Nichole Ellis Takes Over Helm of Butler Swimming Programs

June 20, 2002

INDIANAPOLIS, IND.-The Butler athletic department recently announced the hiring of Nichole Ellis, who will serve as the head men's and women's swimming coach.

"Nichole's enthusiasm is contagious," said Butler athletic director John Parry. "All who met her are excited about the energy she will bring to the Butler men's and women's swimming programs."

Ellis replaces Scott Cummins, who resigned following the 2001-02 season. Prior to accepting the position at Butler, she was the assistant coach at IUPUI, her alma mater, during the 2001-02 season. There, she was in charge of on-deck coaching and nutritional and weight workout design and implementation.

Ellis was a standout on the IUPUI swim team from 1997-2000. With the Jaguars, she was a four-year letterwinner and was named her team's captain all four seasons. Ellis holds six school records and was twice named to the all-conference team. She was the team's MVP for the 2000-01 season. She also excelled academically, as she was a five-time academic all-conference selection and was cited as one of IUPUI's top 100 students in 2000 and 2001.

In addition to her season at IUPUI, Ellis has also gained coaching experience through the Nike/IUPUI Swim Camp, the IUPUI Stroke Clinic and the Indy Dolphins Swim Club, the Auburn University Swim Camp. She has also been involved with Big Brothers, Big Sisters, the Special Olympics and the NCAA Yes Clinic.

Ellis graduated from IUPUI in December of 2001 with a degree in secondary education.