Swann Joins Cougars Lacrosse Staff

Columbia, MO – “We are extremely excited to be adding Kody to our coaching staff.  While his background as a player and coach are both impressive, what stood out the most is his passion to mentor, teach, and motivate his student-athletes. We are also extremely thankful that our administration continues to show support of the growth of our lacrosse program.” – Ian Wolfe, Head Lacrosse Coach
 
“I want to thank the Director of Athletics, Coach Arnold, and the Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach, Coach Wolfe, for this incredible opportunity. I am beyond excited to be a part of this program. Having played and coached against Columbia College in the past, I know this program is capable of great things. I cannot wait to get started in Columbia and I look forward to working with Coach Wolfe and Coach Heck this upcoming season.” – Kody Swann
 
During his four years at the University of the Cumberlands, Swann, a Newburg, MD native, played in the midfield for the Patriots. He recorded nine goals, five assists, and 14 points over his career, but his greatest impact came at the face-off position. Swann holds the single-season and career records for face-off win percentage at .606 overall, highlighted by a .631 FO% in 2017. As a face-off specialist, Swann won 713-1176 face-offs, scooped 303 ground balls, and caused 44 turnovers with the Patriots.
 
While at Cumberlands, Swann was a two-time AAC Second Team All-Conference selection in 2016 and 2017, a two-time AAC First Team All-Conference selection in 2018 and 2019, a two-time NAIA Second Team All-American in 2018 and 2019, as well as earning AAC All-Tournament Team recognition in 2019.
 
Swann has been a Graduate Assistant at fellow NAIA member University of the Cumberlands for two seasons and an assistant coach for one.  They had 2 NAIA national semifinals appearances.