Logan Arnold Joins George Washington Swim & Dive Staff

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Logan Arnold has joined the George Washington swimming and diving staff as an assistant swimming coach, head coach Brian Thomas announced Friday.

Arnold spent last season at St. Bonaventure, where he worked under Thomas with the women’s program and also assisted with the men’s squad. The Bonnies jumped five spots in the Atlantic 10 women’s standings on the strength of 12 school-record efforts and a Most Outstanding Performer honoree, while the men were headlined by the meet’s Most Outstanding Rookie Performer.

“Logan will be a tremendous addition to our staff,” Thomas said. “I always try to surround myself with thoughtful, intelligent people who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo – and Logan certainly fits that mold. Having worked with Logan for the past year, there were two qualities that made him an easy choice for this position: his connection with the student-athletes and his tireless work ethic.”

“I am extremely grateful that Brian asked me to join him here at George Washington,” Arnold said. “Working alongside Brian this past year has been extremely exciting as I have been able to witness first-hand his enthusiasm, drive and passion for our sport. I am excited to join both him and Katie Stefl as we continue our pursuit of excellence, both within the Atlantic 10 and on the national stage.”

Before St. Bonaventure, Arnold spent the 2016-17 season as a volunteer assistant at NC State, where he worked with a handful of Olympians, including gold medalists Ryan Held and Cullen Jones.

The Minnesota native helped the Wolfpack claim men’s and women’s ACC team titles before they finished fourth and seventh, respectively, at the NCAA Championships. The squad totaled 34 NCAA A-cut performances and 131 B-cut efforts for the season, highlighted by an NCAA record in the men’s 800-yard freestyle relay.

“Logan’s experience at NC State allowed him to learn first-hand what a truly elite culture can do for a program on the rise,” Thomas said. “That experience will pay dividends as we continue to build upon a championship culture here at GW. In my opinion, Logan is a rising star in the coaching world, and I’m glad that he’s chosen to Raise High with us at GW!”

In 2015-16, Arnold was an assistant at the University of Saint Thomas in Minnesota, guiding the Tommies to MIAC men’s and women’s championships and three gold medals at the Division III NCAA Championships. The team combined for 49 all-conference honors and set 21 school records on the season.

He also has experience coaching on the club circuit with YOTA Swim Club in North Carolina (2016-17) and West Fargo Flyers Swim Club in North Dakota (2015).

Arnold commenced his collegiate coaching career as a student at Minnesota’s Concordia College, serving two seasons as an assistant from 2013-2015 as he completed work toward a double degree in exercise science and history.

Prior to that, Arnold competed for two seasons at St. John’s University in his home state, posting five All-MIAC performances and two school-record swims. He was the conference’s 100-yard backstroke champion in 2012.

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