Matt Kredich

Who Could Take Over as the Next USA Swimming National Team Director?

Kredich has one of the best coaching situations in the country at Tennessee. But with all of his kids out of college, might a new adventure call?

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Tennessee Head Coach Matt Kredich Receives Contract Extension, $10,000 Raise

Matt Kredich, who has been the head coach of the Tennessee women since 2005 and the men since 2012, is now signed on with the Vols through April 2029.

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Setting the Field: Who Will the U.S. Choose as Assistant Coaches for the Paris 2024 Olympics?

Ray Looze is an obvious choice for the Paris 2024 Olympic coaching staff for the US swim team. Who else is in the running?

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Man Indicted on 12 Counts Related to Crash That Killed Ben Kredich, Son of Tennessee Coach

A man was indicted on 12 counts related to last August’s vehicular homicide of Ben Kredich, the son of Tennessee head coach Matt Kredich. 

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2024 NCAA Swammy Awards: Women’s NCAA Swimming & Diving

Where Gretchen Walsh’s season sits throughout history is up for debate, but Gretchen Walsh was clearly the best collegiate swimmer in the 2023-2024 season.

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‘Best of the Rest’ Butterfly Specialist Amelia Mason Commits to Tennessee for 2025

Amelia Mason, a “Best of the Rest” butterfly specialist in SwimSwam’s way-too-early class of 2025 rankings, has committed to the University of Tennessee. 

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Ben Kredich Honored During Tennessee’s Tri-Meet With Florida & Kentucky In Knoxville

Kredich, who died at the age of 24 in August, is being honored with special caps during the Vols’ SEC tri-meet with the Gators and Wildcats on Friday.

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Hasty Awards Team of the Month: UNC Wilmington Seahawks

Embracing the belief that swimming should be fun has helped Bobby Guntoro reach new heights in his fourth season leading his alma mater, UNC Wilmington.

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WATCH: Jordan Crooks Rips 16.99 50 Free With Fins at Tennessee-UNCW Exhibition

The highlight of Friday’s exhibition came in the men’s 50 free showdown with fins, where Jordan Crooks clocked a 16.99 to beat teammate Gui Caribe (17.41).

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Lilly Robertson Commits to Tennessee for 2025, Follows in Dad’s Footsteps

Lilly Robertson is a freestyle specialist who won both the 100 free (49.95) and 200 free (1:50.18) as a sophomore at February’s TISCA State Championships.

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College Swimming Previews: Crooks, Caribe The Driving Forces Behind #7 Tennessee Men

Like they did last year, sprint duo Jordan Crooks and Gui Caribe will be doing the heavy lifting at Rocky Top this season.

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Tennessee Announces 2023-24 Swimming & Diving Schedule

The Vols will host SEC foes Florida and Kentucky on Nov. 3, and they’ll also visit Texas A&M for an Oct. 27 showdown in College Station.

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Tennessee Hires Caleb Lawrence as Assistant Coach

Lawrence joins the Volunteers after two seasons as an assistant at Richmond (2021-23) and two seasons as a volunteer assistant at Notre Dame (2019-21).

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“Ben’s Bill”: Ben Kredich Made A Difference By Advocating For Disabled Student Housing

Kredich left behind a legacy in the Knoxville community, having been an advocate for people with disabilities, including getting “Ben’s Bill” passed in 2019.

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Matt Kredich’s Son, Ben Kredich, Struck and Killed by Impaired Driver Near UT Campus

Kredich was walking near Tennessee’s campus when he was struck by an impaired motorist. 

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