Arizona Cuts Ties With Assistant Coach, Hall of Famer Lara Jackson
Jackson, one of the most accomplished swimmers in Arizona history, has only been on the staff for two and a half seasons, having been hired in August 2021.
Arizona AD Claims ‘No Immediate Plans’ to Cut Sports Amid Financial Struggles
Arizona athletic director Dave Heeke said that the Wildcats have “no immediate plans” to cut sports amid their current financial crisis.
Arizona President Says Quarter-Billion-Dollar Mistake Could Lead to Sport Cuts
Arizona president Robert Robbins said that “draconian cuts” will be required to address a $240 million miscalculation by the university’s financial model.
Arizona Picks Up Game-Changer in the Form of Transfer Malia Rausch
After spending one year at Ohio State, the 2021 Wave I Olympic Trials 200 Free Winner will bring her talents to Arizona this fall.
Arizona Rounds Out Coaching Staff With Addition of Chad Castillo
Castillo is Arizona’s second hire in as many weeks, joining fellow Arizona alum Amanda Beard, as both move into assistant coaching roles.
Amanda Beard Returning to Alma Mater Arizona as Assistant Coach
Amanda Beard, the most decorated Olympian in Arizona school history, will reportedly be returning to Tucson as an assistant coach next season.
Arizona Swimming Assistants Clif Robbins, Anna Heller Out in Tucson
The University of Arizona has parted ways with two assistant swim coaches, including one who has been with Augie Busch since 2011.
Arizona Diving Coach Sanctioned After IARP Investigation, Head Swim Coach Cleared
Arizona’s head swimming & diving coach Augie Busch (above) was cleared of wrongdoing by an IARP panel, though the program did receive minor penalties after diving coach Dwight Dumais was found to have violated NCAA rules.
SMU Classic Will Return in 2021 With Men’s Meet Too
The University of Michigan, home of Olympic champion Maggie MacNeil, will be among the teams opening ‘fast season’ at the 2021 SMU Classic.
Decorated Wildcat Lara Jackson Returns To Arizona As Assistant Coach
Jackson returns to her alma mater after spending the last two seasons as an assistant at Florida Gulf Coast University.
Diving Coach Dwight Dumais Revealed as Driver of Arizona NCAA Infractions
Newly released NCAA documents say Arizona diving coach Dwight Dumais gave $1,207 in preferential treatment benefits to prospective athletes from his club.
Arizona Infractions Case Will Go Through IARP, NCAA Confirms
The NCAA has announced that the ongoing Arizona infractions case will be put through the Independent Accountability Resolution Process.
NCAA Alleges “Lack of Head Coach Control” against Arizona’s Augie Busch
The NCAA has charged Arizona with 9 NCAA violations, including a “Lack of Head Coach Control” allegation toward head swimming & diving coach Augie Busch.
Head Coach Paul Stafford Leaves Tucson Ford Dealers Aquatics
Stafford had been with the club since 2014, and prior to that, helped start the California-based Terrapins Swim Team.
Some Arizona Athletics Staff Affected by School-Wide Salary Cuts
Some UA athletics staff members are included in the school’s plan to cut pay and furlough employees – whether that includes swim coaches is not totally clear.
