Lake Superior State names Tim O’Neill as Director of Intercollegiate Swimming and Aquatics

Courtesy of Lake Superior State Athletic Communications

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. — Lake Superior State University Athletics is thrilled to welcome Timothy “Tim” O’Neill as its new Director of Intercollegiate Swimming and Aquatics. O’Neill joins the Lakers with a powerful monitor document of management, athlete growth, and aquatics program administration.

Most not too long ago, Tim helped information Lewis University to one of the best finishes in program historical past, together with 42 NCAA Qualifying occasions and 10 faculty information in his first season as head coach. His impression was rapid and galvanizing — a mirrored image of each his teaching acumen and his development of workforce tradition.

As a former standout at UMass, Tim was within the high 10 all-time within the 100 fly and helped lead his workforce to a few Atlantic 10 Conference Championships. He additionally swam below famend coach Chuck Batchelor with Bluefish Swim Club, the place he broke a number of information. In addition to his swimming profession, Tim brings a management presence, with a bachelor’s diploma in economics and an MBA from Bryant University, plus almost a decade of expertise in finance and aquatics administration.

Tory Lindley, LSSU Athletic Director, mentioned, “We are absolutely thrilled to bring Tim O’Neill aboard. Tim brings a dynamic combination of high-level competitive experience, coaching excellence, and passionate leadership that I know will grow our program and energize the entire team. We believe he has the vision and drive to build a swimming program that reflects the grit and pride of LSSU.”

“I am honored to join Lake Superior State and lead its Swim & Dive program,” mentioned O’Neill. “The college’s dedication to excellence in sport, lecturers, and neighborhood aligns with my method to teaching—creating the entire athlete. I stay up for working with our Lakers to construct one of many premier NCAA Division II swim applications within the nation.

O’Neill will formally start his duties on July 29, 2025. Season schedules and particulars for the upcoming 12 months can be launched later this Fall.