Toledo Ladies’s Swimming & Diving Proclaims Two Employees Additions

TOLEDO, Ohio – University of Toledo girls’s swimming and diving Head Coach Jacy Dyer introduced the hiring of John Stewart and Sam Heywood as assistant coaches for this system on Monday.

Stewart joins the Rockets after serving because the interim head coach for Delta State, a NCAA Division II program in Mississippi, throughout the 2024-25 season. He skilled dash, mid-distance and distance teams in addition to dealt with logistics for highway meets and tournaments together with itineraries, resorts, meals and transportation throughout residence and away meets.

“I’m so excited to welcome John as a part of our staff,” mentioned Dyer. “He is a hard worker and brings a lot of knowledge and passion for coaching. He will make an immediate impact here, and I can’t wait for this season to get started!”

Stewart was a student-athlete at Delta State, serving to lead the Statesmen to five-straight New South Intercollegiate Swim Conference (NSISC) titles. He was named an NCAA All-American and was a five-time NSISC Individual Champion. He additionally assisted the energy and conditioning workers, working with six applications on campus together with swimming & diving and soccer.

“I am extremely honored and excited to be joining the University of Toledo Swimming and Diving program,” mentioned Stewart. “I want to thank Jacy, the athletic department, and everyone involved in the hiring process to give me this opportunity. The University of Toledo is truly a special place both athletically and academically. I am very eager to get to work to help the student athletes.”

Stewart holds an MBA and bachelor’s diploma in psychology from Delta State University.

Heywood joins the workers after swimming collegiately at Bowling Green. Prior to becoming a member of the Rockets, she was teaching on the Greater Toledo Aquatic Club and highschool groups.

“Sam will bring such incredible energy and positivity to this team,” mentioned Dyer. “She brings so much heart, empathy and first-hand knowledge to this program and I can’t wait to see the impact she will make.”