faculty

Dan Lyons, (ABD)
(USNA 1981)

Expertise: 
Teams and Leadership, Rowing, Military and Ancient history 

Experience: 
As an oarsman, Dan rowed on seven US National Teams, during that period, winning two world bronze medals, a world gold medal, and a Pan American gold medal. In 1988, he competed in the Seoul Olympics in the coxed pair. He has won 11 National Championships in various events. Dan has coached since 1983 at the US Naval Academy, St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia, Oxford University, Stanford University, Drexel University, Georgetown University, and is now an elite coach at Penn Athletic Club in Philadelphia. His remarkable rowing career was recognized in 1997 with his induction into the US\Rowing Hall of Fame in Mystic, CT. 

Dan is the founder and president of his own leadership development company which is based on Dan’s 20 years competing on the World Stage and coaching elite level teams. Through careful research and execution, Dan’s expertise has demonstrated the powerful impact Inspirational Leadership™ and Integrated Learning has had on dozens of Fortune 500 and 1000 companies. 

Dan has also taught history at the US Naval Academy and Rutgers University, Camden. 

Education: 
ABD, Military History and Foreign Policy
M.A., History, Villanova University
M.S., Oxford University, England
B.S., U.S. Naval Academy