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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. We enjoy the sportand were not doing it to be famous or anything, says Hania Moro, a senior financial economics major from Egypt. But every day, the swimmers and divers head to the pool anyway. The Retriever swimming and diving teams have dominated America East Conference competition during their time in the league. The Sun, which interviewed five swimmers for this story, is not naming students who say they were sexually assaulted or other students cited in the report, which was supposed to be confidential, for privacy reasons. Henrickson, Samuel Chad came to UMBC as a student athlete in 1993 and earned his undergraduate degree in psychology while swimming for the Retrievers. I am saddened to see sad hurting people, bickering back and forth with other sad hurting people. Gwinn and Hill have swam together. Donovan, Patrick , 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. Somebody says hey, its OK to have a bad day. Im still [getting better]. 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. Swimmers in recent months also have been interviewed by U.S. Department of Justice civil rights investigators looking into the universitys compliance with federal rules barring gender discrimination in education. "We are encouraged by the past two days. We treat them the way we would want our kids to be treated wherever they went.. What? View Desktop Version, Students in need of grief counseling or emotional support can contact the, at 410-455-2472 on weekdays, 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m., or the after-hours support line at 410-455-3230. hopes to make it with Denmark, the country he was born in before growing up in nearby Howard County. 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. 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250, Schedule a Private Group Fitness Class or Workshop. You guys are blaming them for his death. | 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). But I will say, this moment, for as brief it is, is not currently about you. 2) Turning a man who took his own life into a martyr is dangerous. They need something to do, and I would think that a few words from a swimmer or two would be all it would take. I didnt go home for Christmas, but Chad invited me to his house, and I spent an amazing Christmas there, she says. Jyawook, Gabe Title IX reports included as exhibits in the UMBC investigation range from that swimmers anonymous 2019 report to an email sent to the athletic director in October 2020 describing favoritism and failure by Cradock to properly handle Title IX complaints, to a flurry of reports in December 2020 after Cradock was removed from campus. Its possible the investigation could lead to a monetary settlement and mandated improvements, like a recent probe into San Jos State University in California. Miller says that he remembers his swimming days at UMBC where there were just about a dozen swimmers on the team. What is your credible source of proof for the statements you make? Cradock was placed under investigation in late 2020 after allegations that included sexual harassment and discrimination. | Privacy Settings | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, I felt powerless to do anything about it, one swimmer told, Share Report Finds Serious Allegations Against Late UMBC Coach Chad Cradock on Facebook, Tweet Report Finds Serious Allegations Against Late UMBC Coach Chad Cradock, Submit Report Finds Serious Allegations Against Late UMBC Coach Chad Cradock to Reddit, Share Report Finds Serious Allegations Against Late UMBC Coach Chad Cradock on Pinterest, Share Report Finds Serious Allegations Against Late UMBC Coach Chad Cradock on LinkedIn, USA Swimming To Vote On Reducing 120-Day Transfer Rule In Club Swimming. If Coach Cradock was not allowed to do what he wanted to you, he wasnt going to coach you, one swimmer said, per an interview in the report according to The Sun. Men's Swimming and Diving at NJIT Invitational October 14, 2022 5:00 p.m. 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. The UMBC mens and womens swimming and diving programs have won plenty in their own righteven if most people dont realize it. According to a. The real victims here are the three children who will never see their dad again. That, combined with the transfer to UMBC and her respect for Cradock and his coaches, has made her a better swimmer. Chad was no exception. Recommend Chad's obituary to your friends. 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. 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. 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. SwimSwam has provided a forum for discussion on a very important and timely subject. We do it because we love it, Cradock says. The athlete plunges neatly into the water as if into another layer of air. "Their level of achievement in the pool is only heightened by how successful they are in the classroom. