WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ - Monmouth University head swimming coach Matt Nunnally has announced the addition of four male student-athletes to the program. Three incoming freshmen, Dean Beyer, Leo Fricker and Sam Poching, will join the Hawks for the 2021-22 season, while transfer Cole Dyson will start his Monmouth career this spring semester.  

"We are excited to welcome the newest class to the Monmouth swimming program. This is an outstanding group of young men and women who will all have a positive impact on the team in the classroom, pool and community. I look forward to watching this class develop as we continue to elevate the level of the program."
- Head Coach Matt Nunnally

2021-22 Newcomers

NAME:  Dean Beyer
POSITION: Freestyle
HOMETOWN: Paramus, NJ
HIGH SCHOOL: Paramus
 
Before Monmouth: Competed in freestyle, butterfly and IM events at Paramus High School for coach Joe Marmora … four-year varsity letterwinner and team captain as a junior and senior … competed for the Scarlet Aquatic Club and head coach Ken O'Reilly … career top events and times include the 1650 Freestyle (16:10), 500 Freestyle (4:36.38), 100 Freestyle (48.30), 50 Freestyle (22.19), 400 IM (4:10.50), 200 IM (1:57.56), 200 Fly (1:58.69) and 100 Fly (53.68) … First Team All-County selection as a junior … set school records in the 50 Free, 200 Free and 500 Free … High Honor Roll and Honor Roll student.

Personal: Son of Danny and Melissa Beyer … intends to major in Communications.

NAME:  Cole Dyson
POSITION: Freestyle
HOMETOWN: Vienna, VA
HIGH SCHOOL: James Madison / La Salle
 
Before Monmouth: Swam his freshman season at La Salle University … named A-10 Men's rookie of the Week (1/21/20) … won two races in his lone year with the Explorers … comes to Monmouth with three years of eligibility remaining … competed in freestyle and butterfly at James Madison High School for coach Andrew Foos … four-year varsity letterwinner … competed for the Mason Makos and head coach Peter Ward … career top events and times include the 1650 Freestyle (16:03.18), 1000 Freestyle (9:32.74), 500 Freestyle (4:34.36), 200 Freestyle (1:41.61) and 200 Fly (1:52.52) … four-time First Team All-District, First Team All-Region and First Team All-State selection … named to the All-Madison Team, awarded to the top 10 student-athletes at James Madison High School … helped his team finish as a state runner up twice and win one regional and one district championship … set school records in the 50 Free, 200 Free and 500 Free … High Honor Roll and Honor Roll student.

Personal: Son of Deborah and Robert Dyson … intends to major in Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy.

NAME:  Leo Fricker
POSITION: Free / Breast
HOMETOWN: Teaneck, NJ
HIGH SCHOOL: Teaneck
 
Before Monmouth: Competed in freestyle and breaststroke events at Teaneck High School for coach Matt Green … four-year varsity letterwinner … competed for the Ridgewood YMCA Breakers and head coach Bud Rimbault … career top events and times include the 1650 Freestyle (16:38), 1000 Freestyle (10:05) and 500 Freestyle (4:49) … YMCA National Qualifier … placed 21^st as a sophomore in the mile at the YMCA nationals … also has competed in Ocean Mile Swims … Honor Roll and Principal Honor Roll student ... took advanced placement courses in Economics and US History.

Personal: Son of Markus Fricker and Tanya Greenblatt … intends to major in Business.

NAME:  Sam Poching
POSITION: Free / Back
HOMETOWN: Auckland, New Zealand
HIGH SCHOOL: Rangitoto College
 
Before Monmouth: Competed in freestyle, backstroke and IM events at Rangitoto College … competed for the North Shore Swimming Club and head coach Ryan Skinner … career top events and times include the 100 LCM Freestyle (54.66), 200 SCM Freestyle (1:51.83), 400 SCM Freestyle (4:01.10), 100 SCM Backstroke (55.14), 200 SCM Backstroke (2:00.06) and 200 SCM IM (2.06.07) … named the 2019 Auckland College Sport Male Swimmer of the Year … member of the New Zealand Age Group Development Squad … represented New Zealand at the Australian State Team Championships in 2018 and 2019 … medals won at the 2019 New Zealand National Age Group Championships included Gold in the 400 IM, Silver in the 100 Back, 200 Back, 200 Free, 400 Free, and 100 Fly … also competes in Surf Lifesaving.

Personal: Son of Karen and Mark Poching … intends to major in Health Studies.