One of the most successful coaches in the history of Centennial Conference (CC) swimming, Rueppel has led the men's and women's swimming programs to seven CC Championships (out of a possible 14) in seven seasons.

During his time at Franklin & Marshall, Rueppel has guided the swim teams to new heights. Highlights of his tenure include: Scholar All-American Honors in seven consecutive years; 38 individual athletes named to CC Academic Honor Roll; seven Centennial Conference Championships; set 87 school records; set 54 Centennial Conference records; 108 individual or relay CC Champions; 30 Division III All-Americans; 3 National Champions.

Rueppel came to F&M in the summer of 2001 from Wittenberg University in Ohio. While at Wittenberg University he coached eight swimmers, including four men and four women, to the NCAA Division III National meets in March 2001. All eight made at least honorable mention All-America status as the women amassed a point total of 36 and the men posted 33 points for one of Wittenberg's best finishes ever.

Between his years at Wittenberg and F&M, Rueppel has coached 64 (30 at F&M, 34 at Wittenberg) NCAA Division III All-Americans.

Before coaching at Wittenberg, Rueppel was the head age group coach and assistant men's and women's swim coach at Wright State University and the Dayton Raiders Swim Club (1989-1995).

Rueppel began his coaching career as the head women's coach at his alma mater, St. Bonaventure University (1983 to 1989). While at St. Bonaventure, he compiled a 42-18 dual meet record for the Division I Bonnies and served as a member of the Athletic Advisory Board from 1985 through 1986.

Rueppel received his bachelor of arts degree from St. Bonaventure in 1983. He, his wife, Anne, and daughters, Katie and Colleen, live in Manheim Township.

Yeingst will join the staff for his first season at F&M this winter. He has served for four years as the Head Coach at the Trident Swim Club in Lancaster since April, 2007. Prior to that, Yeingst was with the Lancaster Aquatic Club where he coached for three years as an assistant age group coach and two years as an assistant senior coach. He was also selected as a Middle Atlantic Zone All-Star team coach from 2004 through 2007. Yeingst is a 1981 graduate of McCaskey High School where he was a two-time high school All-American and PIAA State Champion in the 50 free.