Since 1999, they have amassed 32 championship trophies, not to mention consistent accolades for athletic prowess and coaching. Jyawook, Gabe We saw this after, for example, Anthony BourdainsRead more . 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? If you were a real psychologist, you would identify yourself; moreover, a psychologist would not be making such ignorant remarks. According to the report, six of the male swimmers interviewed reported being touched in the genitals or buttocks; witnesses described observing others subjected to the same conduct. Its not seen as popular of a sport, and thats the way America looks at it, Cradock says. It was a moment in the sun on their own campus, one that doesnt happen often with this sport. 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. You must be brain dead to make a statement like that. By now, the story is well-known because it was the first time in the history of that tournament when a No. As this is an open matter, Winnick wrote, it would not be appropriate for the University to provide additional details.. But Cradocks leadership included misconduct, UMBCs outside investigators wrote in their 105-page final report. Its a culture all its own. This is about swimming.. Our mission is to teach athletes transferablelife skills through the sport of diving. According to the 105-page final report, six male swimmers that were interviewed reported being touched in the genitals or buttocks. | 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. Head Swim Coach 2670 ccrado1@gl.umbc.edu: Vic Corbin: Head Diving Coach 3173 retrievers@umbc.edu: Mary Anne Gerzanick Asst. AttorneyRignal Baldwin V represents five of the six swimmers named in the report. 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. This man is deserving of praise by the folks who deem him praiseworthy. Bothteams earned CSCAA2021 Fall Scholar All-America team honors. Its called affirming a disjunct and its why this either/or logic is silly. They said they were confused by shifting points of contact and a change in how Cradocks actions were being examined. What can they do? The Justice Department declined to comment for this story. He has coached two National Camps (2010, 2011) at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and assisted at the USA Zone Select Camp in Baltimore in 2012. In the meantime, personal expressions of sympathy may be sent to Christie Cradock at 1412 Macfree Court, Odenton, MD 21113. I have. Lolly, I completely agree with you. A private Celebration of Life service will be held at a future date. The LIU women also produced eight individual Northeast Conference champions from 2016-20, including the leagues Most Outstanding Swimmer in 2019-20, and broke two long-standing conference records. 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. 

. 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. Investigators from Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, the law firm that did the investigation for UMBC, did not respond to a request for comment. Swimming with the Retriever Aquatic Club provides physical, emotional, and intellectual skills that will last a lifetime. 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. Over time, citizens of many more Indigenous nations have come to reside in this region. Building a solid environment to compete, thats for this program, and its why theyve been so successful. The women's squad placed second in both meets. University of Maryland, Baltimore County Women's Lacrosse Pulls Away from Mount St. Mary's at Home, 15-10. 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. All rights reserved. Two Retrievers- senior Caroline Sargent and junior Niklas Weigelt earned America East Swimmer of the Meet honors and freshman Oliver Gassmann was named the meet's Most Outstanding Rookie. Chad can be friendly and warm while doing these horrible things. Even though they werent on the team when some of this misconduct occurred? 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). 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.. Mood, Diego It is currently unclear what UMBC is facing regarding the Justice Departments Title IX investigation, though its possible a monetary settlement will be reached along with mandated improvement measures, like those instated in the recent case at San Jose State. Four days after UMBC sent out the amended notice, the university received word that Cradock had died by suicide. Growing up at UMBC, so to speak, the team has become a second family for Cradock. James Sutherland | September 12th, 2022. Skills such as teamwork, self-confidence, perseverance, tenacity, facing fears, as well as physical and mental strength are nurtured and cultivated while learning differentand more difficult dives at every level and cheering on teammates throughout the process. Coach Donovan was an integral part of my camp program at (USC) for many years. 