SEATTLE – (July 1) Joe Dykstra, a 16-year head coach veteran, has been named Head Coach of Seattle University's men's and women's swimming programs, Director of Athletics Shaney Fink announced Friday.
"We are excited to welcome Joe Dykstra to the Redhawk family," said Fink. "Joe brings with him a history of success coaching at the highest level and has consistently demonstrated a commitment to the holistic development of student athletes."
Dykstra spent the last nine years at the University of Utah, where he coached 25 CSCAA All-American, including 10 different All-Americans over the last three seasons. In his nine seasons at Utah, Dykstra coached four Pac-12 champions and over 90% of Utah's all-time school record holders.
"I am thrilled for the opportunity to lead the Seattle U swimming programs," said Dykstra. "Seattle is where I got my start in the world of college swimming and I have longed for the opportunity to be back to what I consider home for quite a while. This program has huge potential and I am excited to help unlock that. There is so much that this university, athletic department and city can offer to the development of student athletes. I would like to thank Director of Athletics Shaney Fink and Assistant AD Matt Bomar for their belief in me and I can't wait to get to work in elevating the Redhawk programs and make a difference in the lives of these young people."
During Dykstra's time as the Utes' head coach, Utah earned 79 Scholar All-American honors for academic excellence. The Utes earned the College Swim Coaches Associate of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-America Team award for both its men's and women's teams in all nine of Dykstra's years as head coach. Forty swimmers earned Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll this last season as well.
In addition to coaching, Dykstra served as the president of the CSCAA for two years and has served as chairman of the NCAA's Division I Swimming & Diving Committee.
Before coaching at Utah, Dykstra served as the head coach at North Texas for seven years. While there, he was twice honored as the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year, helping the Mean Green send swimmers to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history. Dykstra also helped the Mean Green lead all of Division I swimming and diving in GPA in the 2011-12 season.
A graduate of the University of Washington, Dykstra spent six years as the associate head coach of the Huskies. Washington finished in the top 25 at the NCAA Championships twice during his time on staff there.
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"We are excited to welcome Joe Dykstra to the Redhawk family," said Fink. "Joe brings with him a history of success coaching at the highest level and has consistently demonstrated a commitment to the holistic development of student athletes."
Dykstra spent the last nine years at the University of Utah, where he coached 25 CSCAA All-American, including 10 different All-Americans over the last three seasons. In his nine seasons at Utah, Dykstra coached four Pac-12 champions and over 90% of Utah's all-time school record holders.
"I am thrilled for the opportunity to lead the Seattle U swimming programs," said Dykstra. "Seattle is where I got my start in the world of college swimming and I have longed for the opportunity to be back to what I consider home for quite a while. This program has huge potential and I am excited to help unlock that. There is so much that this university, athletic department and city can offer to the development of student athletes. I would like to thank Director of Athletics Shaney Fink and Assistant AD Matt Bomar for their belief in me and I can't wait to get to work in elevating the Redhawk programs and make a difference in the lives of these young people."
During Dykstra's time as the Utes' head coach, Utah earned 79 Scholar All-American honors for academic excellence. The Utes earned the College Swim Coaches Associate of America (CSCAA) Scholar All-America Team award for both its men's and women's teams in all nine of Dykstra's years as head coach. Forty swimmers earned Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll this last season as well.
In addition to coaching, Dykstra served as the president of the CSCAA for two years and has served as chairman of the NCAA's Division I Swimming & Diving Committee.
Before coaching at Utah, Dykstra served as the head coach at North Texas for seven years. While there, he was twice honored as the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year, helping the Mean Green send swimmers to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history. Dykstra also helped the Mean Green lead all of Division I swimming and diving in GPA in the 2011-12 season.
A graduate of the University of Washington, Dykstra spent six years as the associate head coach of the Huskies. Washington finished in the top 25 at the NCAA Championships twice during his time on staff there.
Stay connected with Seattle U swimming and get all the latest team updates by downloading the GoSeattleU mobile app available now for free in the App Store or Google Play.