Coaching 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.

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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.

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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.

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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’.

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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.

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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

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Caeleb Dressel’s High School Swim Coach Is Retiring After 35 Years

Carol MacDougall launched the swimming program at Clay High School near Jacksonville and coached one of the greatest high school swimmers in history.

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John Morse Is Stepping Down After 40 Years Leading the Nashville Aquatic Club

John Morse, who has been the head coach of the Nashville Aquatic Club for 40 years, will step down as head coach at the end of the year.

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Storied Aussie Coach Richard Scarce Moving From Miami To TSS Aquatics

With eyes on the 2028 Olympic Games, storied Australian coach Richard Scarce is making the move from Miami to TSS Aquatics.

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Swimming Australia Appoints Cunha’s Coach Possenti as Open Water Head Coach

Swimming Australia has revealed its new open water head coach, as Fernando Possenti takes over the reigns on the heels of Ana Marcela Cuhna’s success.

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USA Swimming Posts $300,000-$400,000 Salary Range for New National Team Director

A job posting for the National Team Director role implies an intention to pull the position back to a coaching role for the first time since 2017…

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Tim Bauer, Chrissy Gentry, Alexis Keto, & Terry Stoddard Voted to Coaches’ Advisory Committee

Tim Bauer of Tennessee Aquatics has been re-elected to a second three year term on the USA Swimming Coaches’ Advisory Council.

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26 Coaches Vie for 4 Spots on Influential USA Swimming Coaches’ Advisory Council

Tim Bauer of Tennessee Aquatics is the current chair of the Coaches’ Executive Committee and is running to retain his spot in the group.

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Patrick Beemer Joins Rose Bowl Water Polo Club as New Head Coach

Beemer’s extensive background includes coaching stints at the University of La Verne, where he led the men’s and women’s water polo teams since 2017.

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University of Hawaii Hires Lauren Sale And Alum Tim Gallagher As Assistant Coaches

The Rainbow Warriors have rounded out their coaching staff by bringing on Lauren Sale and alum Tim Gallagher as assistant coaches.

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