Dennis Swygert came to Newberry College in 1964 and played four years of football for the Indians, with a two-year stint as a sergeant in the United States Army in between.
He was a formidable force at end, playing both ways. Swygert was named All-Carolinas Conference in 1965, 1966 and 1969. He was an all-NAIA District Six selection in 1966, and also made the All-State and Honorable Mention Lutheran All-American team that season as the team’s leading receiver.
After Newberry, Swygert entered the coaching ranks starting with assistant coaching positions at Chester, Northwestern, Berkeley, Cainhoy, St. Stephens, Summerville and Fort Dorchester High Schools.
He earned his first head coaching position at Stratford High School in 1983. He was also head coach at Berkeley High School from 1989 to 1992.Â
Swygert is most recently known for his work as volunteer assistant for the Wolves’ football team since 2009. He has become known as a great motivator and teacher of young men.
He has been married to Jan Bennett since 1979 and is the proud father of Bennett, Amanda and Christian.
BASICALLY WHAT IT AMOUNTS TO IS YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO GET AFTER IT, YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO DO, YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO GO, AND YOU GO HARD EVERY PLAY, EVERY DOWN, ALL DAY LONG, EVERY PRACTICE, EVERY GAME, THE WHOLE SEASON BABY!
