Coaching Changes

Former Diving Head Coach John Ames Named Georgia Tech’s Permanent Head Swim and Dive Coach

John Ames spent 23 years as Georgia Tech’s head diving coach before becoming the interim head swimming and diving coach in August.

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Olympian David Johnston Says He Plans to Use 5th Year of Eligibility in Post-Race Interview

After winning a fourth conference title in the 1650 free on Saturday, swimming a new best time, Texas senior David Johnston hinted at plans to be back next year.

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Illinois Wesleyan Parts Ways with Swimming Head Coach Teresa Fish Ahead of CCIW Meet

Illinois Wesleyan head coach Teresa Fish, a 10-time CCIW Coach of the Year, is out of the program just over a week ahead of the conference championship meet.

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Susana Martinez Named Head Swimming Coach At Cedar Crest College

Martinez comes to Allentown after serving as the assistant swim coach and assistant Aquatics Director at Mount St. Mary’s University since August 2022.

Mark Schubert Is Returning to Southern California with the Evolution Racing Club

After a short stint attempting to launch an elite training group in Hawaii, Mark Schubert is returning to his roots in Mission Viejo, California.

Bentley University Head Coach Mary Kay Samko Announces Retirement

Samko is nearing the end of her 29th season as the Falcons’ head coach and her 43rd all-time as a collegiate head coach.

Two-Time French Olympian Marie Wattel Is Moving to the US to Train at Arizona State

Marie Wattel, who finished 6th in the 100 fly at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, will begin training in the United States after completing rehab on her knee.

More Coaching Changes

USA Swimming Offers More Transparency Into World Championship Coach Selection

Todd DeSorbo was the head coach of the U.S. women’s team at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Russian Aquatics Welcomes New Leadership, Okay With Neutral Label

Retire Russian swimmer Sergey Fesikov will serve as the Russian Aquatics Federation’s new Director of Swimming, among other news and changes

UTPB Removes Brian Schroeder’s “Interim” Tag, Names Him Official Swim & Dive Head Coach

After a successful first semester at the helm of UTPB’s swimming and diving program, Brian Schroeder has been named the team’s official head coach.

Churchie Swim Club Head Coach Richard Sleight Taking Legal Action For Unfair Dismissal

Anglican Church Grammar School axed Sleight and assistant Liam Smith after opting to outsource Churchie Swim Club operations to Rackley Swim Club.

Denmark’s Magnus Hojby Andersen Joins Malaysian Coaching Staff

Malaysia Aquatics (MAS) has announced that Danish coach Magnus Hojby Andersen has joined its staff entering the new Olympic quad.

Texas AD Chris Del Conte Points to Bob Bowman as Evidence of Longhorn Brand’s Strength

Texas athletics director Chris Del Conte recently spoke about Bob Bowman in an interview as an example of how to ‘harness Texas’.

Norbert Warntzsch, Architect of Britta Steffen’s Record-Setting Career, Retires at 77

Norbert Warnatzsch (right), who coached among others 2008 Olympic sprint champion Britta Steffen, retired earlier this month.

Michael Sage to Take Over the University of the Sunshine Coast for the Next 12 months

Swimming Australia announced that Michael Sage would be taking over the head coach position of University of the Sunshine Coast