UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.- Penn State head swimming and diving coach Hollie Bonewit-Cron announces the addition of Tommy Johnson to her staff as an assistant swim coach. Johnson brings a wealth of coaching experience at various levels, with two years of club coaching, two years in the Northern Kentucky Swim League, two years with the Man o’ War Swim Conference, and two years of collegiate coaching.
“I’m thrilled to have Coach Johnson added to our staff,” said Bonewit-Cron. “His ambition and enthusiasm during the hiring process reflected what was wanted to fill the role. He brings with him an eye for detail and an aptitude for learning and leading that will help our student-athletes through their academic and athletic endeavors at Penn State. He will work primarily with middle distance and also be impactful in all areas of our program.”
After a decorated college career at Asbury University as a team captain, Johnson went on to an assistant coaching role for the Eagles. He has served as a member of the coaching staff for two seasons. His responsibilities in Wilmore included developing practices, creating and implementing periodization plans, critiquing technique, and other various aspects of the sport, and supporting student-athletes in and out of the pool.
In addition to his position on the coaching staff, he also worked as an undergraduate admissions counselor, where he built relationships with high school students and their families interested in attending the university.
From 2021-23, Johnson was a lead coach for the Florence Hammerheads in Florence, KY. He worked with swimmers that ranged from age four to 18, creating an encouraging environment while implementing skills in the athletes. Beginning in 2024, he transitioned to a volunteer assistant coaching position with the Wilmore Dolphins based out of Wilmore, KY. where he inherited similar responsibilities.