Gerald J. Schweickert is an American former athlete, coach, and administrator at John Carroll University. He played for and later coached the John Carroll Blue Streaks football, founded and coached the John Carroll baseball team, and was the school's athletic director.

Jerry Schweickert
Biographical details
Alma materJohn Carroll University (B.A., M.A.)
University of Akron (M.A., Ph.D.)[1]
Playing career
Football
1957–1959John Carroll
Position(s)Quarterback, punter, running back, defensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1960–1964John Carroll (freshman)
1965–1976John Carroll
Baseball
1973–1976John Carroll
1979–1995John Carroll
Women's volleyball
1986–1994John Carroll (assistant)
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
1981–1986John Carroll
Head coaching record
Overall57–40–4 (football)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Football
4 PAC (1969, 1971, 1973–1974)
Baseball
8 PAC (1980, 1982–1985, 1987–1989)
Awards
Baseball
2 PAC Coach of the Year (1988–1989)
OAC Coach of the Year (1992)

Football

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A native of Chicago, Schweickert enrolled at John Carroll in 1955. He played quarterback, running back, defensive back, punter, punt returner, kick returner, and placekicker for the Blue Streaks. He was All-Presidents' Athletic Conference at quarterback in 1957 and 1958 and running back in 1959.[1] He was the PAC's top punter in 1957, led the conference in passing yards in 1958, and scored the most points in the PAC in 1959.[2] He was a member of the 1959 John Carroll Blue Streaks football team that compiled the first perfect record (7–0) in school history, won the PAC championship, shut out five of seven opponents, and outscored all opponents by a total of 218 to 20.[3][4][5]

After graduating, Schweickert remained with the team as an assistant coach.[1] In 1965, the 27-year-old Schweickert was promoted to head coach after Bill Dando became the defensive ends and linebackers coach at SMU.[2] He resigned as coach after the 1976 season, but continued to coach the John Carroll baseball team and teach physical education classes.[6] In his twelve seasons as head coach, Schweickert's teams complied a 57–40–4 record and won the PAC championship 1969, 1971, 1973 and 1974.[1]

Baseball

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Schweickert founded the John Carroll baseball team and served as its head coach from 1973 to 1976 and 1979 to 1995. He led the Blue Streaks to 8 PAC titles and an appearance in the 1984 NCAA Division III baseball tournament. He was named the PAC Coach of the Year in 1988 and 1989 and Ohio Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 1992.[1]

Other work

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Schweickert was John Carroll's athletic director from 1981 to 1986 and assistant volleyball coach from 1986 to 1994.[1]

Honors

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Schweickert was inducted into the John Carroll Athletic Hall of Fame in 1968.[3] The school named the Gerald J. Schweickert Outstanding Achievement Award in Athletics in his honor.[7] John Carroll's home baseball field is also named after Schweickert.[8]

Head coaching record

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Football

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
John Carroll Blue Streaks (Presidents' Athletic Conference) (1965–1976)
1965 John Carroll 5–1–1 5–1–1 2nd
1966 John Carroll 4–3 4–1 2nd
1967 John Carroll 3–4 3–2 T–3rd
1968 John Carroll 4–4 4–2 T–2nd
1969 John Carroll 7–1 6–0 1st
1970 John Carroll 2–5–1 2–2–1 3rd
1971 John Carroll 4–5 4–1 1st
1972 John Carroll 7–3 5–2 T–2nd
1973 John Carroll 7–1–2 5–0–2 1st
1974 John Carroll 7–2 6–1 T–1st
1975 John Carroll 4–5 3–3 T–3rd
1976 John Carroll 3–6 2–5 T–5th
John Carroll: 57–40–4 49–20–4
Total: 57–40–4
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Celebrating 100 Years Of JCU Athletics: The Good Doctor". John Carroll Blue Streaks. John Carroll University. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Turns Head Coach At 27". The Morning Record. June 14, 1965. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Hall of Fame: Jerry Schweickert". John Carroll University. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  4. ^ "1959 Football Schedule". John Carroll University Sports. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  5. ^ "John Carroll Posts Best Grid Marks". The Catholic Times. November 27, 1959. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "John Carroll Coach Quits". The Bryan Times. December 10, 1976. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  7. ^ "The Gerald J. Schweickert Outstanding Achievement Award in Athletics". John Carroll University. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  8. ^ "Schweickert Field". John Carroll Blue Streaks. Retrieved June 17, 2024.