Franciscan University of Steubenville Women's Soccer

The Franciscan Athletic Department was proud to announce that JW Beatovich has been named as the Head Women's Swimming & Diving Coach in September of 2025. "We are blessed to have found a coach who not only brings elite technical acumen, but also a deep understanding of and commitment to Franciscan University's Christ-centered mission, said Director of Athletics Danny Andersen '97. Coach Beatovich will represent our program and institution with the highest integrity. He brings a wealth of technical expertise rooted in a deep background of competitive swimming and coaching at the highest levels of club competition.  More importantly, Coach Beatovich is a person of character who will advance our mission of forming disciples, developing leaders, and pursuing excellence through athletics."   "I am honored to be the next Head Coach of the Franciscan University Women's Swimming & Diving. As an alumnus and employee, I owe so much to this university, and I am excited to participate in the university's mission in a new way. We have the greatest students in the world, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve them in this role. I grew up swimming, and I know the value that the sport provides individuals in and out of the pool. I firmly believe that, for the team, dedication to the sport provides an opportunity to grow into the people God has called us to be."   Beatovich is no stranger to Franciscan, as he currently works in the Marketing and Communications Department on campus as the Director of Digital Storytelling. In that role, he has worked with Franciscan Athletics on a variety of photo and video projects. He also graduated Franciscan with a degree in Communication Arts in 2012 and is currently finishing up his Master's in Business Administration. The Virginia native grew up as a competitive swimmer and coached at the club level back in Virginia before returning to Franciscan in 2022.    

Alma Mater     Franciscan University of Steubenville, 2021, Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude in Political Science  Playing Experience    Four year member of the Women's Swimming Team at Franciscan    One-time Swimming & Diving all-PAC Honors, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Spring 2021.     Five-time Swimming & Diving All-AMCC Honors, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Spring 2019 - Spring 2020.          Five-time AMCC Swimmer of the Week, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Fall 2018 - Spring 2020.     Rookie of the Year, Franciscan Swim & Dive Team, 2019.     MVP, Franciscan Swim & Dive Team, 2020 & 2021.     14 school records (10 individual; 4 relays), Franciscan University of Steubenville.     2-time captain, Franciscan Swim & Dive Team.  Coaching Experience Assistant Swim Coach, Crozet Gators Swim Team, 2016 - 2019.  Junior Swim Coach, Crozet Gators Swim Team, 2011 - 2015.   Private Swim Instructor, 2020 - present.  Current Career Admissions Operations Specialist at Franciscan University of Steubenville  Why Franciscan?  I choose to work at Franciscan because I strongly believe in the authentically Catholic mission to spread the Gospel to the world. Franciscan athletes have a unique opportunity to share their faith with other college students during their competitions. I think it is also important for our students to grow not only spiritually, but physically and mentally as well, and I want to be a part of that. 

Year Ordained: 2005 Inspirational Bible Verse: Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Faith Journey: I was blessed to experience a wonderful Cursillo retreat and then went to Medjugorje, special moments where I sensed the Lord and His Mother calling me to a priestly vocation.