Hall of Fame
Diane Heydt
- Induction:
- 2009
She coached 11 women's swimming and diving teams and six men's swimming and diving squads, a pioneering role at the NCAA Division II level. Â As the women's coach, Heydt mentored 89 All-Americans, including diver Mary Ahlin, a four-time national champion, and Sarah Loquai, the first St. Cloud State diver to win an NCAA individual title. Â She also coached 23 NCC champions and was named the NCC Swimming Coach of the Year in 1992 and 2000. Â During Heydt's tenure, every school record was broken. Â As men's coach, Heydt tutored 28 All-Americans and compiled a dural met record of 22-17-1. Â Her men's teams produced 15 NCC Â champions and broke nearly half the university's records. Â In 1999, the men's squad finished 16th at the national championships. Â
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