There were dozens and dozens of teammates who corroborated stories and were interviewed even though they were not part of the 6 named. As usual, Burkot's men's and women's teams are doing well. We went up there to do our job and we did, Cradock said. Your words are evil, you are hurting grieving heartbroken innocent children and a family that is devastated. , is now a corporate lawyer in New York. A university investigation into University of Maryland, Baltimore Countys swim coach of nearly two decades began in late 2020 following several swimmers reports of misconduct. Matt brings the experience, work ethic, and integrity that this program will need to continue its growth into national prominence, Barrio said. Woodard, MaryAnn Employees can access support through the Employee Assistance Program. These athletes are scared. Even in Hungary, its very popular. Students described a lack of attention at practices, less sympathetic treatment for injuries and different enforcement of team rules, including consequences for drinking. 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. During that time you taught me to be a better team mate, friend and student. There are still people to this day in this comment section who are discounting the reports that were made. The attention seemed endless and that was all for just one game. At LIU, Donovan started with seven womens competitors in the fall of 2016 and opened the 2020-21 campaign with 29. 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. Sullivan, Zach Many people can have a positive experience with him while others had terrible ones. Pavlou, Nicholas Rest In Peace Chad. Tobin, Yassin We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Dressler, Jimmy Tags: Athletics, Spring 2019, swimming and diving. Frankly, I hold the university, UMBC entirely accountable. Are you a faculty member that has seen this document? I think it has a lot of effect, and it starts with name recognition, Cradock said. Chad, you helped shaped the person I am today.Read more , To those people not directly involved in the cases/investigation question the right of those victims to speak up, and for those courageous kids (remember, most of the victims here are under 21 years old and college students age same as YOUR KIDS , Well, I/we wont back down No, I/we wont back down You can stand me/us up at the gates of hell But I/we wont back down No, Ill/well stand my/our ground Wont be turned around And Ill/well keep this man from draggin me down Gonna stand my/our ground And I/we wont back down, (I/we wont back down) Hey, haters, there aint no easy way out (I/weRead more . 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. The Retriever swimming and diving teams have dominated America East Conference competition since joining the league in 2003. Will that ever be released? 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. 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? 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. We had SO MUCH FUN!! In the meantime, personal expressions of sympathy may be sent to Christie Cradock at 1412 Macfree Court, Odenton, MD 21113. Everybodys had such a hard week, said Barrio, referring to the recent death of retired swim and dive coach Chad Cradock and the impact it has had on the swim and dive team and the broader Athletics community. The mens team won 10 consecutive conference titles from 2002-2011. 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. The Justice Department investigation is expected to examine UMBCs response to the allegations against Cradock, while swimmers are currently considering their options regarding any potential lawsuits. Its simple: They dont do it for the splash. There are only 6 swimmers who were brave enough to be named. Coach Donovan was an integral part of my camp program at (USC) for many years. Theres a seven page document spelling out everything that Chad did. I am not sure exactly what happened so I can only speak on my experience. The mens team has earned 13of the 15America East Championships overall since the conference reinstituted mens swimming and diving as a championship sport in the winter of 2018. According to the 105-page final report, six male swimmers that were interviewed reported being touched in the genitals or buttocks. "We are all so proud of these tremendously talented young people," said Donovan. Investigators from Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, the law firm that did the investigation for UMBC, did not respond to a request for comment. Its the most-watched sport in the Olympic Games.. The women's squad has captured four of the past seventitles, including a resounding victory in 2019. 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. Chad was like a second father to me and one of the greatest men Ive ever meet. , a diver from Baltimore, says the Retriever swimmers and divers put in the foundational hard work to find their success. There is no additional information to display: For more information on Aquatic services and programs, click here. To the victim making up FAKE NEWS- STOP; Stop what you are doing right now. To the swim coach psychologist- what is VERY DANGEROUS is you pretending to be a professional. Bothteams earned CSCAA2021 Fall Scholar All-America team honors. He also mentioned that the family atmosphere Cradock and his coaches created gives him help in many ways in and out of the pool. Each level offers progressively more training days per week, deeper skills, longer training sessions and longer practice times. He took over the mens program as well when the university added the sport in the spring of 2020. Cradock swam at UMBC from 1993 to 1997, lettering all four years and earning. Sorry for those kids and sorry for his family. 