John Swisher transitioned to a student assistant coach for the Dukes in 2024. A native of Gibsonia, Pa., Swisher played two seasons for Duquesne (2022–23) as an offensive lineman and contributed on special teams.
Swisher, who is currently pursuing a master’s degree in accounting, has been part of two NEC championship teams: in 2023 as a player on the outright conference champions and NCAA FCS Playoff qualifiers, and in 2024 during his first season on the coaching staff for the program’s seventh NEC title, a share of the regular season crown and just the second time in program history the Dukes won back-to-back NEC titles.
