Cougars to Launch Men’s Swimming & Diving Program in 2023–24

The University of Minnesota Morris has announced the addition of men’s swimming & diving, to begin competition in the 2023–24 academic year. Sponsorship of men’s tennis will end following the 2023 season.

“There were over 2,750 boys swimming & diving in 120 Minnesota high school programs in 2021–22. As Minnesota’s only public NCAA Division III university, UMN Morris is uniquely positioned to launch a competitive men’s swimming & diving team,” stated Sandy Olson-Loy, vice chancellor for student affairs. “Men’s tennis has been a second sport opportunity for most of our athletes. We are excited to provide terrific academic and sports experiences for more students via swimming and diving.”

Recruitment for men’s swimming & diving began this spring. “There is no better coach to launch a new men’s collegiate swimming & diving program than Dave Molesworth,” said Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Matt Johnson ’03. “Coach Molesworth established our successful women’s swim and dive program in 2004, is highly regarded amongst his peers across the country, and has great connections in Minnesota’s swimming and diving community.”

“I am very excited to see this new opportunity for men’s swimmers and divers, and to have the chance to lead our growing UMN Morris swimming & diving program,” said Molesworth. “I am looking forward to creating a fun, competitive environment for men to join a great collegiate sport.”