All rights reserved. The report acknowledged that at least two swimmers alleged Cradock discouraged them from making reports to the university and found Cradock violated his no-contact order by texting some swimmers. Reports by female swimmers especially were not taken seriously by Cradock, the report said. As we learn more about the familys plans for remembering Chad, we will communicate them to you. The real victims here are the three children who will never see their dad again. Its a culture all its own. Several male swimmers also reported Cradocks hugs from behind while they were wearing just their Speedos, along with attempted kisses and unwanted touching of their stomachs or chests, the report said. Even in Hungary, its very popular. Bothteams earned CSCAA2021 Fall Scholar All-America team honors. Employees can access support through the. And, all I read into UMBC is that it likely did not take care of its athletes OR its coach its winningest coach during a time when vulnerabilities are high. Building a solid environment to compete, thats for this program, and its. SwimSwam Magazines are big, coming in at nearly a pound per issue. Sad for the victims and hope they get the help they need to move forward. This is about swimming.. I have to live with this really dark secret thats the undertone of my four years. Nutile and Matter Each Toss Shutouts as Softball Wins a Pair on Saturday. That UMBC has remained silent, to me, suggests all sorts of things. Even though they werent on the team when some of this misconduct occurred? He became head coach in 2001, bringing with him a philosophy that emphasized the coaches working with the student-athletes and not dictating to them. The head swim coach of the Somerset Valley (N.J.) YMCA Swim Team, Donovan spent 15 years with the team, overseeing the growth of the program from 46 swimmers to well . We had SO MUCH FUN!! Mood, Diego The mens team won 10 consecutive conference titles from 2002-2011. Sustained success is one of the most difficult things to accomplish on the Division I level, said Tim Hall, director of athletics, physical education, and recreation. Swimming with the Retriever Aquatic Club provides physical, emotional, and intellectual skills that will last a lifetime. In his first full season with the Retrievers, Donovan led the men's squad to titles at the ECAC Winter Championships and the America East Championships. He is a great fit for our UMBC community and I'm excited to connect a leader like Matt with the superb student-athletes we have at UMBC.. The basketball program and school received a deluge of publicity from all around the country after that. Your statements are inappropriate, hateful and heartless. Its simple: They dont do it for the splash. What many dont realize is the grind the Retrievers endure to find all of their success, Cradock says. Stories from the College Athlete Experience promotes conversations about student athlete mental health, Woman, life, freedom: What the Mahsa Amini protests signify for Iranians, Time to Vote: New Ballot Box Installed in the Commons, Womens Center We Believe You discussions provide in-person support to survivors, Retriever Essentials serves UMBC campus food needs. He then received a notice of investigation from UMBC on Dec. 24, 2020, and an amended version with two additional swimmers allegations on March 3, 2021, according to the Sun. Leips. The only person who killed Chad, was Chad. Visit umbc.edu/swimming for a first-hand look at what it took to do our DIY underwater photo shoot. At LIU, Donovan started with seven womens competitors in the fall of 2016 and opened the 2020-21 campaign with 29. The outside investigators wrote that the allegations against Cradock were sufficiently serious for it to continue despite that. Donate Organizer and beneficiary Donna Helms I trust him so much. UMBCs Title IX process prioritizes the schools reputation over student safety, Baldwin said. Cradock and the team are enjoying their successes and the extra attention that comes with it. There is no additional information to display. I find this chat rather disgusting and the timing of some of these comments highly questionable. The Sun also says that swimmers have been interviewed by U.S. Department of Justice civil rights investigators looking into the university and if it complied with federal rules barring gender discrimination in education. The UMBC mens and womens swimming and diving programs have won plenty in their own righteven if most people dont realize it. More info here: https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/more-women-come-forward-amid-umbc-baltimore-county-cover-up-allegations/. Rather than reporting it immediately, the report said, Cradock let it fester for months and tried to mediate the matter himself., The female swimmer who was the target of that behavior, who The Sun is not naming because she said she was sexually assaulted by the other swimmer, said Cradock told her if she made a report to other university officials, she would make it so much worse for yourself and the rest of the team.. Gwinn and Hill have swam together. Cradock was placed under investigation in late 2020 after allegations that included sexual harassment and discrimination. If that continued at UMBC, Cradock learned from the best. Whitty, Jeff The University of Maryland, Baltimore County police department received a call from UMBC Athletics at 12:01 p.m. today saying a threat had been made against members of the athletic