Get to Know 'Gate Athletics -- Andy Waeger

Swimming & Diving Coach Ready to Begin Second Season With Raiders

HAMILTON – Colgate Athletics began a new era with the announcement of Andy Waeger as the Mark S. Randall Head Swimming and Diving Coach in July 2014.

The Raiders made great strides in Waeger's first season at the helm in 2014-15. The women's team began the season with six victories and finished with an 8-4 record. The Colgate men, meanwhile, showed continual improvement during the regular season and posted an eighth place finish in the Patriot League Championships.

Both programs were ranked among the most improved in the nation according to website collegeswimming.com. Waeger's squad's also excelled in the classroom, as both teams were recognized by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America as Scholar All-America programs.

Waeger arrived in Hamilton from TCU, where he was assistant coach for the Horned Frogs for two years. He earlier served as women's head coach at Lock Haven and as men's and women's head coach at Slippery Rock on the Division II level.

"The men's and women's swimming and diving programs have made incredible strides in Andy's short time here thus far," said Colgate Director of Athletics Victoria M. Chun '91, MA'94. "I am so excited for what is in store for these student-athletes under his tutelage. His knowledge, worth-ethic and competitive spirit will that this program to new heights."

Get To Know Andy Waeger

An Influential Person in My Career: Ed Denny. He was my collegiate coach turned conference rival for 10 years while we coached in the same conference. He is more than a mentor. He is a friend, confidant and one of the best persons I have had the privilege of knowing.
An Idea or Invention I Wish I Had Thought of: Bottled Water.
What I Like About My Job: Finding new ways to challenge our student-athletes … we can't do the same thing day in and day out.
What I Like About Competing: I love watching our men and women get up and race.
What I Would Like to Change: My handwriting.
What I Like That Would Surprise Those Who Know Me: Sleeping in.
What I Like About Myself: I have a short memory (it should be noted that not everyone likes this about me).

Miscellaneous Favorites

Heroes: My wife Kim … she is the strongest, most supportive person in my life and I would lost without her. My son, Aiden, who is the light of my life. I am also blessed to have two amazing parents and three siblings.
Possession: My wedding ring.
Memento: All of the "stuff" my son, Aiden, has made for me to decorate my office with.
Magazines, Hardcopy or Online: Sports Illustrated.
Gadget: iPhone.
App: Netflix
Music Type, Singer or Group: I am a Talk Radio/Podcast type of guy.
Books: Anything by Bill Bryson or John Grisham.
Food: Tex-Mex … Doesn't get any better!
Movies: Anything the Coen Brothers have made.
Quote: "It'll be fun"

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