Head Coach Keith Havens

Keith Havens is in his 20th season as head swimming and diving coach for the men's and women's teams. In addition to directing the fortunes of Albion's swim program, Havens serves as the director for the college's Dean Aquatic Center and teaches physical education aquatics courses.

Before coming to Albion, Havens had eight years coaching experience at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, serving three years as the assistant swimming coach and head diving coach and five years as the head swim coach.

A native of Vienna, Virginia, Havens earned his BS from William and Mary in 1976 and his MA in 1979.

A four-year member of the varsity swim team, Havens held four school records in his specialty, the sprint freestyle. Havens was the 1974 Virginia collegiate state champion in the 100-yard free, as well as the 1972 Virginia Independent High School state champion in one-meter diving.

Havens also competes in triathlons and canoeing events. He competed as a national-class flat-water canoeist for several years. He participated in two Olympic Trials, reaching the finals in 1980. In addition, Havens is a seven-time national champion canoeist in the four-man and war canoe classes. He also has won nine national championships in whitewater canoeing since 1991 and is a current national champion in that sport. He is the third generation in the Havens' clan to compete in canoeing at national and international levels.

Havens and his wife, Susan, reside in Albion along with their two children.

Diving Coach Terry Howard

Terry Howard is in his 16th season as the diving coach at Albion College. Before coming to Albion, Howard coached at several high schools, including Chelsea, Milan and Albion. He coached many all-State and All-American competitors, including one state champion.

Howard was a top diver at Albion High School. He also competed for Eastern Michigan University.

Howard has coached numerous national qualifiers and All-American divers during his tenure at Albion College.

Swimming Assistant Tom Pitt

Former Albion College swimmer Tom Pitt now serves as an assistant coach for Keith Havens.

Pitt is a 1988 Albion graduate with a bachelor of arts degree in economics/management and speech communication.

He has coached age group and high school swimming in the Albion area for the past 12 years. For the last 3-1/2 years, Pitt has been working at Albion College as the accounting manager. He also serves as a paramedic in the cities of Albion and Jackson.

In addition to coaching, Pitt enjoys participating in swimming and canoeing events and training for an annual triathlon in North Carolina.

Updated October 28, 2004 by Albion College Sports Information