University of West Alabama

Nicole Hempler enters her 24th year at St. Catherine serving as an Assistant Athletic Director while also maintaining her role as the Wildcat swimming and diving team assistant coach.

Hempler was named the interim co-head coach for the Wildcat swimming and diving program for the 2023-24.  Hempler was the head coach for the swimming and diving program for eight years, during which time the team's point total and place within the MIAC standings improved each season. In 2008-09 Hempler was named the MIAC Women's Swimming Coach-of-the-Year after her athletes set eight school records and had three NCAA national list performances at the MIAC Championships. Hempler earned her second MIAC Coach-of-the-Year honor in 2010-11.

Along with her coaching duties, Hempler is the Assistant Athletic Director which includes managing all aspects of the Butler Center and pool including hiring and training staff, managing memberships and scheduling and organizing meets and rentals. 
 

Prior to arriving at St. Kate’s, Hempler led the Red Wing High School girl’s swim team to a Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) team title in 2001. That season, she also guided the boys swim team to a second-place finish at the state meet. While at Red Wing, Hempler coached individual and relay state champions in multiple events. She was also nominated for the Minnesota Class A swimming and diving Coach-of-the-Year award.