FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Former Kenyon College swimming and diving coach Jim Steen has been inducted into the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024, alongside coaches Rob Orr and Peter Hovland.

By the Numbers
  • Steen served as the head coach for Kenyon's men's program from 1976 to 2012.
  • Under Steen's leadership, the Kenyon men achieved 31 consecutive NCAA Division III championships, and the women's team secured 17 consecutive national championships.
  • Steen has a total of 50 NCAA Division III team titles, the most by any coach in the NCAA.
  • His swimmers captured 471 NCAA titles, set 155 NCAA records, and achieved 328 All-Americans.
  • The ASCA induction ceremony will take place on September 5, 2024, at the Rosen Centre in Orlando.
State of Play
  • Jim Steen, alongside two other coaches, was inducted into the ASCA Hall of Fame for his exceptional coaching career in swimming and diving.
  • Steen's legacy includes prestigious awards like 16-time CSCAA NCAA Division III Coach of the Year and 26-time ASCA Certificate of Excellence recipient.
  • The induction ceremony is scheduled to occur on September 5, 2024, during the 2024 ASCA World Clinic in Orlando.
What's Next

Steen's recognition in the ASCA Hall of Fame highlights his monumental contributions to collegiate swimming coaching, setting a benchmark for future coaches in the sport.

Bottom Line

Jim Steen's induction into the ASCA Hall of Fame underscores his unparalleled success in coaching, transforming Kenyon College's swimming and diving programs into powerhouses and leaving a lasting impact on the sport.