Ronnie Mayers
Asst. A.D. for Special Project/ Director of Swimming Operations

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Ronnie Mayers moved into the position of Assistant Athletic Director after 20 years as the head coach of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams. 

Mayers’ teams captured five women’s New South Intercollegiate Swim Conference titles in 1993, 1997, 1999, 2001 and 2002 and four men’s championships in 1998, 1999, 2001, and 2002.  He has garnered 14 NSISC Coach of the Year honors.  The swimming program under Mayers’ leadership has produced 56 individual All-Americans and 21 academic All-Americans.  The DSU teams made 15 N.C.A.A. Division II National Championship appearances.

He began his career as an instructor in the DSU department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation in 1976.  He also served as the head coach of the Delta Aquatic Club age-group team from 1974-1989. 

Mayers graduated from Delta State with a B.S.E. in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation in 1974 and a Master of Education in Physical Education, and Recreation in 1975.

Mayers is married to the former Karen Scott of Natchez.  They have one daughter, Ann Marie.