Swimming and Diving - Youngstown State University

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Jul 7

Penguins Earn CSCAA Spring Scholar All-America Recognition

The Youngstown State men's and women's swimming and diving teams made a splash in the classroom as both programs earned College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America Spring Scholar All-America Team recognition.

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Jul 1

YSU Names Ron Kontura Head Diving Coach and Director of Operations

Youngstown State University and Head Swimming & Diving Coach Hannah Saiz have announced the hiring of Ron Kontura as the Penguins' new Head Diving Coach and Director of Operations.

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Jun 29

YSU’s James Slessor Receives Cecil N. Coleman Medal of Honor Award

Former Youngstown State men's swimmer James Slessor is the 2025-26 recipient of the Horizon League's Cecil N. Coleman Medal of Honor Award, which recognizes the top male and female League student-athletes, respectively, who best exemplify the dignity and high purpose of the Horizon League and its membership.

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May 1

Hannah Saiz Dubbed as Head Coach of Youngstown State's Swimming and Diving Programs

Youngstown State has named Hannah Saiz, a highly skilled and motivated coach, to lead the Penguins' men's and women's swimming and diving programs. Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Ron Strollo announced Saiz's hiring on Friday.

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Apr 7

Eight Penguins Earn Academic All-District Honors

The Youngstown State swimming and diving programs had eight student-athletes named to the 2025-26 Academic All-District Team, selected by College Sports Communicators, for their combined elite performance on the court and in the classroom.

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Mar 17

Smith Steps Down As Youngstown State's Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Head Coach

Brad Smith has decided to step down after seven seasons serving as the head coach of the Youngstown State men's and women's swimming and diving programs.

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Mar 14

Cynor's Victory Highlights CSCAA National Invitational Championships

The Youngstown State men's and women's swimming programs continued postseason action this weekend at the CSCAA National Invitational Championships inside the Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training (FAST) facility.