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Coaching Staff

John Govek
Head Coach

John Govek enters his second season at the helm of the Saints' baseball program after being the head coach at Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. During his tenure at Lakeland, Govek helped the team to a fifth place finish in the Division III NCAA College World Series in 2002, back-to-back regional bids in 2002 and 2003 and four straight Lake Michigan Conference Titles in 2001-2004; he also coached two players who later signed pro contracts. Govek's playing experience was at Lakeland where he was part of back-to back Lake Michigan Conference tournament titles as a first baseman and right handed pitcher. Govek has a degree in business administration. Govek currently resides in Clinton, Iowa.

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Brian Swanson
Graduate Assistant

Brain Swanson enters Ashford University as the first graduate assistant in the school's history. A native of Aniwa, Wisconsin and a graduate of Antigo High School, Swanson started his collegiate playing career as a first basemen and right handed pitcher for Madison Tech where he went on to be a part of a team that would make back to back NJCAA DII regional appearances in 2001-03. The 2001-02 team finished their season with an appearance in the super regionals. Swanson was also named Male Athlete of the Year for the 02-03 season. Upon completion of his associates degree from Madison Tech Swanson transferred to Lakeland College where he played under current Ashford Coach John Govek. He then finished his collegiate career as a student assistant underneath Govek.

Swanson will look to assist the Saints by spending a majority of his time working with the infielders and hitters. He is currently working towards his masters in Organizational Management. Govek said about Swanson, "we are excited to be able to add Brian to our coaching staff. He has a great knowledge of the game and a strong work ethic." Brian currently resides in Clinton, Iowa.