East Carolina University
ACHA M2 • ACCHL Elite
Date: May 13, 2025
Would Recommend
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I can say as a swimmer who is fairly new to the team, Jabs has created a home for not only me as a swimmer, but as a person. In the last year, I have improved immensely with his coaching. Not only have I grown as an athlete, but I have grown as a teammate and person on his pool deck. At the beginning of my college career, I struggled a lot with the adjustment to the new environment. Jabs was always there providing me with an abundance of resources and reassuring me of the progress I was making. With his support, I am able to call ECU Swim & Dive my FAMILY. Now Division 1 swimming is not for the faint of heart and it takes a massive amount of dedication and commitment to be successful. Some would say Jabs chooses favorites, but I believe that is a circumstance in every program. The individuals who show up and give their all every single day are praised for their efforts. Jabs sees the potential in every athlete that jumps into his pool and pushes them to be the best version of themselves, especially in the classroom. He follows up on academics, personal issues, and schedule conflicts with more patience than the average individual is capable of. His knowledge and passion for the sport of swimming rubs off on the best of his athletes and has contributed to the teams success. I’m so grateful I get the opportunity to swim under his coaching.