community. Former Chandler High swim coach Bob Chen died by suicide Aug. 8, 48 hours after he was arrested in Mesa as part of a large East Valley human-trafficking sting that . Head Swim Coach 2670 ccrado1@gl.umbc.edu: Vic Corbin: Head Diving Coach 3173 retrievers@umbc.edu: Mary Anne Gerzanick Asst. Its unclear whether its related to the swim team. Until that changes, no amount of procedural reform will make a difference.. "We are encouraged by the past two days. In the meantime, personal expressions of sympathy may be sent to Christie Cradock at 1412 Macfree Court, Odenton, MD 21113. After the 2015-2016 season, Cradock was named the CCSA Coach of the Year, and after the 2017-2018 season Cradock and his staff were named Coaching Staff of the Year in both seasons. This man is deserving of praise by the folks who deem him praiseworthy. Sometime later, he arranged a surprise meeting, forcing her to sit across from my abuser, she said. Coaches hold a great deal of power over swimmers, and the report found that the coach, created a hostile environment. The victims were at the losing end of a power imbalance. We know this is an especially difficult time for his family and our swimming and diving community, and we extend our heartfelt condolences. Swimmers also reportedly told investigators that Cradock was disengaged with the womens team, with a lack of attention at practices, less sympathetic treatment for injuries and different of team enforcement of team rules all mentioned in interviews in the report. There are no events scheduled. Dear Swim Swam. Your words are evil, you are hurting grieving heartbroken innocent children and a family that is devastated. Jyawook, Gabe , is now a corporate lawyer in New York. A final investigative report, completed July 11 by attorneys from an outside law firm hired by UMBC, found Cradock engaged in sexual harassment and created a hostile environment, in violation of the universitys discrimination policy. Our mission is to teach athletes transferablelife skills through the sport of diving. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our, looking into the universitys compliance with federal rules barring gender discrimination, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. 2021-2022 Practice Schedule & Coaching Assignments Join your RAC teammates and Swim Across America Consider joining Team Racing Against Cancer (RAC) at the 9/19/21 Swim Across America event to help raise money to fund cancer research and support our friend and teammate, Garrett Brown. 1. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. The University of Maryland, Baltimore County police department received a call from UMBC Athletics at 12:01 p.m. today saying a threat had been made against members of the athletic community. So just to clear things up certain alumni commenting on this post are claiming that nothing ever happened just because it didnt happen to them? Another thing that might surprise those new to the sport is the level of international competition the Retriever swimmers and divers engage in throughout the yearincluding the most watched competition of all, the Olympics. We do it because we love it, Cradock says. Cradock swam at UMBC from 1993 to 1997, lettering all four years and earning the Matt Skalsky Outstanding Scholar-Athlete award as a senior. Since 1999, they have amassed 32 championship trophies, not to mention consistent accolades for athletic prowess and coaching. I have to live with this really dark secret thats the undertone of my four years. There are now more than five times that many, but Cradock has worked to keep the big group close, as he believes that helps with the overall success of the teams. In the fall of 2019, LIU had the fourth highest GPA in Division I womens swimming. Donovan, Patrick Final. Investigators also found that Cradock created a hostile environment based on sex within the team, alleging his failure to report things such as sexual misconduct, assault, stalking or relationship violence. We went up there to do our job and we did, Cradock said. Ever sit through criminal trials of swim coaches of your own children? | Privacy Settings | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Share Former UMBC Head Swim Coach Chad Cradock Dies at 47 on Facebook, Tweet Former UMBC Head Swim Coach Chad Cradock Dies at 47, Submit Former UMBC Head Swim Coach Chad Cradock Dies at 47 to Reddit, Share Former UMBC Head Swim Coach Chad Cradock Dies at 47 on Pinterest, Share Former UMBC Head Swim Coach Chad Cradock Dies at 47 on LinkedIn, His tenure as the programs head coach ended in December, Curzan Wins 3 More, Baylor Nelson Swims 1:44.4 200 IM on Final Day at Cary, Regan Smith Compares the 2020 and 2021 Olympic Years (Video). "We are all so proud of these tremendously talented young people," said Donovan. Photo from The Retriever Archives. They were honored during a media timeout of a basketball game at the UMBC Event Center and received a large ovation from the crowd that night, something that the swimmers just loved. The investigation continued in the time since, and a final investigative report was completed on July 11 by attorneys from an outside law firm hired by UMBC. That means team shout-outs on birthdays and creating spaces where athletes can talk with coaches on a regular basis about problems in swimming, classes, and life. These personal touches help draw the swimmers closer as a group. Theres a seven page document spelling out everything that Chad did. Coleman, Zach