Southern Illinois Swimming & Diving Welcomes Braden Tiffany to Coaching Workers

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois swimming and diving employed Braden Tiffany as an assistant coach on Thursday.

Tiffany joins the Salukis after spending 4 seasons as an assistant coach with Utah Valley Aquatics, a USA Swimming membership group in Utah. During his time with this system, he coached 5 state champions and two swimmers who ranked among the many prime 20 nationally of their age group as 12-and-unders. He additionally labored with athletes who certified for USA Swimming Junior Nationals, together with a Junior National finalist.

Before becoming a member of Utah Valley Aquatics, Tiffany spent 4 seasons as head coach at Timpview High School in Provo, Utah. During his tenure, he coached 4 particular person state champions, 26 state finalists and two highschool All-Americans. His athletes broke eight college information and one 5A state file, whereas two Timpview athletes earned 5A Swimmer of the Year honors. Tiffany was additionally named the 2025-26 Utah 5A Coach of the Year.

A local of Pleasant Grove, Utah, Tiffany earned his bachelor’s diploma in statistics from Brigham Young University and his grasp’s diploma in sport teaching from West Virginia University. He resides in Carbondale along with his spouse, Kathrin, and their daughter, Anya.

Tamber McAllister, head coach of BYU swimming and diving, praised Tiffany’s management and talent to develop athletes.

“I’ve had the opportunity to watch Braden develop talent and build a strong team culture at Timpview High School. The success of his program reflects his leadership, vision, and genuine investment in the athletes he coaches. Having grown up in the swimming community, Braden brings a deep passion for the sport and an understanding of what it takes to help athletes reach their potential. He is one of Utah’s up-and-coming coaches, and I’m excited to see him contribute to a program with such a proud and successful history,” McAllister mentioned.

Christine McEldery, head coach of Utah Valley Aquatics, highlighted Tiffany’s ardour for swimming and training.

“Braden is one of those people for whom swimming is simply part of his DNA. He loves the sport, loves coaching it, and loves seeing athletes discover what they’re capable of,” McEldery mentioned.

Trent Weight, basic chair of Utah Swimming, additionally praised Tiffany’s athlete-first method.

“Braden is an excellent coach who is in it for the athletes,” Weight mentioned.

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Southern Illinois faces Missouri State on Friday, Oct. 2, at 3 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. in Carbondale.

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