Irish Announce Employees Promotions Forward Of 2026-27 Season – Notre Dame Preventing Irish – Official Athletics Website

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Notre Dame swimming and diving introduced two promotions on the employees on Tuesday, as Trevor Carroll will now function affiliate head coach, whereas Jessica Geriane is now an assistant coach for Peterson Family Head Swimming Coach Mike Norment. 

Carroll, a local of South Bend, served as an assistant coach for the Irish for the final 4 seasons. The native product has helped elevate this system to new heights, together with a Tenth-place males’s NCAA end in 2024, the perfect in program historical past.

Prior to returning house, Carroll spent 4 seasons in the identical function at Pittsburgh. During his tenure with the Panthers, Pittsburgh swimmers mixed to interrupt 28 data, together with 22 on the lads’s aspect.

A 2017 graduate of Louisville, Carroll spent his first season after his undergraduate profession as a volunteer assistant for his alma mater. While swimming for the Cardinals, Carroll earned 9 top-10 particular person finishes at ACC Championships with three podium finishes starting from the 50 to 500 freestyle. He was a 14-time All-American in his ultimate three seasons at Louisville, serving to the Cardinals’ relays attain a number of nationwide finals whereas incomes particular person All-America honors as nicely. 

“I don’t think any statement that I make will do any justice to recognize the amazing work that Trevor has done over this past year,” Norment stated following the elevation to affiliate head coach. “Trevor is a completely good coach. He is clever, organized and gifted.  I’m grateful for the way he embodies his place. 

“Trevor loves Notre Dame and cares about this team. He cares about the coaches and everyone attached to the program. He’s an awesome family man with a beautiful family, and I think that is part of the secret sauce that makes him such an amazing coach. You have to have the passion and knowledge, but you also have to care about people. Incredible coach, even better person. He gets it. I’m just so excited that he’s on our team. GO IRISH!!!!”

Following a storied profession as a student-athlete for the Irish, Geriane has joined the swimming and diving program as a full-time assistant coach. She spent the 2025-26 faculty 12 months as a pupil assistant coach whereas incomes a grasp’s diploma in digital advertising. 

“I am so happy to be giving back to the program that has provided me with so much,” Geriane stated. “When Mike got here to me firstly of the varsity 12 months and introduced up teaching whereas I used to be pursuing my M.S., I knew it was one thing I merely couldn’t flip down. 

“I am so thankful for Mike and the staff for mentoring me and welcoming me back with open arms, and I am incredibly grateful that the team has been so patient with me and has allowed me to learn from them over this past year. I am thrilled to continue growing and contributing to the success of the program! Go Irish!!”

Geriane made an immense influence on this system whereas attending Notre Dame, each out and in of the pool. A 2025 NCAA qualifier, the Aurora, Illinois native is the varsity report holder within the 200 medley and 200 free relays in addition to the 50 backstroke (23.96). She additionally ranks second within the 50 free and sixth within the 100 again (fifth on the time of commencement).

Additionally, Geriane was a three-time member of the All-ACC Academic Team and a 2024 College Swimming Coaches Association (CSCAA) Scholar All-American. She additionally earned the 2025 Reaney Award, given to a feminine swimmer who exemplifies what it means to be a champion within the pool and within the classroom, as a teammate and in life. 

“I’m so excited to have Jess join our team,” Norment stated after selling Geriane to assistant standing. “Jess was an superior teammate for Notre Dame and stepped into the function as a pupil assistant to assist out on deck. She did an outstanding job and instantly made our program higher and gave us a lot perception. We wanted her perspective to know learn how to assist our group in the easiest way doable. 

“Jess cares deeply about this team and the individuals on it. Beyond that, she is one heck of a coach! Jess is a natural, and we were praying that she would accept the position because we love her presence on the pool deck and in the office. She’s just an all-around class act. Welcome to the team, Jess. GO IRISH!!!”

In 2024, Geriane earned her undergraduate diploma from Notre Dame in Film, Television and Theater.