DAYTONA BEACH ( July 19, 2011) - Former University of Arizona swimming and diving champion Caitlin Iversen has been named assistant swimming and diving coach at Daytona State College and coordinator of the Falcon’s developmental swimming squad, beginning Aug. 1.
“Caitlin’s enthusiasm and success as a student-athlete will be a tremendous asset to Daytona State, our swimmers and our local community,” said Daytona State’s head Swimming and Diving Coach Don Gibb. “Having been trained by some of the most admired and respected coaches in our sport at the University of Arizona, she will make an immediate impact on our team by implementing the most innovative and proven training methods available.”
Iverson has been a winner on many levels in the sport. She hails from Centennial, Colorado, where she was an All American and state champion at Cherry Creek High School four years in a row. She also had a storied collegiate career as a member of the University of Arizona’s Women’s Swimming & Diving squad, helping the Wildcats capture both Pac-10 and NCAA team titles. She ranked in the top 10 all-time for Arizona in the 200-meter backstroke, and the 200-meter and 400-meter individual medleys. Iversen also participated in the 2008 US Olympic Trials, finishing ninth in the 200-meter backstroke.
Daytona State College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Florida Community College Athletics Association Mid-Florida Conference. The Falcons currently compete in seven Division I NJCAA sports, including Men's and Women's Basketball, Baseball, Fast-Pitch Softball, Women's Golf and Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving. The main focus of the Daytona State Falcons athletic program is to prepare student-athletes for success in life. This is accomplished through strong academic programs and support services coupled with quality coaching and athletic facilities.
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