Pirates Announce Hiring Of Anna Pfeiffer As Assistant Coach
May 29, 2026 | Women's Swimming and Diving
GREENVILLE, N.C. – East Carolina women's swimming and diving has hired Anna Pfeiffer to its staff as an assistant coach according to an announcement from head coach Matthew Jabs on Friday.
Pfeiffer comes to Greenville after a two-year stint as a graduate assistant at Ball State. While with the Cardinals, she helped the men's and women's team rewrite the record book, with a combined 24 new school records, six individual gold medals and three conference records at the conference championships for the 2025-26 season. On the women's side, the team achieved their highest conference finish in 28 years and had their first NCAA Qualifier, Payton Kelly in 13 years.
Previous to Ball State, Pfeiffer had a high-level club experience working with several Olympic Trial qualifiers and a Junior Pan Pac Gold Medalist. Her coaching stints on the club side include time with the Iowa Flyers Swim Club and the Dubuque Area Swimmin' Hurricanes.
As an athlete, Pfeiffer competed at Iowa where she was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and a four-tie competitor and point scorer at the Big Ten Women's Conference Championships.
Originally from Peosta, Iowa, Pfeiffer graduated with her bachelor's degree in exercise science from Iowa in 2024 before completing her master's degree in sport administration from Ball State in 2026.
What They Are Saying About Anna Pfeiffer
"We are excited to welcome Anna to the staff. Anna has been involved with successful programs both as an athlete and coach, I believe her experience and energy has the potential to build upon the strength of our staff next season and fill a defined role for us. She will be joining the program at an exciting time. Coming off our best conference finish since 2018, with a strong group of returners and an excellent incoming class, the 2026-27 season should be exciting." – M. Jabs, Head Coach ECU Swimming & Diving
"Anna has added to our Ball State program in just about every way imaginable. She brings energy and enthusiasm to the pool deck with a great eye for technique and adds a creative spark to challenging training sets. Incredibly well organized and passionate about the sport, East Carolina is getting a great addition to its coaching staff and team!" Â - J. Agnew, Head Coach, Ball State University
"Coach Anna is a highly intelligent and joyful coach. She compliments her technical skills with genuine care and a natural feel for the water. What a wonderful person to lead young people chasing versions of their best selves!" – Jackson Leonard Head Coach Fort Collins Area Swim Team
Pfeiffer comes to Greenville after a two-year stint as a graduate assistant at Ball State. While with the Cardinals, she helped the men's and women's team rewrite the record book, with a combined 24 new school records, six individual gold medals and three conference records at the conference championships for the 2025-26 season. On the women's side, the team achieved their highest conference finish in 28 years and had their first NCAA Qualifier, Payton Kelly in 13 years.
Previous to Ball State, Pfeiffer had a high-level club experience working with several Olympic Trial qualifiers and a Junior Pan Pac Gold Medalist. Her coaching stints on the club side include time with the Iowa Flyers Swim Club and the Dubuque Area Swimmin' Hurricanes.
As an athlete, Pfeiffer competed at Iowa where she was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and a four-tie competitor and point scorer at the Big Ten Women's Conference Championships.
Originally from Peosta, Iowa, Pfeiffer graduated with her bachelor's degree in exercise science from Iowa in 2024 before completing her master's degree in sport administration from Ball State in 2026.
What They Are Saying About Anna Pfeiffer
"We are excited to welcome Anna to the staff. Anna has been involved with successful programs both as an athlete and coach, I believe her experience and energy has the potential to build upon the strength of our staff next season and fill a defined role for us. She will be joining the program at an exciting time. Coming off our best conference finish since 2018, with a strong group of returners and an excellent incoming class, the 2026-27 season should be exciting." – M. Jabs, Head Coach ECU Swimming & Diving
"Anna has added to our Ball State program in just about every way imaginable. She brings energy and enthusiasm to the pool deck with a great eye for technique and adds a creative spark to challenging training sets. Incredibly well organized and passionate about the sport, East Carolina is getting a great addition to its coaching staff and team!" Â - J. Agnew, Head Coach, Ball State University
"Coach Anna is a highly intelligent and joyful coach. She compliments her technical skills with genuine care and a natural feel for the water. What a wonderful person to lead young people chasing versions of their best selves!" – Jackson Leonard Head Coach Fort Collins Area Swim Team
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