For whatever victims there are, I am really sorry for you, and I also hope that you are courageous enough to continue to speak out against whatever happened. The only facts I am aware of are regarding his death are these: 1) Chad resigned abruptly in December after a leave of absence and UMBC supported this. She cited the ongoing federal investigation, saying comment at this time would not be appropriate.. Witnesses and victims described a pattern in which Cradock would ask swimmers to touch his shoulder or take their temperature for COVID protocols and then use his other arm to assault them. Growing up at UMBC, so to speak, the team has become a second family for Cradock. UMBC swimmers told The Sun that Justice Department civil rights investigators asked about the universitys communication during the investigation and any accommodations they were provided. Coaching with Cradock now are Chris Gibeau 93, biological science; Nikola Trajkovic 18, financial economics; and Elyse Gibson-Clegg 06, sociology, along with diving coach Petar Trifonov, all of whom work to create an environment where the swimmers and divers feel at home and are comfortable throughout the daunting schedule swimming requires. Miller still holds the record for the 1,000-yard freestyle in the UMBC pool and was delighted to learn that the younger folks were aware of him. The firm found that Cradock engaged in sexual harassment and created a hostile environment during his time as coach, violating the universitys discrimination policy. The mens team has earned 12 of the 13 America East Championships overall and three in a row since the conference reinstituted mens swimming and diving as a championship sport in the winter of 2018. In 2001 he became the second head coach of the program, winning nine consecutive conference championships, including seven straight . There were scores of witnesses who were not interviewed. Tolba, Max Students told university officials that Cradock inappropriately touched male swimmers, discriminated against female members of the team and mishandled Title IX reports, according to the Baltimore Sun. Chad was no exception. He enjoyed a stellar career from 1993 to 1997, after which he immediately was named assistant coach of his former team. Way to use your credentials to self-aggrandize and speak waaaaay outside of your expertise. He is also a guest author for the United States Masters Swimming on-line magazine. Its become a lot easier that were more respected in the athletic world because of what they did. Central to her complaint is Chad Cradock, a longtime UMBC swim coach who died by suicide in March 2021 amid a widening investigation into allegations he inappropriately touched male swimmers,. Women's Lacrosse Pulls Away from Mount St. Mary's at Home, 15-10. In every single semester under Donovan, the Sharks have earned CSCAA Academic Honors. Sorry for those kids and sorry for his family. Cradock reportedly touched numerous male swimmers in their genitals, investigators found, with witnesses and victims describing a pattern in which he would ask the swimmers to touch his shoulder or take their temperature for COVID protocols and use his other arm to assault them. We have met with our student athletes and provided them with crisis support and counseling resources. Donovan saw great success while with Somerset Valley, leading the team to the New Jersey State Championship in 2006, and every year from 2010 to 2014. Frankly, I hold the university, UMBC entirely accountable. 66 UMBC Director of Athletics Brian Barrio named Matt Donovan to lead the mens and womens swimming and diving programs as the Retrievers head coach in March of 2021. That means team shout-outs on birthdays and creating spaces where athletes can talk with coaches on a regular basis about problems in swimming, classes, and life. A footnote on the reports final page stated it does not appear assistant coaches made proper Title IX reports, despite witnesses indicating they disclosed pertinent information to them. The agency and UMBC declined to comment on that probe. It isnt fake news. We love to be here, and we love to be with each other, and we love to enjoy our time. In becoming the 10th coach in program history, the 53-year-old Ferry brings 20 years of experience as a head coach at the NCAA Division I, II and III levels, compiling a 325-279 mark. Haniawho has fallen in love with bagels while at UMBC and wants to open a bagel store when she goes back to her home countryjust set the school record in the 1650 free at the America East 2018 title meet. He became head coach in 2001, bringing with him a philosophy that emphasized the coaches working with the student-athletes and not dictating to them. I dont think I can ever have a normal college experience.. University of Maryland, Baltimore County These athletes are scared. Somebody says hey, its OK to have a bad day. Im still [getting better]. People interviewed by The Sun and the universitys outside investigators described a one-way funnel under Cradock, where the team would only bring issues to him. For example, Wright wakes up at 5:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday and goes to practice from 6 to 8 a.m. from early September through February. We can all be proud of their resilience and commitment to each other through this challenging time. In the men's championship, UMBC scored 3,075.5 points to beat Long Island University by 1896 points. Weigelt, Christopher I have. On Sunday, March 