A Swimcloud Varsity membership, a paid upgrade to the free Swimcloud profile, offers several benefits for swimmers aiming to be recruited for college swimming
 
Here's a breakdown of the key advantages:
Enhanced College Recruiting:
  • Increased Visibility to Coaches: The Varsity upgrade unlocks features that significantly enhance visibility to college coaches.
  • Advanced Search Tools: Varsity members have access to more robust search filters and tools, allowing them to find schools that better match their specific criteria.
  • "How Do I Fit" Feature: This feature allows users to see how their times and profile compare to current team members at various colleges, which helps in understanding where they might fit on a team's depth chart.
  • See Colleges Interested in You: This exclusive Varsity feature allows users to see which college coaches have viewed their profile or expressed interest. 
Data-Driven Insights:
  • Retention and Improvement Rates: Varsity members can access data on how well teams retain their swimmers and the improvement rates of swimmers, offering insights into program effectiveness.
  • Likelihood of Admission & Cost: The Varsity account helps in estimating the chances of being admitted to specific colleges and offers insights into costs, aiding in making informed choices. 
Profile Enhancement:
  • Unlimited Video Uploads: Varsity members can upload an unlimited number of highlight videos, enabling them to showcase their skills and technique to coaches.
  • Improved Communication: Swimcloud facilitates direct and secure communication between swimmers and college coaches, making it easier to express interest, share meet schedules, and plan visits. 
In Summary:
The Swimcloud Varsity membership offers a more comprehensive and insightful approach to college swimming recruitment, providing the tools and data to help:
  • Be seen by the right coaches.
  • Find schools that are a good fit athletically and academically.
  • Make informed decisions based on data and insights.
  • Effectively manage and communicate with college coaches. 
Note: Although the Varsity account is a powerful tool, building relationships with coaches directly through email and showcasing yourself in other ways (like attending college swim camps) remains crucial for a successful recruitment process.  
 
More info from the SwimCloud website found here.