Continuing to rebuild and improve the women-only team for the Indiana State Sycamores (the "Fighting Trees"), Josh shares his story and the current state of affairs at the mighty state school in Terre Haute. Mentions and links: Indiana State Swimming https://gosycamores.com/sports/womens-swimming-and-diving Email Coach Josh Christensen [email protected] 3S Super Sport Systems https://supersportsystems.com/ Order Sycamore Swimming apparel HERE: https://shop.gosycamores.com/collections/swimming-diving Podcast timeline: 00:00 – Disclaimer & banter 01:53 – ASCA plug 02:21 – Introducing ISU’s Josh Christensen 02:40 – Sycamore roundball 04:25 – Josh’s start in the sport 06:33 – Any adjustments from D-II to D-I? 07:48 – Missouri Valley Conference 09:38 – Where does ISU recruit? 11:22 – Facilities 13:05 – Will the men’s program return? 14:01 – Fundraising & NIL 14:56 – Local high schools & clubs 16:17 – Rose-Hulman brainiacs 16:46 – Pros & Cons of men/women 20:07 – Early season 20:51 – Super Sport Systems (3S) 26:00 – Building the roster 29:33 – ISU & academics 30:50 – Supporting the program 34:30 – Wrapping it up