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. Are you a faculty member that has seen this document? Several male swimmers also reported Cradocks hugs from behind while they were wearing only their Speedos, along with attempted kisses and unwanted touching of their stomachs or chests, the report said. UMBC Athletics and the broader campus community are deeply saddened by the passing of retired UMBC Swimming and Diving Coach Chad Cradock '97. These personal touches help draw the swimmers closer as a group. Harrowing allegations against former University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) head swim coach Chad Cradock surfaced Monday following his sudden death in March 2021. According to the report by the outside law firm, one swimmer alerted UMBC employees about inappropriate behavior in mid-2019. None of this would be possible without all of the amazing professors, advisors and support staff we have here at UMBC. Cleary you know nothing about mental health to even make a ludicrous comment like that regarding suicide. On the national level, Donovan was awarded the 2013 YMCA National Coach of the Meet honor for the Long Course Championships held in Atlanta, Georgia. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Cradock and his wife Christie had 3 children. Dinah Winnick, a UMBC spokeswoman, said in an email the school is cooperating with the Justice Department investigation. I am saddened to see sad hurting people, bickering back and forth with other sad hurting people. Comments unavailable on mobile. The real victims here are the three children who will never see their dad again. Visit umbc.edu/swimming for a first-hand look at what it took to do our DIY underwater photo shoot. 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. Cradock spent 19 seasons as the head coach of the men's & women's swimming &. Moro broke the school record in the 1650 freestyle and won a gold medal in that event. | 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). 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. In 2001 he became the second head coach of the program, winning nine consecutive conference championships, including seven straight . Casey-Bolanos, J.J. We treat them the way we would want our kids to be treated wherever they went.. In the roughly year and a half since, the investigation has continued as student-athletes have grieved and grappled with Cradocks death and misconduct. LIU held a 51-point lead over Monmouth entering Sunday . Will that ever be released? Over time, citizens of many more Indigenous nations have come to reside in this region. Earlier that season, Donovan was named Coach of the Meet at the ECAC Championships, as he led the Sharks to a second-place finish. 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. The team may have been presented with this award but everyone here at UMBC deserves a portion of it as well". 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. The UMBC Event Center and stadium complex closed today after a threat was directed at members of the athletics community. 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. Even Cradock understands the deal and shrugs it off. 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. Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates! He led it to numerous conference title wins for the mens and womens teams. Both Baldwin and an attorney representing a sixth swimmer said their clients were considering their options when asked about any plans to file lawsuits. Nikola Trajkovic Coach Nik comes to Meadowbrook from UMBC where he swam on the men's swim team, and coached for three years afterwards. Especially given that all of us were part of the same UMBC swim and dive family at one point or another. Tobin, Yassin During that time you taught me to be a better team mate, friend and student. Thank you for speaking up. There is no additional information to display: I understand that there is anger surrounding this death. More info here: https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/more-women-come-forward-amid-umbc-baltimore-county-cover-up-allegations/. I think it has a lot of effect, and it starts with name recognition, Cradock said. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Chad G. Cradock. Under his direction, the men's staff earned 2021-22 America East Coaching Staff of the Year. The women's squad has captured four of the past six titles, including a resounding victory in 2019. Cradock and his staff won a number of key coaching accolades cross 19 seasons, including the 2001-2002 Northeast Conference Womens Coach of the Year (01-02), ECAC Mens Coach of the Year (01-02, 02-03) and America East Mens Coaching Staff of the Year (03-04 and (04-05). Deal, Michael He was 47 years old. 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. Chad was like a second father to me and one of the greatest men Ive ever meet. Cradock was placed under investigation in late 2020 after allegations that included sexual harassment and discrimination. We humbly offer our respects to all past, present, and future Indigenous people connected to this place. I spent four years swimming with you. After graduating in 1997, he became an assistant swimming and diving coach and was appointed head coach in 2001. Students in need of grief counseling or emotional support can contact the Counseling Center at 410-455-2472 on weekdays, 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m., or the after-hours support line at 410-455-3230. Per the report, Chen had arranged to meet with a . Employees can access support through the Employee Assistance Program. 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.