[Swimming] Ellen Johnson Named Interim Swimming and Diving Head Coach

Story by: Life University Athletics

MARIETTA, Ga. --- Life University Director of Athletics Jayme Pendergast announced Wednesday afternoon the promotion of Ellen Johnson as the interim men and women's swimming and diving head coach.
 
Johnson has been assisting the swim program for the last two seasons, where the Running Eagles have found major success. She will step into her new role with the team immediately and will look to continue her success. A former NCAA Division 1 Swimmer at South Carolina, Johnson has been involved with collegiate swimming for more than six years. In her time on campus, she has helped the Running Eagles achieve 25 All-Mid-South Conference accolades, eight individual MSC championships, 13 MSC All-Academic honors and 20 NAIA All-Americans. She will be instrumental in the introduction of the diving program on campus as well.