Career
He served as the head football coach at Dakota State University (1973–1976), Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (1977–1980), Adams State College (1982–1983), and Jamestown College (1992–1994), compiling a career college football record of 65–55–4. Swicher was the 16th head football coach for the Adams State College Grizzlies located in Alamosa, Colorado and he held that position for two seasons, from 1982 until 1983. His coaching record at Adams State was 7–10–2
Swisher was the head football coach for the Jamestown Jimmies located in Jamestown, North Dakota.
He held that position for three seasons, from 1992 until 1994.
His coaching record at Jamestown was 15–12.
