CANTON, Ohio - The Malone University Athletics Department is proud to welcome Malone alumna Delaney Ferrell as the eighth swimming & diving coach in program history. She had previously served as an assistant coach at GlenOak High School and was an Instructional Support Staff member at the elementary school level.
 
"Having the opportunity to return to Malone is incredibly meaningful to me as an alumna of the program and the University," Ferrell mentioned. "My time as a student-athlete at Malone helped to shape who I am both personally and professionally, and I am beyond grateful for the chance to give back to a program and community that had such a lasting impact on my life. As I step into this position, I am looking forward to building meaningful relationships with our student-athletes and continuing to develop a positive, hardworking, and competitive team culture. My goal is to create an environment where athletes feel supported, challenged, and motivated to reach their full potential in the pool, in the classroom, and in life."
 
Ferrell was a member of the Malone University swimming & diving team from 2019-24. She was a part of the women's team that placed third at the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC)/Mountain East Conference (MEC) Championships in 2019-20 and a fourth-place finish in 2020-21. She is a member of the 200-yard medley relay team that is inside the top-five in school history.
 
"Delaney possesses a clear understanding of the university's mission and the strategic vision for the swimming program," Director of Athletics Tanya Hockman stated. "With her experience as a collegiate athlete and energetic personality, she is prepared to assume the responsibilities of Head Coach. We anticipate program advancement and look forward to the positive impact she will have on our student-athletes." 
 
This past season, the Pioneers finished eighth at the conference championship meet on both the men's and women's side of the scoring and look to improve their scores in the upcoming 2026-27 season.