Minnetonka Girls' Swim Team Welcomes Coach

This fall, Minnetonka High School Girls' Swim and Dive Team welcomes new head coach Daniel Berve. Since 2007, Berve has been a coach with the Minnetonka Swim Club.

"Coach Berve is a great addition to the Minnetonka coaching staff," says MHS Activities Director Ted Schultz. "He brings a wealth of experience as a swimmer and a coach to the position. We are excited to have him lead our program."  

Berve is originally from Papillion, Neb. He is a former high school All-American who led his team to the 2003 Nebraska state championship and enjoyed personal wins in the 100 back (2 years), 200 free (3 years), and 500 free (1 year).  

As a swimmer at the University of Minnesota, Berve was a 2006-07 team captain, five-time All-American, five-time Big Ten finalist, two-time CSCAA Academic All-American, and ranks third all-time at Minnesota in 100 fly, fifth in the 100 back and ninth in the 200 back. 

After graduating from college in 2007, Berve earned the opportunity to compete in the 2008 Olympic Trials in the 100 fly and 100 back. He then pursued his coaching career at various U of M camps and summer leagues.  In 2008, Berve started coaching part-time with the Minnetonka Swim Club, another program of Minnetonka Aquatics and Minnetonka Schools. He took a year off before becoming a full-time coach in 2009.  

While head coach of the Minnetonka High School girls' swim and dive team, Berve will continue to coach for the Minnetonka Swim Club. He is also pursuing a Master of Applied Kinesiology and Sport Management degree at the University of Minnesota.