Ohio Swimming and Diving Adds James Washbish As Assistant Coach
9/27/2021 3:14:00 PM | Women's Swimming and Diving
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ATHENS, Ohio -- James Washbish has been hired as an assistant coach for Ohio's swimming and diving program, head coach Mason Norman has announced.
"James brings an energy and passion to our program at Ohio that I believe the athletes already enjoy," Norman said. "I have followed his development over the last few years as a person and as a coach and have witnessed first-hand the positive impact he has made on the athletes and programs he has been a part of. I am excited to see what James will add to the culture and growth of our student-athletes in and out of the water."
Washbish joins the Bobcats with six years of coaching experience, including three different recent head coaching positions. Washbish's most recent experience spans several different coaching experiences, including the head swim coach at Lafayette High School since October of 2019. Washbish was also the head swim coach at Hartland Swim and Racquet Club since May of 2018, and a head age group coach at Kentucky Aquatics since 2016.
During his time at Lafayette High School, he coached the women's team to a runner-up finish in Region 8, and had an individual state finalist in 3rd place. As head age group coach for Kentucky Aquatics, Washbish had multiple Kentucky state champions and was a 2021 Age Group Southern Zones Coach. To start his coaching career, Washbish was a volunteer assistant coach for the University of Kentucky swimming and diving team.
"I would like to thank Ohio University for this Amazing opportunity," Washbish said. "I feel so fortunate to work alongside Mason Norman and this talented group of athletes. Ohio University swimming and diving has such a rich history and with Ohio athletics support, the future is bright for the Bobcats."
Ohio swimming and diving will begin their 2021-22 campaign on Oct. 8 with their annual Green & White Exhibition at the Aquatic Center. The regular season for the Bobcats will begin the following Friday (Oct. 15), when they travel to the University of Kentucky.
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ATHENS, Ohio -- James Washbish has been hired as an assistant coach for Ohio's swimming and diving program, head coach Mason Norman has announced.
"James brings an energy and passion to our program at Ohio that I believe the athletes already enjoy," Norman said. "I have followed his development over the last few years as a person and as a coach and have witnessed first-hand the positive impact he has made on the athletes and programs he has been a part of. I am excited to see what James will add to the culture and growth of our student-athletes in and out of the water."
Washbish joins the Bobcats with six years of coaching experience, including three different recent head coaching positions. Washbish's most recent experience spans several different coaching experiences, including the head swim coach at Lafayette High School since October of 2019. Washbish was also the head swim coach at Hartland Swim and Racquet Club since May of 2018, and a head age group coach at Kentucky Aquatics since 2016.
During his time at Lafayette High School, he coached the women's team to a runner-up finish in Region 8, and had an individual state finalist in 3rd place. As head age group coach for Kentucky Aquatics, Washbish had multiple Kentucky state champions and was a 2021 Age Group Southern Zones Coach. To start his coaching career, Washbish was a volunteer assistant coach for the University of Kentucky swimming and diving team.
"I would like to thank Ohio University for this Amazing opportunity," Washbish said. "I feel so fortunate to work alongside Mason Norman and this talented group of athletes. Ohio University swimming and diving has such a rich history and with Ohio athletics support, the future is bright for the Bobcats."
Ohio swimming and diving will begin their 2021-22 campaign on Oct. 8 with their annual Green & White Exhibition at the Aquatic Center. The regular season for the Bobcats will begin the following Friday (Oct. 15), when they travel to the University of Kentucky.
#OUohyeah
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