Mitch Glander

Position:
IM/Free
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Kingwood, Texas
High School:
Kingwood

2014-2015 (Junior)

Posted great finishes in long distance events this year, garnering a gold finish in the 1,000 free four total times and a silver finish in the 1,650 free against Alabama… posted a team best 9:17.14 in the 1,000 free against SMU… recorded a season and team best 15:35.18 in the 1,650 free at the SEC Championships.

2013-2014 (Sophomore)
Posted four points at the SEC Championships, competing in the 500 free (4:28.11), 1650 free (15:33.03), and 400 IM (3:58.69). On the season, Glander ranks second on the team for the 1000 free (9:22.91) and for the 1650 free. Glander improved on each of his personal bests and earned a spot in the A&M all-time top ten record book with the ninth fastest 1650 free in school history (15:33.03).

2012-2013 (Freshman)
Glander had a solid first season swimming personal bests in the 500 (4:28.98), the 1000 free (9:22.91), and the 1650 free (15:41.52).

High School/Club:
2012 graduate of Kingwood High School in Kingwood, Texas ... two-time regional silver medalist and one-time regional gold medalist ... four-year letterwinner ... earned 1st Team All-District Academic honors all four years ... had best times of 4:30:94 in the 500 free, 15:45 in the 1650 free, and 4:03 in the 400 individual medley, as well has a school record of 3:25 on the 400 free relay ... also competed for the Blue Tide Aquatics club team and was coached by Charlie Fry. Also three-year letterwinner and Special Teams captain of the Kingwood varsity football team ... two-season leading scorer for team ... still holds seven of eight kicking records ... boasts a 100% game-winning field goal percentage.

Personal:
Mitchell Robert Glander is the son of Chip and Virginia Glander of Kingwood, Texas ... born March 23, 1994 in Kingwood, Texas ... Industrial Distribution major ... has one sibling: Ryan Glander ... says he chose A&M because it is “the best fit academically and athletically.”

Best Times:
500 Free: 4:28.11
1000 Free: 9:17.44
1650 Free: 15.33.03

Close Up
Favorite TV show: Sports Center
What I drive: Honda Accord
Favorite movie: Miracle
What I’m reading: Textbooks
Worst habit: Dealing with 3’s in my head
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Tim Tebow, football
Talent I’d most like to have: Dual sport athlete at A&M
Most competitive teammate: Donnie Walker
Which teammate could succeed at another sport and which sport: Mitch Glander, football
Favorite tradition at Texas A&M: 12th Man