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Dear Swim Swam. I dont think I can ever have a normal college experience.. Nutile and Matter Each Toss Shutouts as Softball Wins a Pair on Saturday. 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. 16 seed beat a No. Chad graduated from St. Josephs High School in Ontario, Canada in 1992. So, whats the secret to this powerhouse squads success? Likewise, many people can be unaware of these happenings while for others, it shaped their entire experiences. Chad Cradock, who left his position as the head coach of the UMBC swimming & diving team in December after 19 years, has died. Former UMBC coach Chad Cradock has died, the team was told in a meeting on Sunday evening. The investigators deemed the allegations were sufficiently serious for it to continue. Places like the New York Times, Washington Post, and ESPN suddenly wanted to know not just what the letters UMBC meant, but everything about the basketball program and school. [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. Why? 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. The behavior was minimized around the team by referring to this behavior as just Chad., I felt powerless to do anything about it, one swimmer told The Sun regarding Cradocks harassment. Swimming with the Retriever Aquatic Club provides physical, emotional, and intellectual skills that will last a lifetime. 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. But it is NOT your Swim Swam call. She said when she told Craddock about the assault, which was later corroborated by a different Title IX investigation, he told her it was her fault and chastised her for messing with the other swimmers head. As usual, Burkot's men's and women's teams are doing well. What our countries dont have is an independent, safe, unbiased system for athletes to report abuse by coaches. Originally from Barrie, Ontario, Chad came to UMBC on a swimming and diving scholarship. Later in the day, they work out on land (1:15 to 1:45 p.m.) and then its back in the pool from 1:45 to 3:45 p.m. On Tuesday and Thursday, practices stretch from 1:30 to 1:45 p.m., with a two-hour swim right after that. The team may have been presented with this award but everyone here at UMBC deserves a portion of it as well". BACK-TO-BACK or 14-OF-16, Take Your Pick, Retriever Men's Swimming & Diving are Champions Again! In every single semester under Donovan, the Sharks have earned CSCAA Academic Honors. Former UMBC coach Chad Cradock has died, the team was told in a meeting on Sunday evening. Cradock swam at UMBC from 1993 to 1997, lettering all four years and earning the Matt Skalsky Outstanding Scholar-Athlete award as a senior. I am not sure exactly what happened so I can only speak on my experience. I think it has a lot of effect, and it starts with name recognition, Cradock said. Elijah Wright , a diver from Baltimore, says the Retriever swimmers and divers put in the foundational hard work to find their success. SwimSwam Magazines are big, coming in at nearly a pound per issue. Attorney Rignal Baldwin V represents five of the six swimmers named in the report as those whose complaints prompted the investigation. Plus, he lifts weights on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Neale, Dani Just because you had a decent experience with him, doesnt mean that other did too. 2023 Swim Swam Partners, LLC. Chad was like a second father to me and one of the greatest men Ive ever meet. I have to live with this really dark secret thats the undertone of my four years. Swimmers also said that Cradock would base his coaching on which swimmers would play along and participate in the unwelcome contact.. Coleman, Zach Coaching with Cradock now are. Be a part of the solution, not the problem. 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. His tenure as the programs head coach ended in December after a leave of absence, with the school having announced the move as both a retirement and a resignation.. He received his bachelor's degree in social sciences from KSC and went on to earn a master's in education from the University of Phoenix in 2004. I have. To the victim making up FAKE NEWS- STOP; Stop what you are doing right now. After graduating in 1997, he became an assistant swimming and diving coach and was appointed head coach in 2001. One swimmer told investigators that if and when a swimmer made it known they didnt like Cradocks behavior, he would pretend like you were not there and would not coach you, the report said. Deal, Michael UMBC Director of Athletics Brian Barrio named Matt Donovan to lead the men's and women's swimming and diving programs as the Retrievers' head coach in March of 2021. 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. 235.5. The student-athletes are wonderful representatives of the university and the alumni stay very connected. Beloved husband of Christie Cradock; devoted father of Amanda, Geoffrey, and CJ; loving son of Brian G. Cradock; caring brother of Stacey Cradock; Chad was predeceased by his mother Patricia Cradock.

