Illinois Wesleyan's Director of Swimming and Diving, Dan Lloyd, announced the hiring of Tyler Leslie as an assistant coach. Leslie, a standout swimmer at Augustana College, is recognized for his historical swimming achievements, including being the program's first All-American in 39 years. Lloyd expressed enthusiasm for Leslie's arrival, highlighting his passion and commitment, which he believes will enhance the program's success. Leslie's leadership comes after a dominant college career, where he significantly contributed to the Vikings' four consecutive CCIW Team Championships and earned multiple accolades and records.

By the Numbers
  • Helped Augustana achieve four CCIW Team Championships.
  • Named 2025 CCIW Men's Swimmer of the Year.
  • Holds 10 school records across various events.
  • Awarded CCIW Swimmer of the Week seven times during his career.
  • Named a Scholar All-America honoree in 2025.
State of Play
  • Leslie joins current assistant coach Brooke Walker on the Titans' staff.
  • Leslie is set to commence on-campus coaching duties after graduation in May 2026.
  • He will start the recruitment process for future Titans immediately.
What's Next

Leslie's immediate focus will be on recruiting new talent to strengthen the Titans鈥� program. As he transitions into coaching, his extensive experience and previous achievements are expected to foster a competitive environment for the team. His vision aligns with building on the team鈥檚 recent successes and academic stature at Illinois Wesleyan.

Bottom Line

With Tyler Leslie's addition to the coaching staff, Illinois Wesleyan looks to enhance its swimming and diving program鈥檚 competitive edge and academic excellence. His proven track record of success and leadership is anticipated to bring a transformative impact to the team鈥檚 culture and performance moving forward.