Dallas Tarkenton (Collegiate Swim Coach) #30

Tarkenton joined the Cavalier coaching staff in the fall of 2019 as a volunteer assistant coach.

Prior to his return to Virginia, Tarkenton served at Colorado College where he coached the Big Cats for two years (2017-18). While at Colorado College, the Big Cats finished second and third at the women’s and men’s 2018 SCAC Championships, respectively. The team set four school records (one conference record), garnered 103 life-time best performances, five SCAC champions and had the program’s first winner of the Elite 19 award. In addition to his on deck duties, Tarkenton served as the recruiting coordinator, social media manager and meet coordinator.

Tarkenton coached at the University of Georgia summer swim camps for the two years (2017-18). He also worked summer swim camps at the Air Force Academy and UVA.

During his swimming career, Tarkenton earned three All-America honors at the University of Mary Washington. He finished fourth in the 100 butterfly and ninth in the 200 butterfly at the 2017 NCAA Division III Swimming Championships in Shenandoah, Texas, and eighth in the 100 fly at the 2016 Division III national meet. He also recorded 21 conference titles during his tenure at UMW, set three school and conference records, and was named the school’s Athlete of the Year in 2016 and 2017.

While at UMW, the Richmond, Va., native served as a lead assistant swim coach at The Country Club of Virginia and Founders Bridge Country Club during his summers.

Tarkenton, who received a bachelor’s degree in communication and digital studies from the University of Mary Washington, will also serve as an age group and senior coach for the Gators.

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