Chad Cradock

Ex-UMBC Athletic Director Sues School Claiming He Was ‘Scapegoated’ for Swim Coach’s Abuse

“Brian is unemployed, effectively unhirable, and his reputation, job prospects, and future opportunities have been forever impaired,” Barrio’s complaint said.

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Former UMBC Swimmers Reject Settlement Offer from DOJ Amidst Lawsuit Against University

Six former University of Maryland swimmers rejected a $4.1 million settlement from the Justice Department, continuing their lawsuit against the university.

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Victims of UMBC Swimming Sexual Abuse & Harassment Could Receive Up to $180,000 Each

Maryland’s Board of Public Works approved up to $4.14 million to settle with victims of former UMBC swim coach Chad Cradock.

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Justice Department Finds UMBC Failed To Address Sexual Abuse Allegations of Former Swim Coach

The Department found the university to be in violation of Title IX after failing to respond to sexual abuse allegations of former head coach Chad Cradock.

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Six Former UMBC Swimmers File Lawsuit Alleging School Covered Up Sexual Abuse

The six swimmers allege that the university ignored and covered up sexual abuse, harassment and discrimination by former coach Chad Cradock.

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Judge Dismisses Swimmer’s Claim That UMBC Failed To Protect Her From Sexual Abuse

The case was dismissed after a Federal Judge ruled that it was filed after the three-year statute of limitations had expired.

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Swimmer Sues UMBC for Failing to Protect Her After Reporting Abuse

UMBC is facing a Title IX lawsuit that alleges the school did nothing to protect a female swimmer from an abusive male teammate.

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Report Finds Serious Allegations Against Late UMBC Coach Chad Cradock

Cradock was placed under investigation in late 2020 after allegations that included sexual harassment and discrimination.

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UMBC Hires Matt Donovan as New Head Coach

Matt Donovan will move south from Long Island University to UMBC just as the Retrievers are kicking off their 2020-2021 season.

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Former UMBC Head Swim Coach Chad Cradock Dies at 47

Chad Cradock, who left his position as the head coach of the UMBC swimming & diving team in December after 19 years, has died.

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North Carolina HS 4A Regional Qualifier Karsen Pena Sends Verbal to UMBC

The University of Maryland-Baltimore County has picked up a verbal commitment from Karsen Pena of North Carolina for its class of 2025.

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Chad Cradock Out As UMBC Head Coach

Head coach Chad Cradock is no longer with the UMBC swimming & diving program, the team was informed today. The school has declined to comment.

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Futures Qualifier Amanda Cradock Makes Verbal Commitment to Loyola Greyhounds

Retriever Aquatic Club’s Amanda Cradock has made a verbal commitment to the Loyola University Greyhounds for 2021-22.

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UMBC Release 2016-17 Schedule

The UMBC women will look to win their third straight America East Championship at WPI in Worcester, Mass. on February 9-12.

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2016 CCSA Championship Day 4: UMBC and FGCU Repeat as Champions

2016 MEN’S & WOMEN’S CCSA CHAMPIONSHIPS Wednesday, February 17 – Saturday, February 20 Gabrielsen Natatorium, Athens, GA (Eastern Time Zone) Prelims…

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