University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Athletics

Andy Schwantes is in his second season with the UWSP baseball team in 2014. 

Schwantes began his coaching career as an assistant at Waukesha West High School during the 2006 and 2007 seasons, where he helped lead the team to a state tournament berth in 2007.  Schwantes was also an assistant at Milan High School (MI) from 2006-2010.  While at Milan, he helped the Big Reds win 103 games in four years with a conference title and state semifinal appearance in 2009.  Most recently, Schwantes served as an assistant at Edgar High School from 2010-2012. 

Schwantes played one year collegiately at Ripon College from 2002-03 before transferring to St. Norbert College where he continued his playing career from 2003-06.  He was a three-year letterwinner for the Green Knights as a starting pitcher and was part of a North Division title team in 2005.  Schwantes was also Academic All-Conference three times and served as a team captain in 2006.

The Watertown, Wis., native graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history and education from St. Norbert in 2006 and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in educational media and technology from Eastern Michigan University.

Schwantes lives in Wausau with his wife, Jess, and their son, Nolan.