Born in Ontario, Canada, his love of swimming started as a child at Camp Chikopi in Magnetawan, Ontario. Both are within range to qualify and will be spending plenty of time this year focusing on that goal. In his 13th season at UMBC, swimming coach Sid Burkot might have finally had his ship come in. Poulos, Ethan Even though they werent on the team when some of this misconduct occurred? As we learn more about the familys plans for remembering Chad, we will communicate them to you. Students described a lack of attention at practices, less sympathetic treatment for injuries and different enforcement of team rules, including consequences for drinking. All rights reserved. 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. 47 6 thatphanom.techno@gmail.com 042-532028 , 042-532027 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. Our thoughts and hearts go out to Christie, Amanda, Geoffrey, and CJ. Chad is amazing, and he knows what hes doing. Cradock, who has three children of his own, certainly understands the parents feelings when they turn their swimmers over to him for four years. Great people can do questionable things, Horrific people can as well do life changing amazing things. 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 led it to numerous conference title wins for the mens and womens teams. I find this chat rather disgusting and the timing of some of these comments highly questionable. Believe it or not, Chad was a human being, just like the rest of us. So sad that a man who was so loyal to UMBC was shown no compassion. Cradock, 46, became UMBCs second-ever swimming and diving head coach in 2001 after swimming for the school in the 1990s and then serving as an assistant coach. Oana Brooks, Cradocks attorney, declined to comment but raised concerns about the investigation continuing after Cradocks death. Harrowing allegations against former University of Maryland - Baltimore County (UMBC) head swim coach Chad Cradock surfaced Monday following his sudden death in March 2021. 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. There were dozens and dozens of teammates who corroborated stories and were interviewed even though they were not part of the 6 named. UMBC Athletics' CORE values are: Growth, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork [] Your country and my country both have the rule of law, due process and doctrines of innocent until proven guilty. We can all be proud of their resilience and commitment to each other through this challenging time. Power dynamics, the backlash you may receive when reporting, and the potential that no one will believe you. AttorneyRignal Baldwin V represents five of the six swimmers named in the report. Sometime later, he arranged a surprise meeting, forcing her to sit across from my abuser, she said. Since 1999, they have amassed 32 championship trophies, not to mention consistent accolades for athletic prowess and coaching. You made an effort with me and helped me grow up. 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 over 500 participants when he left in 2014. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Americans are always making things out to be black or white, that someone is either bad or good, wrong or right. Your negative remarks dont do anything other than cause more pain in this world and wont help you find peace. The Navy women's team (3-1) defeated UMBC (0-3) by the score of 153.5-122.5 and the Navy men's team (4-0) won a 163-115 decision over the Retrievers (0-3). Both Dillon and Barrio were unable to state who out of athletics the threat was directed towards. Students described their confusion and questions about the findings of the law firms report for UMBC. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Chad G. Cradock please visit our,

On Sunday, March 7, 2021, Chad G. Cradock of Odenton passed away. The Retrievers certainly did what they planned for when taking the mens and womens team titles in the February 2019 America East championships in Worcester, Massachusetts. 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. 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. A decorated swimmer in his own right, Donovan was a two-time captain of the Keene State (N.H.) College squad, qualified for the conference championship each season, made ECAC's twice, and helped break multiple team relay records. 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. 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. The attention seemed endless and that was all for just one game. Courtesy Chandler Swim & Dive. These personal touches help draw the swimmers closer as a group. Nikola Trajkovic Coach Nik comes to Meadowbrook from UMBC where he swam on the men's swim team, and coached for three years afterwards. Matt is an excellent choice to lead UMBC as they continue their recent successes, said Salo. UMBC is also under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education relating to a sexual violence report, though its unclear if that relates to the swim team and Cradock. Over time, citizens of many more Indigenous nations have come to reside in this region. 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. According to a new report from the East Valley Tribune, Chen committed suicide just two days after he was arrested in a child prostitution sting. He is also a guest author for the United States Masters Swimming on-line magazine. Gude, Ryan By now, the story is well-known because it was the first time in the history of that tournament when a No. To the swim coach psychologist- what is VERY DANGEROUS is you pretending to be a professional. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy | FTC Disclaimer 2022-23 Men's Basketball Single Game Tickets, 2022-23 Women's Basketball Single Game Tickets, Faculty/Staff/Student Basketball Single Game Tickets, 2022-23 Women's Basketball Season Tickets, TicketSmarter- Official Ticket Resale Marketplace of UMBC Outdoor Sports. They said they were confused by shifting points of contact and a change in how Cradocks actions were being examined. Cleary you know nothing about mental health to even make a ludicrous comment like that regarding suicide. And their investigation didnt delve into possible wrongdoing by any other coaches or administrators. Trias, Niklas I understand that there is anger surrounding this death. There is a very real phenomenon where people who are pondering suicide see other suicides and the outpouring of love and beatification drives them into the same. The LIU Sharks scored 1179.5 points as runners up, nudging ahead of third-place Monmouth University (1178). Get your evening news in your e-mail inbox. The Retriever Aquatic Club, founded in 1986, offers swimming programs, year-round, for swimmers of all levels of ability and interest. Moro broke the school record in the 1650 freestyle and won a gold medal in that event. View Full Bio, Tiago at NJIT Invitational. Cradock, 46, became UMBC's second-ever swimming and diving head coach in 2001 after swimming for the school in the 1990s and then serving as an assistant coach. Seems like they cant come to grips that the man they knew and loved could be so horrific to others despite evidence being proven. I trust him so much. Ever sit through criminal trials of swim coaches of your own children? You must be brain dead to make a statement like that. 