Shawn A. Kornoelje
Macomb,MI
Summary
Accomplished coach with extensive experience at Oakland University, excelling in program development and competitive coaching. Proven track record in athlete recruitment and performance evaluation, leading teams to national success. Adept at team management and fostering skill progression, recognized for mentoring athletes to achieve top-tier results.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Coach
Liquid Lightning/Royal Swim Team
Lake Orion, Michigan
09.2022 - 06.2026
- Lead, Create and implement programs for Age Group swim team of 150+
- Structure program, define groups to foster success and development for long term.
- Manage staff of 5+ coaches, mentor, teach and grow skill sets for swimmer development.
- Guide and direct Board by implementing growth strategies for all ages, abilities.
Head Coach Boys & Girls Swimming & Diving
Chippewa Valley Boys Swimming & Diving
Clinton Township, Michigan
12.2017 - 12.2022
- Led team to finish 11th at MHSAA Boy’s Swimming & Diving State Championships, showcasing competitive development.
- Facilitated establishment of Varsity Records in multiple events, highlighting athlete achievements and program success.
- Organized and implemented comprehensive training program for DI boys' swim/dive team, enhancing athlete performance.
Head Age Group Coach
Great Lakes Tritons
Clinton Township, Michigan
12.2016 - 08.2022
- Develop stroke progression curriculum for solid age group skill training.
- Led direct teaching and coaching for swimmers 12 years old and under, fostering skill development and confidence.
- Engaged in stroke improvement for all ages/groups of club, enhancing overall performance and technique.
- Manage swim meets, competitions under direction of Head Coach.
Head Coach Summer Club Swim Team
Heart of the Hills
Rochester, Michigan
05.2016 - 08.2019
- Manage, build and implement a fun environment for 150+ age group summer swimmers
- Participate in the NSSL Summer league.
- Teach and demonstrate proper swimming technique through all ages and abilities.
Associate Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach
Oakland University, Department of Athletics
Rochester, Michigan
06.2005 - 06.2016
- Assist head coach with all aspects of running a Division I swimming program by planning practices/ workouts, skill instruction, monitoring academic progress, recruitment of student-athletes, mentoring student-athletes, and enforcing team policies.
- Plan and organize recruiting strategies for the success of Student-Athletes in the classroom and athletic areas of the program.
- Manage equipment, apparel, and expenditures and staff for six figure Division I Athletic program.
- Provide constructive best practices and use comprehensive knowledge to improve each Student-Athlete's technical skills both in pool and in strength/conditioning program.
- Supervise and manage staff handling logistics for NCAA, Horizon League Championship, Dual meets and all other aspects of Team Travel, meals and expenditures.
- Evaluate, monitor performance of Student-Athletes in the classroom, Academic Study Center and Tutoring Programs.
Men’s Head Swimming Coach
USA Swimming
Athens, Greece
12.2003 - 10.2004
- Worked with coaching staff to ensure mindset and success during the 2004 Athens Paralympics.
- Ikkos Award for Paralympic Medalist - 2 Bronze Medals.
- Training Camp coach - Olympic Training Center.
Assistant Coach
USA Paralympics
12.1999 - 12.2001
- Organize logistics of travel, camp and in water training of Team USA.
- Coached USA Paralympic Swimmers Jason Wening to Gold Medal, World Record, Sydney 2000.
- Tucker Dupree to Silver Medal, Bronze Medal, London 2012 Paralympic Games.
- Cheryl Angelelli to Two Bronze, Two Silver Medals, Athens/Beijing.
Head Swimming Coach
Ann Arbor Swim Club
Ann Arbor, Michigan
12.1997 - 12.1999
- Coached USA Swimming Top Sixteen National Champion.
- Planned and implemented training programs for 2000 Olympic Trials and Sydney 2000 Paralympic qualifiers, optimizing athlete readiness.
- Developed team structure for 170+ age group swim program to enhance performance and cohesion.
- Established team structure to facilitate smooth transitions between age groups.
- Led and supervised staff of 5 or more assistant coaches.
- Participated in USA Swimming National Distance Training Camps in Ann Arbor and Colorado Springs, Olympic Training Center.
Head Swimming Coach
Rapids Area YMCA - RAYS
Cascade/Grand Rapids, Michigan
09.1994 - 09.1997
- Coached 1996 Olympic Trials qualifier to Top 20 finish.
- National Champion 1650 swimmers, Top Sixteen times, State Champions, and YMCA State Champions.
- Developed and implemented age-group structure for swimmer progression from novice to national level.
- Incorporated YMCA program philosophy into skill acquisition and personal development for swimmer success.
- Hired and supervised coaching staff, leading training to ensure alignment with YMCA philosophy across all team aspects.
Volunteer Swimming Coach
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
12.1993 - 12.1994
- Led strength and conditioning sessions, enhancing athlete performance and readiness.
- Partnered with women's sprint coach to improve training sessions and practices.
- Managed logistics for home and away meets, ensuring successful event execution.
Education
Master of Arts - Sports Administration
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan01-2006
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Education, History Minor
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan01-1991
Skills
- Performance evaluation
- Game strategy
- Performance evaluation
- Program development
- Athlete recruitment
- Recruitment strategies
- Team management
- Athlete recruitment
Accomplishments
- USA Athens Paralympic Men’s Head Coach, 2004, Athens, Greece
- Assistant Swimming Coach - USA Paralympic World Championships. Mar del Plata - 2002
- 2x Ikkos Award for Paralympic Medalist - 2004 Athens/2008 Bejing
- Assistant Coach USA Paralympics, 2000, Sydney
Coached USA Paralympic Swimmers Jason Wening to Gold Medal, World Record. - imi Flowers Disability Coach of the Year Award in 2010 - USA Swimming
Certification
- Red Cross/CPR/AED
- Red Cross Lifeguarding
- ASCA Level 3 Club
Personal
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Timeline
Head Coach
Liquid Lightning/Royal Swim Team
09.2022 - 06.2026
Head Coach Boys & Girls Swimming & Diving
Chippewa Valley Boys Swimming & Diving
12.2017 - 12.2022
Head Age Group Coach
Great Lakes Tritons
12.2016 - 08.2022
Head Coach Summer Club Swim Team
Heart of the Hills
05.2016 - 08.2019
Associate Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach
Oakland University, Department of Athletics
06.2005 - 06.2016
Men’s Head Swimming Coach
USA Swimming
12.2003 - 10.2004
Assistant Coach
USA Paralympics
12.1999 - 12.2001
Head Swimming Coach
Ann Arbor Swim Club
12.1997 - 12.1999
Head Swimming Coach
Rapids Area YMCA - RAYS
09.1994 - 09.1997
Volunteer Swimming Coach
University of Michigan
12.1993 - 12.1994
Master of Arts - Sports Administration
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Education, History Minor
Eastern Michigan University