Northwestern’s new head coach Rachel Stratton-Mills is on a mission to transform the swim and dive program. Stratton-Mills, hired in August, aims to lead the team to top NCAA rankings, implementing innovative training techniques and fostering a positive team culture. Coming from an impressive coaching background, including a successful stint at Arizona State, she is using data-driven decision-making and even a trend of wearing racing suits in every meet to enhance performance. With a focus on midseasons and beyond, she is preparing the team for the Big Tens and NCAA Championships, with an eye on Olympic aspirations for some swimmers.