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Lewis University Athletics

2018-19 Academy of Coaches

Chuck Schwarz

  • Class of:
    Class of 1962

Summary

Biography

Chuck Schwarz, a 1962 graduate of Lewis, built St. Laurence High School boys basketball into powerhouse during the 1970s turning out a succession of Division I recruits. He became the head coach at Lewis in 1978 and guided the program during its transition to Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference. His 1981-82 finished 20-9 and won the school's first GLVC title. His teams won 20 or more games and advanced to the NCAA Tournament five straight seasons and won three GLVC titles. He mentored two GLVC Players of the Year in Larry Tucker (1981-82) and Tom Niego (1985-86). Schwarz became the Director of Athletics at Loyola University in 1987 and was there until 1999 when he announced his retirement.
 

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