Swimming has always been a part of my life. I grew up spending my childhood in pools, where swimming had shaped who I had become. From the moment I joined my first team, I learned that swimming isn’t just an individual sport—it’s a community built on support, resilience, and connection.
My name is Sadie Rogers, and this is my story.
That sense of community carried me all the way to Marshall University, where I compete as a Division I swimmer. Being part of this team has showed me how powerful it is when people come together with a shared purpose. This past year made that clearer than ever. When our program was cut, the swimming world rallied more than I had ever seen —teammates, alumni, families, and supporters from across the country united to fight for something we all believed in. And because of that collective effort, the team was reinstated.
That experience reinforced my understanding of what it means to protect and uplift this sport. It reminded me that swimming thrives when we invest in each other. It also made me realize how many barriers—especially the financial ones—can keep swimmers from staying in the water.
SecondSwim was created to change that.
Our mission is simple: to make swimming more accessible, more sustainable, and more community‑driven. By giving swim gear a second life, we help families save money, reduce waste, and keep athletes equipped to pursue the sport they love. But more importantly, we’re building a space where swimmers support swimmers—where the community that shaped me can continue to grow stronger.
Swimming has always been part of my life. Through SecondSwim, I’m committed to making sure it can stay a part of many others’ lives too.
