Coach Jacy Dyer has been promoted to Associate Head Coach for Virginia Tech Swim and Dive. Before her promotion, Dyer was an assistant coach, primarily working with distance swimmers. She was in charge of all team travel, women's team building, and the women's recruiting coordinator. She will maintain her role as the women's recruiting coordinator and distance coach with her new role. In addition to her dedication to the Hokies, she has been named a coach for the National Junior Team.
"I want to thank Sergio Lopez, Danny White, and Whit Babcock for naming me Associate Head Coach for Virginia Tech Swimming and Diving.", said Dyer. "I'm grateful for this opportunity and I'm honored to be a part of building something truly great here at Virginia Tech."
Before arriving in Blacksburg, Dyer was an assistant coach at James Madison for four seasons, helping the Dukes to their first CAA Championship since 2012.
Dyer joined the staff in 2018 and has contributed greatly to the programs growing success. Most recently, she coached Filippo Dal Maso (400 IM, Mile), Chase Travis (500 free, Mile), Loulou Vos (800 free relay), and Brooke Travis (500 free, Mile) to the NCAA Championships in 2021. At the ACC Championships, two Hokies finished in the top eight.
She helped guide the men's team to their highest-ranking finish at NCAA's in 2021, as well as the women's highest ranking since 2014. The past three seasons, Virginia Tech men's swimming has improved from 33rd to 11th in the NCAA and 4th to 3rd place in the ACC. The women's team improved from 33rd to 21st in the NCAA and 8th place to 4th place in the ACC.
"Jacy has done a tremendous job for us the last three seasons," said head coach Sergio Lopez Miro. "I am very excited for her to be in her new role as an associate head coach. Jacy has a bright future as a collegiate coach, and I am excited to keep working with her and the rest of the coaching staff to bring Virginia Tech Swimming and Diving to the top of the conference and the national ranks."
Dyer was a fierce competitor for the Toledo Rockets during her time as a student-athlete. As a freshman, she was received All-MAC Second Team, followed by First Team All-Mac honors in her following three seasons. She set multiple school records (200, 500, 1,000, and 1,650 freestyle) and conference records (500, 1,000 and 1,650 freestyle).
Coach Dyer and the Hokies will host Duke on October 22nd.