Taylor Epstein enters her second year on the swimming & diving coaching staff for the 2024-25 campaign.
In her first season, Epstein aided the divers, helping the Blue Streaks secure the OAC Championship for an eighth straight year. She was part of JCU's OAC Coaching Staff of the Year on both the men's and women's sides.
Epstein joins the staff as a diving coach besides longtime coach Lewis Fellinger. Epstein brings valuable experience to the table for the Blue Streaks. She’s coached several state championship divers from Solon High School. Additionally, Epstein is owner and head coach for Northeast Ohio Diving Academy (NEO Diving).
Epstein also brings Division I experience to the table. She enjoyed a strong diving career at Canisius University during a 4-year career. Epstein hauled in four Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Diver of the Week awards, taking home the hardware three times as a senior. Epstein set school records during her time at Canisius, all while securing a spot on the MAAC All-Academic Team.