WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ – Monmouth University Head Swimming Coach Matt Nunnally has announced the addition of Stephanie Pegues as an assistant coach. Pegues will join the program immediately and also serve as the Director of Aquatics at Monmouth.

"I am excited to welcome Stephanie to the coaching staff," Nunnally said. "Her coaching and teaching experience made her standout throughout the interview process. I anticipate her bringing great enthusiasm and energy to the program. Her ties to the shore area are an added bonus and will be helpful in recruiting the shore conference."

Pegues returns to the Jersey Shore following a five-year stint at Burnet High School in Texas where she led the high school and middle school programs with more than 50 student-athletes. Pegues' athletes advanced to the state level, earned scholastic awards and earned six coach of the year awards across swimming and diving. In addition to her coaching responsibilities, Pegues taught science classes in physics and chemistry within the school district. Outside of school, Pegues served as an assistant coach with Tex's Waves Swim Club.

Locally, Pegues worked at Middlesex County Vocational & Technical Schools from 2006-2017 where she taught Physical Education and coached cross country at the East Brunswick campus. She coached Monmouth Barracudas Swim Club for nearly 10 years and has experience as a swim coach and lifeguard at Seabright Beach Club, Tradewinds Beach Club, Middletown HS North and Hazlet Swim and Tennis Club. 

Pegues attended William Patterson University where she was a member of the swim team and graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Teaching Certification in Physical Education & Health K-12^th Grade, and Driver Education degree in 2005.