1:49.49) and 200 fly (1:49.26). Sophomore Diego Herrera Mora adds depth to the roster after earning all-conference status in his first collegiate season. Senior Charles Platt, a three-time All-MIAA honoree and 2025 Second Team All-American, dominated the championships by setting the MIAA record in the 100 back (47.53) and also winning the 200 free (1:37.49) and 200 back (1:45.74). He was part of Calvin's record-breaking 800 free relay (6:33.26) and also swam on the winning 400 medley (3:14.70), 200 medley (1:28.97), and 400 free (2:57.54) relays. Senior Jacob Ziegler returns as another key contributor after receiving All-MIAA honors in 2025.
Head coach and Calvin alum Dan Gelderloos was named MIAA Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season.
Calvin opens its season at the Be Better; Invitational this Friday night at the University of Michigan with Calvin, Hope and Purdue joining the host Wolverines for the event in Ann Arbor.Â
MIAA Men's Swimming and Diving Preseason Poll:
1. Calvin University - 6 points (4 first-place votes)
2. Hope College - 8 points (2 first-place votes)
3. Kalamazoo College - 15 points
T4. Albion College - 18 points
T4. Alma College - 18 points
6. The University of Olivet - 25 points
