Liberty University Women's Swimming and Diving
Liberty University (Liberty) · Lynchburg, Virginia · Private nonprofit university
Liberty University Women's Swimming and Diving coaches
Coaches at Liberty University who recruit Women's Swimming and Diving, head coach first.
The program
Where Liberty University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Conference USA
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- libertyflames.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 18 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 65% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Liberty University in Lynchburg.
- Location
- Lynchburg, Virginia
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Evangelical Christian
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- liberty.edu
About Liberty University Women's Swimming and Diving
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Jake Shellenberger, the Head Coach, leads the Liberty University Women's Swimming and Diving staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Liberty University (Liberty) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving as a member of the Conference USA. Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. Liberty University is a large private school in Lynchburg, Virginia with 104,327 undergraduates, a 99% acceptance rate and an average net price of $29,692 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Liberty University Women's Swimming and Diving
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Jake Shellenberger, the Head Coach and Jessica Barnes, the Associate Head Coach. Liberty University has 3 coaches for Women's Swimming and Diving, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your best times in your events, or your dive list and scores in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude links to your verified times on SwimCloud, with the link near the top so Jake can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Liberty University staff after a week, and again after your next meet with updated results.
Email Coach Jake Shellenberger at Liberty University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach JakeHow swimming and diving recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Liberty University Women's Swimming and Diving FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Liberty University D1?
Yes. Liberty University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving, in the Conference USA.
Is Liberty University public or private?
Liberty University is a private nonprofit school in Lynchburg, Virginia.
What conference is Liberty University Women's Swimming and Diving in?
The Conference USA.
Does Liberty University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Swimming and Diving?
Liberty University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Liberty University Women's Swimming and Diving have?
3 coaches, led by Jake Shellenberger, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Liberty University Women's Swimming and Diving?
Jake Shellenberger is the Head Coach.
When can Liberty University Women's Swimming and Diving coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Liberty University Women's Swimming and Diving?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Liberty University cost?
In-state tuition is $15,297 and out-of-state tuition is $15,297 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,692.
What is the Liberty University acceptance rate?
99% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Liberty University Women's Swimming and Diving coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
