EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Head University of Evansville Swimming and Diving Coach Rickey Perkins has announced the hiring of Andrew Brown as his assistant coach with the Purple Aces.
 
Brown is a UE graduate, having earned his B.S. in Athletic Training in May of 2005 before moving on to Southeast Missouri State University to earn his master's in Higher Education Athletic Administration.

"I am very excited to have someone of Andy's talent join the staff," Perkins said.  "Andy brings a unique skill set to our team. He is an excellent diving coach with a strong swimming background, having done both here at UE."
 
Brown has spent the last ten years working in several capacities as a diving coach.  Most recently, he worked at Pine Creek and Liberty High School in Colorado Springs, Colo.  He spent 2009 through 2011 at Cape Central HS in Cape Girardeau while also coaching diving at Fremont Public Schools (Fremont, Mich.) and Evansville North High School.
 
His coaching expertise has resulted in five of his student-athletes qualifying for State's while three placed in those meets.  He has worked with students in order to motivate and guide them to achieving their goals while gaining patience in working with beginners at teaching them new skills.