Stefan Lackner - Swimming & Diving Coach - University of Louisville Athletic

Stefan Lackner

Title:
Volunteer Coach

Stefan Lackner in on his first season as a member of the coaching staff at the University of Louisville. He acts as Volunteer Coach for the Cardinals and as the Event
Coordinator for the Derby Pro Swim Meet.

He spent the last three years as recruiting coordinator for Delta State University swimming and diving after previously being a member of the team. During his time at Delta State, he was a three time NCAA finalist and was a three time All- American. As a coach, he helped the Statesmen and Lady Statesmen to win three conference trophies. He also coached 35 athletes over the last two seasons to Division II nationals for the best finish for the Lady Statesmen in program history. The women finished ninth last year 9th and the men were 11th at the Division II NCAA in Indianapolis, Ind. Overall, there were 40 school, conference and pool records broken in the past two years.

Prior to his stint at Delta State, Lackner amassed extensive international experience and gathered a list of accomplishments.He participated at the Youth Olympic Games, Youth European Championship Games, World Cups, German and Austrian Nationals. In 2003, Lackner was a national champion in open class in his native country of Austria. He won eight junior national titles and twelve age group titles. Lackner also competed in numerous events around Europe for his club team SG Bayer, Germany - a club team that provided the opportunity to train with some of the best swimmers in the world.

"I had the true honor to swim with the best, Thomas Rupprath, Steffen Driesen and Sarah Poewe were only a few of the Olympic,world and European medalists that were a part of that team. I had one of the greatest coaches, Henning Lambertz, who was not only a coach but a very good friend and mentor. He taught me not only swimming, but what it takes to be a professional athlete and the responsibility that comes with it."

Henning Lambertz is currently the National Head Swimming Coach for Germany.

Between the years 2009-11, Lackner finished his professional career under coach Michael Lohberg in Coral Springs, Fla.

"I learned a lot from Michael in those years. He gave me the support I needed at that time, and through his background had a lasting impact on me. He was for me, and still is one of the greatest coaches of all time,” said Lackner.

Lackner graduated from Delta State University with a Bachelors’ and Master’s degree in business. He is also ASCA and USA Swimming certified.