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Jake Taber Elected to College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America Board of Directors
Story Links Hope College swimming and diving head coach Jake Taber ’04 has been elected to the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America Board of Directors by his peers. Taber joins Trinity University (Texas) head coach Cathleen Pruden as NCAA Division III representatives on the board. The CSCAA […]

Hope College swimming and diving head coach Jake Taber ’04 has been elected to the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America Board of Directors by his peers.
Taber joins Trinity University (Texas) head coach Cathleen Pruden as NCAA Division III representatives on the board.
The CSCAA represents and advocates for all divisions of intercollegiate swimming and diving. The organization features nearly 2,000 members.
“It’s certainly an honor to be selected for this position,” Taber said. “There is so much happening and a lot of uncertainty surrounding college athletics right now. The opportunity to serve our sport, coaches and student-athletes is one I am honored to do.”
Previously, Taber has chaired the CSCAA Division III Polls Committee for several years.
“Jake has a tireless dedication to advancing Division III swimming and diving,” said Samantha Barany, executive director of the CSCAA. “His leadership has already helped shape the national conversation through his work on the Division III Top 25 Polls. We are honored to have him bring his passion and insight to our Board of Directors.”
Taber has been the head coach at Hope since the 2018-19 season.
In women’s swimming and diving, Taber has guided the Flying Dutch to four consecutive Top-20 finishes at the NCAA Division III championships: ninth in 2024-25, 15th in 2023-24, 10th in 2022-23 and 19th in 2021-22. He also led the Flying Dutch to six MIAA team championships, including five in a row (2021-25).
Taber has coached five MIAA Most Valuable Women’s Swimmers, three MIAA Most Valuable Women’s Divers and MIAA champions in 68 individual and relay events combined. Taber was named MIAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year by his peers in 2024 and 2025.
In men’s swimming and diving, Taber guided Hope to one MIAA title and five runner-up finishes. Taber has led the Flying Dutchmen to an MIAA team championship in 2022, four runner-up finishes and two third-place efforts. He has coached MIAA champions in 36 individual and relay events combined.
Prior to returning to his alma mater, Taber served as head coach at Albion College (2012-18) and Olivet College (2007-12; now The University of Olivet). He also worked as an assistant coach under CSCAA Hall of Fame head coach John Patnott for three seasons at Hope.