PUEBLO, Colo. - Colorado State University Pueblo Head Swimming and Diving Coach Susanne Divelbiss has announced Tucker Rivera as her new lead assistant coach for the upcoming 2025-26 campaign.

Coach Tucker Rivera MPA joins the Thunderwolves, in his first season as an NCAA Coach. Born in Denver, and raised in Littleton, Coach Rivera grew up training for the University of Denver Hilltoppers. Known for his high-energy coaching style, and keen understanding of stroke mechanics, Rivera hopes to promote a culture of excellence at the Sam Jones Natatorium. Most recently, Rivera coached for Highlands Ranch Aquatics (Silver Medal Club), where he served the 24-25 season as a Sprint and Age Group coach.
 
Rivera swam at the NCAA DIII level for the University of Chicago ('21), where he was twice named to the University Athletic Association's All-Academic Team. There, he graduated with bachelor's degrees in Political Science and Public Policy Studies - en route to a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California ('24). As a club swimmer, Rivera was a Futures qualifier in the 200 Breast and 400 IM.

Rivera has also been hired as the Executive Director of Pueblo Swim Club, where he will begin his Head Coaching career in the 2025-26 campaign. His express goal is to build one of the best USA Swimming programs in the country. He's excited to get settled down in Pueblo, and return to the competitive atmosphere of NCAA Swimming and Diving.