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. I guess you never really know what the true story is. We went up there to do our job and we did, Cradock said. Visit umbc.edu/swimming for a first-hand look at what it took to do our DIY underwater photo shoot. Over time, citizens of many more Indigenous nations have come to reside in this region. Chad was the head coach of the men's & women's swimming & diving teams at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) for 19 years. Its called affirming a disjunct and its why this either/or logic is silly. This is about swimming.. Comments unavailable on mobile. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Chad G. Cradock. Donovan, who has extensive coaching experience at both the collegiate and club level, spent two seasons as an assistant on both the men's and women's side at the University of Connecticut. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Chad G. Cradock. 1. We are well-respected internationally. Swimmers also questioned whether the university failed to properly respond to earlier complaints against Cradock. This is a year-round gig for the coaches, who often arrive on campus at 6 a.m. and stay until 7:30 p.m., with six to eight more hours on Saturday, plus other work on Sunday. You posted this information; youve chosen not to moderate this chat; you should be silent. I will forever cherish my time on the UMBC swim and dive team and that is mostly from Chads exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to the team he loved. The Justice Department declined to comment for this story. 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. 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. Good people can do bad things. David Miller 96, economics, is now a corporate lawyer in New York. Gentle ripples of movement belie the engine propelling it powerfully beneath the surface. It is the first ECAC Winter Championship title for Columbia women's swimming. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy | FTC Disclaimer 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. That our institutions both neglect athletes and turn their back on their coaches is despicable. This is about swimming.. Its a connection that goes far beyond the pennants and tailgating of other sports. All rights reserved. the Matt Skalsky Outstanding Scholar-Athlete award as a senior. He also ran into other former Retriever swimmers recently at an event that UMBC hosted in New York City at the One World Observatory. Donate Organizer and beneficiary Donna Helms Its not seen as popular of a sport, and thats the way America looks at it, Cradock says. His dedication to the sport earned Chad a scholarship on the University of Maryland Baltimore Countys mens team in which he competed as a long-distance freestyle swimmer. All rights reserved. I was so committed to the UMBC program I stayed on campus over the summer and trained with RAC. The only fake news is you knowing what youre taking about. "We are all so proud of these tremendously talented young people," said Donovan. Malone, Jackie A lot of this was big time rumor mill kind of stuff, explained Dillon. Unfortunately being forced to defend him against unfounded accusations. Morales, Ryan 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 . 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. 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. In 2001 he became the second head coach of the program, winning nine consecutive conference championships, including seven straight . Familys read this, the victims read this, have some respect, Just paid the $1 to read the Baltimore Sun article the culture and behaviors described in that article sound eerily similar to the culture etc fostered by Cradocks mentor and predecessor when he was coaching HS before moving up to UMBC. There are three points I would like to make as I see this comments section spiral: 1) Lots of people who knew and loved Chad are grieving. There are no events scheduled. Despite there being no threat to campus, Athletic Director Brian Barrio made the call to cancel all scheduled practices, athletic treatments and COVID-19 testing appointments. He, along with the swimmers accusing him, 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. SwimSwam walking a fine line? Bothteams earned CSCAA2021 Fall Scholar All-America team honors. UMBC was established upon the land of the Piscataway and Susquehannock peoples. https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/more-women-come-forward-amid-umbc-baltimore-county-cover-up-allegations/. He also mentioned that the family atmosphere Cradock and his coaches created gives him help in many ways in and out of the pool. Read the whole article. Your words are evil, you are hurting grieving heartbroken innocent children and a family that is devastated. Cradock and his wife Christie had 3 children. In the roughly two hours on Tuesday since UMBC had announced Pete Caringi Jr.'s plan to retire as the school's men's soccer coach on April 1, Caringi's phone had been flooded with more than 50. You need to communicate with your coach, and Chad and I have that.. Swim Coach 2716 Keith Puryear: Head Tennis Coach 1327 puryear@umbc.edu: Bobby Hoffman Assistant Coach 1327 retrievers@umbc.edu : David Bobb . 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. 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. He was just the second head coach in program history, serving in that role from 2001 to late 2020. Super interested in those details. I have to live with this really dark secret thats the undertone of my four years. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in Chads name to a charity of your choice. Gliese set a school and conference record for the 200 backstroke (1 minute, 42.56 seconds in a preliminary race) and later took home a gold medal in the event. Tobin, Yassin Cradock, who was 47 at the time of his death, was the head coach of the swimming & diving team at UMBC for 19 seasons, having begun his tenure back in 2001. The team culture around Cradocks behavior was to minimize it as just Chad, according to swimmers interviewed by The Sun. Why this either/or logic is silly one world Observatory dangerous is you knowing what youre taking about the classroom Chad. Interviewed even though they werent on the team was told in a meeting on evening. 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