Legendary Dave Salo Joins Arizona State as Assistant Coach

Arizona State University has made a major splash in the swimming world by adding legendary coach Dave Salo to their coaching staff. Salo, who previously coached at USC for 14 seasons, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Sun Devils.

Head coach Herbie Behm expressed his excitement about working with Salo, calling him a swimming icon and a true leader in the sport. Behm, who has already seen success with Arizona State’s sprinters, believes that Salo’s addition will only further elevate the program.

Salo’s impressive resume includes coaching the U.S. men’s and women’s teams at various World Championships, as well as mentoring Olympic medalists and being inducted into the American Swimming Coaches Association Hall of Fame. His track record of success speaks for itself, and his partnership with Behm is sure to bring even more success to the Sun Devil program.

Salo’s coaching journey began at Long Beach State, where he swam and eventually started his coaching career. He has since made a name for himself as one of the top coaches in the country, with a focus on developing elite sprinters.

With Salo now on board, Arizona State’s swimming program is poised to reach new heights. The combination of Behm’s innovative coaching style and Salo’s wealth of experience is a winning formula that could lead to even more national titles for the Sun Devils. Fans and swimmers alike are eagerly anticipating the impact that Salo will have on the program.