Southwest Baptist University has hired Bechler Leadership to help find a head coach to begin the men’s and women’s swim programs.
Clark Sheehy is in his second year leading the Bearcat athletic department after a long and storied career as a men’s basketball coach at SBU, John Brown University, and Fresno Pacific University.
Men’s and women’s swimming has been a Great Lakes Valley Conference sport since 2013. SBU will be the 12th men’s team and 11th women’s team in the conference.
Bechler Leadership works with athletes and coaches to develop positive leaders, stronger cultures, and build better teams. The company was founded by Jamy Bechler in 2017.
“We like that Southwest Baptist has a clear vision for what they want to be about and what their purpose is,” said Bechler. “It’s exciting to be part of something in the beginning stages, like helping them find a coach to start the program. The coach will have a blank slate and build a strong, healthy culture.”
Bechler added, “We’ve been helping athletic departments and teams in the area of culture, teamwork, and leadership but that task is made easier if the right coach is hired in the first place,” said Bechler. “Having the right coach makes all the difference when it comes to developing, influencing, and mentoring student-athletes.”
Bechler is a former college basketball coach and high school athletic director. He is the author of six books, hosts the “Success is a Choice” podcast, and developed TheLeadershipPlaybook.com online program.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three references to Team@BechlerLeadership.com. Evaluation of application materials will begin immediately.
With a total undergraduate enrollment of roughly 2,100 students, Southwest Baptist University is located in Bolivar, Missouri. The private, four-year comprehensive evangelical Christian university was founded in 1878 and offers more than 100 areas of academic study. SBU athletics compete in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, which is affiliated with NCAA Division II.