7, 2021, Chad G. Cradock of Odenton passed away. For more information on Aquatic services and programs, click here. Woodard, MaryAnn Henrickson, Samuel You along with these clowns passing judgement and making accusations without a single bit of publicly available evidence, is sickening. Swimmers at University of Maryland, Baltimore County were sexually harassed by longtime swim coach Chad Cradock, a university investigation found. Cradock resigned abruptly in December 2020, weeks after hed been ordered by the university to have no contact with student-athletes and stay off campus, documents show. I dont think I can ever have a normal college experience.. Former UMBC coach Chad Cradock has died, the team was told in a meeting on Sunday evening. This comment section is getting dark. How do you know there are 20 athletes involved? Baldwin called the UMBC report incomplete., It appears to have been limited in scope by UMBC to only the last couple years, said Baldwin, of the firm Baldwin Seraina. 20 athletes coming forward isnt fake news. SwimSwam has provided a forum for discussion on a very important and timely subject. One student said in an interview with The Sun that he felt betrayed by UMBC. He was then appointed head coach in 2001 and spent 19 years leading the programs. Theres a lot of respect out there for our program [world-wide], Cradock said. Chad graduated in 1997 and decided to remain a Retriever, coaching with both the Retriever Aquatic Club and as the assistant swimming and diving coach at UMBC.  He was then appointed head coach in 2001 and spent 19 years leading the programs.  Chad was best known for his big smiles, jovial laughs, and unconditional love and support to those whose lives he touched.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in Chad’s name to a charity of your choice. A private Celebration of Life service will be held at a future date. 

. He was 47 years old. The U.S. Department of Justice now appears to be looking into the UMBC investigation as part of its civil rights probe into the school's Title IX compl. Chad Cradock, who left his position as the head coach of the UMBC swimming & diving team in December after 19 years, has died. Malone, Jackie I understand that there is some energy to do something about it. Lashing out at those who disagree with you about Coach Cradocks legacy is not doing something about it. UMBCs Title IX process prioritizes the schools reputation over student safety, Baldwin said, according to The Sun. I will always love you Chad, Rest In Peace. You must be such a successful/good psychologist. For goodness sake who TF do you think you are to say that he should have consulted with his accusers before taking his own life. Its a connection that goes far beyond the pennants and tailgating of other sports. Power dynamics, the backlash you may receive when reporting, and the potential that no one will believe you. The UMBC Event Center and stadium complex closed today after a threat was directed at members of the athletics community. Neophytou, the third Retriever to make the Olympics, said her UMBC teammates often pick her brain about what it was like to swim there, and getting that rare opportunity improved her self-confidence. With your yearly subscription, you receive over 600 of pages of swimmings highest quality print content, and another 3000+ pages of digital issues, going back to the first issue produced. No one needs to hear each others opinions. goodthe sound of their stroke is smooth and quiet. If Coach Cradock was not allowed to do what he wanted to you, according to a summary of the swimmers interview in the report, he wasnt going to coach you.. We enjoy the sportand were not doing it to be famous or anything, says Hania Moro, a senior financial economics major from Egypt. It all continues into Saturday, a fact the swimmers understand and accept. A private Celebration of Life service will be held at a future date. He swam with UMBC from 1993 to 1996 and still keeps in touch with some from the program, especially when he makes it back to campus. UMBC also has a chance for two others to earn spots in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. CoachDonovanand his staff were named the 2020-21 NEC Coaching Staff of the Meet for both the men's and women's championships. Chapman, Christian I was so committed to the UMBC program I stayed on campus over the summer and trained with RAC. Read the whole article. Chad graduated from St. Josephs High School in Ontario, Canada in 1992. The attention seemed endless and that was all for just one game. To know about the death of the above name on winter, claiming their 31st and 32nd titles wins Gardner-Webb! But I will say, this moment, for as brief it is, is not currently about you. Dwyer, Oliver Prior to coming to UMBC, Donovan hadserved as the head womens swimming coach at Long Island University since the fall of 2016. Earlier that season, Donovan was named Coach of the Meet at the ECAC Championships, as he led the Sharks to a second-place finish. Moro broke the school record in the 1650 freestyle and won a gold medal in that event. The UMBC community was still reeling from accusations that their administration covered up sex crimes. From 2015-19, Donovan served as the head counselor of the Salo Swim Camp and as a volunteer with the Trojan Athletic Club at the University of Southern California. UMBC Athletics CORE values are: Growth, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork GRIT! The theme