Clarion University of Pennsylvania Men's Swimming

VanDyke has coached numerous athletes to All-American status in his time at Clarion. In 2010 the Golden Eagles were 4th at the NCAA Division II National Championships under VanDyke's leadership. Other high finishes during his tenure include 5th at nationals in 2004, 6th in 2010 and 7th in 2009. Clarion's women were 6-2 in dual meets in 2013, second at PSAC's and 17th at the NCAA D-II Nationals and the 2015 squad placed 15th at D-II Nationals. Mark has also led the men to nine second place finishes at PSAC's and two 8th place finishes at the NCAA's. The 2015 men's squad was 18th at the NCAA D-II Nationals, the 2014 team was 13th at the NCAA Division II Nationals. The 2013 men's squad placed third at PSAC's and 17th at the NCAA Division II Nationals, while in 2012 Clarion was fourth at PSAC's and 15th at nationals. In 12 years as assistant at Clarion (1989-2000) the Eagles captured 6 men's and 11 women's PSAC titles. The men placed in the top 5 at the NCAA's five times, while the women earned 10 top 5 NCAA finishes. A backstroke/IM specialist at Clarion from 1977-80, VanDyke led the Eagles to four straight PSAC Titles, and Clarion's 4th place NCAA Div. II team finish in 1978. He held school records in the 100 back (54.65), 200 back (1:57.02), 200 I.M. (1:59.27) and the 400 I.M. (4:14.97). A 3-time individual and 9-time overall PSAC Champion, he was a 12-time NCAA All-American and a 4-time NAIA A-A. A 1980 Clarion grad in Business Management, VanDyke earned his teaching certification in Secondary Ed/Social Studies in 1982. He taught and coached at Edison High (San Antonio, Texas) from 1982-85, and at Roosevelt High from 1985-88 before returning to Clarion. A native of Evans City, Pa., VanDyke attended Seneca Valley High and swam for Bill Miller. A state runner-up in the 100 back, Mark was YMCA Champ in 3 events before graduating in 1975. He attended South Florida, but transferred to Clarion in the Spring of 1976. VanDyke, wife Cindy and their two children, daughter Melissa and son David reside in Shippenville.

Kelley came to Clarion from Duquesne University, where she was a graduate assistant womens swimming coach during the 2009-10 season. She was also the competitive Aquatic Director/Head Swim Coach at the Lionville YMCA in Exton, Pa. from August 2007 April of 2009.             In December of 2011 Kelley became a Certified Level 1 Crossfit Trainer. Having a current CF-L1 certificate affords her the legal right to train others using CrossFit methods and the opportunity to apply for affiliation with Crossfit. The course allows her to train Clarion swimming athletes more efficiently and help them reach their maximum potential.             I am really excited to have Brehan here as our assistant swimming coach, said veteran Clarion mentor Mark VanDyke. She brings a very strong work ethic and an extremely positive approach to swimming to the pool every day and that will be a big benefit for our student athletes and the program. She will be an excellent coach here at Clarion.             A 2006 graduate of Clarion University with a degree in Elementary Education, (Heebner) Kelley had a stellar swimming career with the Golden Eagles from 2003-2006 and was a Clarion Scholar Athlete.             In her four seasons she helped Clarion to PSAC team titles in 2004 and 2006, and runner-up finishes in 2003 and 2005. She also helped the Golden Eagles to a 5 place NCAA D-II finish in 2004, 10 in 2005 and 2003 and 11 in 2006.             A 12-time NCAA Division II All-American, her top nationals finishes include 8 in the 200 butterfly in 2004, 9 in the 200 fly in 2006 and 12 in the 200 fly in 2005. she was also 11 in the 100 fly in 2006, 14 in the 100 fly in 2004, plus 15 in the 400 IM in 2004 and 14 in the 200 IM in 2005. she was also a multiple relay All-American. Brehan also posted five individual second place finishes at PSACs during her career including two in the 200 fly, one each in the 100 fly, 200 and 400 IM.             I am so happy to be back here at Clarion Im home, said Kelly on her being named to the Eagle coaching staff. I had a lot of great experiences here at Clarion as a student athlete and Im looking forward to giving back all I can to our current and future student athletes in the hopes of making their experiences as great as mine were here. I love coming to work every day and am excited about the upcoming season.             She is a native of Reading, Pa. and a graduate of Reading High School. She is married to Jesse Kelley and the couple have a son Declan.

Hrovat, a 23-time NCAA D-II "Coach of the Year", begins his 26th year as Clarion's Men's and Women's Diving coach. Named NCAA Div.II Women's "Diving Coach of the Year" in 2014, 2011, 2010, 2009, 08, 07, `05, `04, `02, `01, 2000, 1995 & 93, he was selected as NCAA Div.II Men's "Diving Coach of the Year" in 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010, 2003, 02, 1998, 97, 96, 92 and 91. Dave's divers have won 44 NCAA titles and 265 A-A placings in 25 years. His most prolific diver was Jamie Wolf, who won 7 out of a possible 8 NCAA Division II National Championships from 2004-2007. She also earned NCAA Top VIII Award and was a finalist for NCAA Woman of the Year. In 2015 women's diver Kristin Day won 1 meter national title to become a 3-time NCAA champ, won the NCAA Elite 89 Award, was Capital One NCAA D-II Academic All-America of the Year and is a finalist for NCAA Woman of the Year.  Meanwhile Collin Vest was named CSCAA Div. II Men's diver of the Year after winning 1 meter and placing third on 3 meter. In 2014 at Nationals Clarion swept all 4 diving national championship honors. In his 25 years at nationals, only three years has Clarion failed to bring home a national champion (1994, 2012, 2013). Hrovat came to Clarion from Virginia Tech, where he was the head diving coach for two seasons (1988-90) as a G.A. In two years at Virginia Tech he qualified a female diver for the NCAA Div.I Nationals. A native of Mentor, Ohio and Mentor High, Dave moved to Bridgeville, Pa. and attended Chartiers Valley High from his sophomore year on. In 1984, his senior season, Dave won WPIAL and PIAA Titles, plus was a high school All-America diver. Dave attended Clemson University, where he notched academic and athletic accomplishments. On the boards he was a 4-year letterman, named Atlantic Coast Conference "Diver of the Year" in 1988 and was the ACC Champ on 1 and 3-meter boards. Also earning All-America status in 1987, he graduated from Clemson in 1988 with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Education and a 3.4 QPA in his major. He accepted the G.A. at Virginia Tech and worked towards a Masters in Industrial Technology before coming to Clarion in 1990. Dave and wife Kim reside in Knox. Dave has a daughter Callen and a son Brandon.