Alyson Tshuma was named the head coach of the University of the Incarnate Word artistic swimming program on September 16, 2022, beginning a tenure that has brought unprecedented success not only to the program, but the athletic department as a whole.
Tshuma followed up a stellar first season by bringing home UIW's first National Title in school history in 2024. After finishing in second place at the MPSF Conference Championship, the Cardinals took home the USA Artistic Swimming Collegiate Championship held in Lewisville, Texas. Following the monumental win, Tshuma was named Collegiate Coach of the Year.
Growth has continued in the ensuing two seasons, with the Cardinals finishing as the national runner-up in both 2025 and 2026. On the individual front, Marloes Steenbeek was the MPSF High-Point Champion and solo event champion in 2026, while she and Maria Bofill were both named All-Americans.
Tshuma oversaw the development of seven All-Americans during the 2025 campaign, honorees being Steenbeek, Abby Remmers, Paige Areizaga, Maria Bofill Strub, Elizabeth Battista, Camryn Hooey and Lauren Bell.
In her first season as head coach she led the team to a second-place finish at the MPSF Conference Championship. The team also finished third at the U.S. Collegiate Championships. Six student-athletes earned All-Conference honors, and 12 earned All-Academic honors.
Playing Days
A native of Las Vegas, Nevada, Haylor attended Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, Missouri. During her four years at Lindenwood Haylor helped contribute to four straight U.S National Titles.
Personal
Tshuma graduated with a BA from Lindenwood University. She later received an MA from Arizona State University.
