Brian Loeffler is a long-serving and highly respected head coach at Loyola University Maryland, entering his 32nd season as the leader of the men’s and women’s swimming & diving program in 2023-24. He is the longest-tenured head coach at the university. A 1991 graduate of Loyola, Loeffler’s association with the program spans 37 years — from his time as a student-athlete (1987-91) through assistant coach (1991-92) and then head coach starting in 1992.
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Under his leadership, the Greyhounds have achieved substantial success both athletically and academically. For example, during the 2022-23 season the team earned seven individual Patriot League titles, had multiple All-Patriot League honorees, and saw strong representation on All-Academic honors lists. Loeffler has also been honored individually — he earned Patriot League Men's Swimming Coach of the Year in 2024 and previously in 2020, and before joining the Patriot League he guided Loyola to eight Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) titles. With a background as a high-performing swimmer himself and a leader of his program for decades, Coach Loeffler blends continuity, competitive excellence, and academic emphasis in his role at Loyola.
