Stefan Lackner is in his second season as recruiting coordinator for Delta State swimming and diving staff after previouly being a member of the team in 2008-09 season. During his time at Delta State he was a NCAA finalist and earned four All- American honors.
Prior to coming to Delta State, Lackner amassed extensive international experience and gathered a list of accomplishments. He participated at the Youth Olympic Games, Youth European Championship Games, World Cups, German and Austrian Nationals. In 2003, Lackner was a national champion in his native country of Austria.  Lackner was also competing in numerous events around Europe for his club team SG Bayer, Germany - a club team that provided the opportunity to train with some of the best swimmers in the world.
"I had the true honor to swim with the best, Thomas Rupprath, Steffen Driesen and Sarah Poewe were only a few they were a part of that team.  I had one of the greatest coaches, Henning Lambertz. He was not only a coach he was also a very good friend and mentor.  He taught me not only swimming, he taught me what it takes to be a professional athlete and the responsibility that comes with it."
Between the years  2009-11, Lackner finished his professional career under coach Michael Lohberg in Coral Springs, Fla.
"I learned a lot from Michael in those years. Â He gave me the support I needed at that time, and through his background had a lasting impact on me. Â He was for me, and still is one of the greatest coaches of all time."
"This program has shown consistent record of success in the past years, both academically and athletically."Â I am very excited to be a part of the Delta State Swimming and Diving program."
Lackner will be pursuing a graduate degree in Business at Delta State University.