this year was Love It, Live It, Enjoy It, and we did just that.. I am not sure exactly what happened so I can only speak on my experience. [Being a student athlete is] hard in general, but what Ive tried to do have the swim team become part of my family so that nobody kind of resents each other, Cradock says. He also mentioned that the family atmosphere Cradock and his coaches created gives him help in many ways in and out of the pool. USA Swimming had had him as a guest presenter twice for their webinar series that can be found on usaswimming.org. Get your evening news in your e-mail inbox. I am saddened to see sad hurting people, bickering back and forth with other sad hurting people. So, even if the university did have a Title IX office, students may have had reason not to trust them. Fisher, Meghan Men's Swimming and Diving. /news/2177646626007-former-umbc-head-swim-coach-chad-cradock-dies-at-47 Sullivan, Zach Baltimore, Md.- Brandt Nigro joins the UMBC Swimming and Diving staff as an assistant coach for 2014-15, head coach Chad Cradock announced this week. UMBC is also under an investigation by the U.S. Department of Education, the departments website shows, related to a sexual violence report. In one 2018 situation described in the report, Cradock was made aware of alleged Title IX violations, including stalking and verbal abuse, by one of his swimmers. Students described a lack of attention at practices, less sympathetic treatment for injuries and different enforcement of team rules, including consequences for drinking. It motivates you every single day; you have somebody there whos pushing you or you have somebody whos there when youre not having the greatest day, Gliese said. They need something to do, and I would think that a few words from a swimmer or two would be all it would take. This brought us even closer because you gave me the opportunity to coach the swim camp. He is a native of Serbia, where he was the Serbian National Champion (20 times) and national record holder in 200 and 400 meter IM. Who knows whered I be if not for Chad. In his two seasons with the Huskies, he coached 37 All-Conference honorees, saw the team finish second at the American Athletic Conference Championships in 2015, and win both the 2015 and 2016 Copa Coqui Invitational in Puerto Rico. at NJIT Invitational. Gassmann, Luke Chad came to UMBC as a student athlete in 1993 and earned his undergraduate degree in psychology while swimming for the Retrievers. Gold Clubs have a U.S. Masters Swimming-certified coach on staff, participate in fitness events, and offer a free trial to potential members, among many other benefits. UMBC Mens & Womens Swimming and Diving, a member of the America East conference, aspires to be a nationally recognized Division I program that develops champions in athletics, academics and life, while building community wide traditions and pride. Chad graduated in 1997 and decided to remain a Retriever, coaching with both the Retriever Aquatic Club and as the assistant swimming and diving coach at UMBC. . For junior economics major Sotia Neophytou, who came to UMBC this year from Cyprus (a 30-hour trek to Catonsville), the family spirit shined especially bright around the holidays. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Chad G. Cradock. I dont know if I would have seen the same success or not [somewhere else].. Within minutes, police responded to the call and determined that no threat had been made. The UMBC mens basketball team shocked many and generated a huge amount of publicity when they beat Virginia 74-54 in the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament in March 2018. We know this is an especially difficult time for his family and our swimming and diving community, and we extend our heartfelt condolences. . swimswam.com 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. The UMBC Police chief said the department looked into an anonymous 2015 complaint against Cradock about a hidden camera in a locker, but could not find any truth to it. Chief Bruce Perry said that was the only criminal complaint or investigation by his department related to Cradock. Its the most-watched sport in the Olympic Games.. When she competed in the 100 butterfly on August 6she still remembers the dateshe said, with a smile, my dad came to see me, [and when] I found him, he was still crying. Cleary you know nothing about mental health to even make a ludicrous comment like that regarding suicide. You guys are blaming them for his death. Wright won gold in 1 meter and 3 meter dives and was named Most Outstanding Diver of the Meet, while Cradock and his coaches were named the mens and womens Coaching Staff of the Year. Worst. I am proud that he will take the reins at UMBC.. , a diver from Baltimore, says the Retriever swimmers and divers put in the foundational hard work to find their success. They swept the America East championships this past winter, claiming the 31st and 32nd titles for the Retrievers26 of which have come since Chad Cradock 97, psychology, became the head swimming and diving coach in 2001. James Sutherland | September 12th, 2022. They are also spending time together in the pool and staying connected as a team. Will that ever be released? It was a moment in the sun on their own campus, one that doesnt happen often with this sport. This is what UMBC Swimming and Diving programs have achieved under the leadership of Chad and his staff.

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