Southern Illinoise University Athletics
Swimming & Diving
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
PRIOR TO SIU
Braden Tiffany joined the Southern Illinois swimming & diving staff as an assistant coach on Sept. 21, 2026.
Prior to joining the Salukis, Tiffany spent four seasons as an assistant coach with Utah Valley Aquatics, a USA Swimming club team in Utah. During his time with the program, he coached five state champions and two swimmers ranked among the top 20 nationally in their age group as 12-and-unders. He also worked with athletes who qualified for USA Swimming Junior Nationals, including a Junior National finalist.
Tiffany also spent four seasons as the head coach at Timpview High School in Provo, Utah. During his tenure, he coached four individual state champions, 26 state finalists and two High School All-Americans. His athletes broke eight school records and one 5A state record, while two Timpview athletes earned 5A Swimmer of the Year honors. Tiffany was named the 2025-26 Utah 5A Coach of the Year.
Tiffany earned his bachelor's degree in statistics from Brigham Young University and his master's degree in sport coaching from West Virginia University.
PERSONAL
A native of Pleasant Grove, Utah, Tiffany resides in Carbondale with his wife, Kathrin, and their daughter, Anya.
