Auburn swimmers and divers are no strangers to consistent success.
Over the years swimmers and divers have racked up a total of 13 NCAA Championships.
This year the athletes are poised for even more success and more titles.
"I'm just looking forward to continuing to build on what we've done the last few years and back to contending for national titles," said coach Brett Hawke.
With the program's past success and high expectations going forward, Hawke said the team is not phased.
"The only pressure that we feel is the pressure we put on ourselves," Hawke said. "We just know that the expectation is that the program will be one of the top in the country, and that's the expectation we have as well."
If any pressure is there, diving coach Jeff Shaffer said it all depends on the individuals because they control what they do.
"If each individual steps up and performs to their ability, then we are going to be in a great position to contribute to team titles," Shaffer said.
Shaffer said he has become impressed by how well the team has been getting along during the summer.
"There is tremendous positive camaraderie and support within the team--better than I've ever had in the past--so hopefully that attitude will continue on throughout the season," he said.
Although national championships are a goal for the swimmers and divers, Hawke said goals are never limited to just the NCAA level.
"The focus here is the big prize, and that's Olympic gold," he said.
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