John Stewart
Cleveland
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in coaching and event management at Delta State Swimming and Diving. Proven ability in event coordination and data analysis, leading teams to five consecutive NSISC titles. Strong communicator and strategic planner, dedicated to athlete development and performance optimization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Delta State Swimming and Diving
Cleveland
12.2023 - Current
Interim Head Coach
Delta State Swimming and Diving
Cleveland
12.2023 - Current
- Knowledgeable in Team Manager, Meet Manager, and DiveMeets software
- Assisted with travel logistics, including itinerary planning, hotel arrangements, meals, transportation, and budget management
- Trained sprint, mid-distance, and distance groups
- Assisted with meet management for both dual meets and NSISC Championships
- Assisted in scoring diving at dual meets and conference championship meets
Volunteer Coach
Delta Aquatic Club
Cleveland
10.2022 - Current
- Helped athletes implement race strategies
- Designed and implemented practices for specific goals for the athlete based around VO2 Max, anaerobic, aerobic, threshold, and recovery
- Assisted in running club and high school meets
Volunteer for Delta State Swimming and Diving
Delta State University
Cleveland
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Trained the distance group
- Assisted athletes with nutrition during the Delta State Christmas Invitational
- Assisted Athletic Trainers
- Helped in running off-season practices in spring of 2023 and fall of 2023
Volunteer
Delta State Strength and Conditioning Staff
Cleveland
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted in running strength and conditioning for swim, cross country, basketball, golf, baseball, and football
Member of The Swimming and Diving Team
Delta State University
Cleveland
08.2018 - 02.2023
- Helped lead the Statesmen to 5 straight NSISC Titles
- 5-time Individual NSISC Champion
- NSISC Swimmer of the Meet at the 2021 NSISC Championships
- NCAA Championship Qualifier
- NCAA All-American
- NCAA Academic All-American
- 4-Time NSISC Scholar Athlete
- Twice voted by teammates for the Workout Award given to the athlete who has shown the highest quality of work ethic
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Coaching
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12.2022
Skills
- Event organization
- Event coordination
- Schedule coordination
- Event planning
- Data analysis
References
- Dan’l Murray, Head Swim and Dive Coach, Delta State University, (662) 588-3263, dmurray@deltastate.edu
- Kyle Friesenhahn, Head Dive Coach, Virginia Military Institute, (210) 332-3924, friesenhahnkh@vmi.edu
- Ray Looze, Head Swim Coach, Indiana University, United States Olympic Team Assistant Coach (2016, 2020)
- Steven Bostick, Head Coach, Ouachita Baptists University, (352) 256-3874, bosticks@obu.edu
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Delta State Swimming and Diving
12.2023 - Current
Interim Head Coach
Delta State Swimming and Diving
12.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Delta State Strength and Conditioning Staff
02.2023 - 05.2023
Volunteer Coach
Delta Aquatic Club
10.2022 - Current
Volunteer for Delta State Swimming and Diving
Delta State University
09.2021 - 12.2023
Member of The Swimming and Diving Team
Delta State University
08.2018 - 02.2023
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Delta State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Coaching
Delta State University
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