Macfarlane returns to Swim and Dive as a assistant coach

-We are happy to announce the appointment of Stella Macfarlane as the brand new Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach for our crew. Stella joins us with a wealthy historical past of involvement and achievement inside our program and is poised to convey her in depth expertise and dedication to her new position.

Stella Macfarlane is not any stranger to our group, having beforehand graduated from Lawrence in  2025 and served as a Volunteer Swimming and Diving Coach at Lawrence University. During her tenure as a student-athlete, Stella served as a two-time captain of the Lawrence Swim and Dive Team, the place she performed a pivotal position in fostering crew unity and facilitating efficient communication between athletes and the administration. Her management expertise had been acknowledged by quite a few accolades, together with the Viking Award and the Chris Knorr Leadership Award.

Stella’s tutorial achievements are equally spectacular. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, probably the most prestigious tutorial honor society, and has constantly been on the Dean’s List from 2022 to 2025. Her tutorial excellence additionally earned her the Elite Viking Award for attaining the very best GPA on the Women’s Swim and Dive Team.

Stella’s transition from a student-athlete to a training position is warmly welcomed by Head Swimming and Diving Coach, Kayla Wiltzius, who remarked, “I am so excited to have Stella Macfarlane as our assistant coach. Her knowledge of Lawrence Swimming and Diving is a great asset to the team! She has done a great job jumping in and inspiring the athletes!”

Stella herself expressed enthusiasm for her new place, stating, “Having been a part of this team, I am excited to support my former teammates and new athletes as a full-time assistant coach. They are all very enthusiastic and determined, so I’m excited to see what they can do this season!”

We are thrilled to have Stella Macfarlane again with us on this new capability and look ahead to her contributions to our swimming and diving program.