Arizona State Hires Michael White as Assistant Coach
Arizona State on Tuesday announced the hiring of Michael White as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator.
The Scottsdale, Arizona, native was an assistant coach for the last three seasons at the University of Alabama. Alabama’s women’s team finished 11th at NCAAs last year.
“Mike is one of the best young coaches in the NCAA,” Arizona State head coach Herbie Behm said in a press release. “His interview blew me away with the innovative ideas he presented. I can’t wait to start implementing those ideas and continue our growth at ASU.”
White was a volunteer assistant at the University of Wisconsin in 2022-23, he helped the Badgers place 15th, its best finish since 2017, working with the freestyle, breaststroke and distance groups. He also was an assistant senior coach at Madison Aquatics Club.
“I am incredibly honored to return to my home state and join this elite program,” White said. “I’m proud to say that I am coming home. I can’t thank Coach Herbie enough for the opportunity to join his incredible staff and help these young athletes grow and develop into the best individuals they can be. There are so many friends and mentors who have left their mark on this program, and I’m excited for the opportunity to leave mine and help take this program to new heights. Go Devils!”
White was a state champion at Dobson High School. He attended St. Bonaventure from 2013-17, winning seven individual Atlantic 10 championships and setting three school records as a senior. A two-year team captain, he led the Bonnies to the 2014 A-10 team title. He began coaching as a volunteer assistant for Juniata College in 2019-21.
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