University of Maine Athletics

Alan Switzer was the head coach of the University of Maine men's swimming program from its inception in 1971 until 1990. During that span he won two New England Championships and compiled a record of 139-61. From 1979-1984 the University of Maine competed in the Eastern Seaboard Swimming and Diving Championships and then competed in the Eastern Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving Championships through 1989. After his coaching stint at Maine, he became the women's swimming coach at Plymouth State College.