Andrew Sheaff Joins Northwestern as Assistant Coach

EVANSTON, Illinois, August 14. NORTHWESTERN head coach Jarod Schroeder announced today the hiring of Andrew Sheaff as an assistant coach with the men's swimming and diving program.

Sheaff and Schroeder previously worked together at the University of Maryland in 2007-08 when Schroeder was serving as interim head coach and Sheaff was in the first of two years as a volunteer assistant with the program.

“During the year we worked together, Andrew really impressed me with his passion for the sport,” Schroeder said. “He has an eye for technique and really takes an interest in each student-athlete's development. He has a master's degree in Exercise Physiology, which is an added bonus, and we'll use his input in developing our strength and dryland training programs. I am excited about the prospect of change with the skills Andrew brings to Northwestern.”

After earning his exercise physiology Master's from Maryland in 2009, Sheaff left to become an assistant coach at Bucknell, adding assistant coaching duties with the Bison Aquatic Club in Lewisburg, Pa., in the summer of 2010. Sheaff is a 2007 graduate of Pittsburgh University with a degree in exercise science. He has an extensive background in sports performance, interning with the Pitt football team in the spring of 2007 and with the NFL's Cleveland Browns in the summer of 2007.

Sheaff was a four-year letterwinner with Pitt's swimming and diving squad, earning the Senior Athlete of Distinction honor. In addition to his expertise in the physical side of the sport, Sheaff also is highly intelligent. Out of the pool, he was a four-time BIG EAST Academic All-Star, University Scholar-Athlete and member of the 4.0 Club.

The above article is a press release submitted to Swimming World Magazine. It has been posted in its entirety without editing. Swimming World offers all outlets the chance to reach our audience by contacting us at Newsmaster@swimmingworldmagazine.com. However, Swimming World reserves the right to choose what material is posted.

Name*

Email*

Welcome to our community. We invite you to join our discussion. Our community guidelines are simple: be respectful and constructive, keep on topic, and support your fellow commenters. Commenting signifies that you agree to our Terms of Use