2025-2026 Men's Swimming Roster
Biography
2024-25 (JUNIOR)
Finished 3rd in the 50 free against Rockhurst (24.32)...Clocked two 5th place finishes against Truman State in the 50 and 100 free (22.04, 48.47)...Swam a split of 20.45 in the 200 medley at the GLVC Championships
2023-24 (SOPHOMORE)
Captured a second-place finish against Truman State and the University of Saint Mary (Neb.) in the 50 free (25.20)...Member of 200 medley and 400 free relay teams at the GLVC Championships
2022-23 (FRESHMAN)
Swam season best times in the 200 free (1:48.93) and 100 free (48.00) at the GLVC Championships
PREP
Served as a team captain at Oak Park High School under coach Ian Johnston...Took five place in the 50 freestyle...Three-time All-State performer...Earned four All-Conference honors...Swam competitively for Club North under Nathan Long
PERSONAL
Born in North Kansas City, Missouri...Son of Joe and Katie Vanderbeek who were both college athletes at Park University...Has two siblings
COLLEGIATE BESTS ENTERING 2023-24 SEASON
50 free - 22.02
100 free - 48.00
200 free - 1:48.93
50 back - 27.08
100 back - 56.49
100 breast - 1:06.47
200 breast - 2:30.62
What is the best advice you've received from a coach? "Work hard to play harder."
How would your teammates describe you in three words? Tough, comfortable, reliable.
What is the best event to swim? 400 free
Historical Player Information
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2022-2023Freshman
Freestyle/Backstroke
6'3"
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2023-2024Sophomore
Freestyle/Backstroke
6'3"
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2024-2025Junior
Freestyle/Backstroke
6'3"
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2025-2026Senior
Freestyle/Backstroke
6'3"
