Emmanuel University (GA) Men's Swimming

Gilchrest to begin the Lions swim program. With collegiate coaching stops including Hamilton College, Bethany College, Washington College, University of Maryland, Limestone College and the University of Wyoming, Gilchrest has coached 34 NCAA All-American's, 13 Olympic trials qualifiers, 4 NCAA national champions, and 1 NCAA national record (NCAA Div. II 200 free relay). "Emmanuel College is excited about bringing Coach Gilchrest on board," shared Athletic Director Jose Larios. "His strong history in recruiting, teaching, and leading young men and women in and out of the pool separated him from many other candidates. Most importantly, Allen gets ithe understands very clearly our mission of using these athletic platforms as a privileged opportunity to share Christ's love." With USA Swimming club and high school coaching stops including the Clinton Cudas Aquatics (NY), Shomen Aquatics (MD), Maverick Aquatics (MD), Badfish Aquatics (NC) and Charlotte Country Day High School (NC), Gilchrest has coached hundreds of age group swimmers, including 2 high school state championship teams. Gilchrest is originally from Rahway NJ, where he swam competitively 4 years for Rahway High School and the Rahway Rapids YMCA swim team, breaking 7 high school and 7 YMCA swim records. In College, Gilchrest swam competitively 2 years for Kutztown University and 2 years for Rowan University, breaking 2 Kutztown school swim record and 3 Rowan school swim records. He earned his bachelor's degree in Political Science from Rowan University (1999) and his master's degree in U.S. History from Washington College (2003). He is married to Liz Gilchrest, a former NCAA Div. I basketball player at the University of Maryland. Coach Gilchrest had this to say about joining the Lion's athletic staff, "First, I would like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for this new leadership/coaching position. Second, I would like to thank President Stewart, Athletic Director Jose Larios, and those who met with me during my interview process for giving me this amazing opportunity. It is my privilege and honor to lead and guide the student-athletes of Emmanuel College through their collegiate career, for God's glory!"