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. And those of you who say you are defending the truth. UMBC has won four of the past six America East womens titles and the past four mens titles. Cleary you know nothing about mental health to even make a ludicrous comment like that regarding suicide. His dedication to the sport earned Chad a scholarship on the University of Maryland Baltimore County’s men’s team in which he competed as a long-distance freestyle swimmer. 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. 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. That our institutions both neglect athletes and turn their back on their coaches is despicable. The UMBC mens and womens swimming and diving programs have won plenty in their own righteven if most people dont realize it. 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. Fisher, Meghan Cradock, who has three children of his own, certainly understands the parents feelings when they turn their swimmers over to him for four years. Moro is trying to represent Egypt there while senior mechanical engineering major and Meyerhoff Scholar. Believe it or not, Chad was a human being, just like the rest of us. UMBC Men's & Women's Swimming & Diving UMBC Men's & Women's 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. We enjoy the sportand were not doing it to be famous or anything, says Hania Moro, a senior financial economics major from Egypt. 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. You even let me come babysit Amanda! You need to communicate with your coach, and Chad and I have that.. 1. 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 . The mission of the Retriever Aquatic Club is: to develop Champions in Swimming and in Life while creating a safe and positive learning environment. Trias, Niklas 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. This man is deserving of praise by the folks who deem him praiseworthy. He is also a guest author for the United States Masters Swimming on-line magazine. I am proud that he will take the reins at UMBC.. 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. . 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. The Retriever Aquatic Club, founded in 1986, offers swimming programs, year-round, for swimmers of all levels of ability and interest. Even though they werent on the team when some of this misconduct occurred? Its interesting and sad to watch criminal lawyers tear apart testimonies of young children who claim to have been violated. 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. Earlier that season, Donovan was named Coach of the Meet at the ECAC Championships, as he led the Sharks to a second-place finish. He was 47 years old. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. You posted this information; youve chosen not to moderate this chat; you should be silent. In interviews, students described feeling left in the dark for much of the lengthy investigation on behalf of the university. 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. Both are within range to qualify and will be spending plenty of time this year focusing on that goal. Both Dillon and Barrio were unable to state who out of athletics the threat was directed towards. 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. Pieces of the report are quoted in the Baltimore Sun article and the SwimSwam article. This is what UMBC Swimming and Diving programs have achieved under the leadership of Chad and his staff. UMBC Athletics' CORE values are: Growth, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork [] But investigators wrote there wasnt enough evidence Cradock retaliated against swimmers, in part because there wasnt evidence of specific adverse action.. Until that changes, no amount of procedural reform will make a difference.. UMBCs Title IX process prioritizes the schools reputation over student safety, Baldwin said, according to The Sun. UMBC swimmers Jenna Gwinn, left, a graduate of Mount de Sales, and Makaela Hill, of Catonsville High, are shown at the Retriever Aquatics Center on Wednesday. I dont know if I would have seen the same success or not [somewhere else].. 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. The student-athletes are wonderful representatives of the university and the alumni stay very connected. 2) There was an ongoing Title IX investigation into potential wrongdoing. In his 13th season at UMBC, swimming coach Sid Burkot might have finally had his ship come in. LIU held a 51-point lead over Monmouth entering Sunday . 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. 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. 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. I have to live with this really dark secret thats the undertone of my four years. 235.5. Nicusan, Zacharias 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. So sad that a man who was so loyal to UMBC was shown no compassion. Its likely the Justice Department investigation will examine UMBCs response to allegations against Cradock and its investigatory process. the Matt Skalsky Outstanding Scholar-Athlete award as a senior. Somebody says hey, its OK to have a bad day. Im still [getting better]. The team may have been presented with this award but everyone here at UMBC deserves a portion of it as well". As this is an open matter, Winnick wrote, it would not be appropriate for the University to provide additional details.. SwimSwam knows where the line is. Especially given that all of us were part of the same UMBC swim and dive family at one point or another. The report quotes one swimmer telling interviewers their reaction to the investigation was about time and another saying they couldnt name who Cradock touched because there were so many, adding, It became normal and it never should have been normalized.. I dont think I can ever have a normal college experience.. Men's Swimming and Diving at NJIT Invitational October 14, 2022 5:00 p.m. Coaching with Cradock now are. This weekend was unbelievable, every day exceeded my expectations, says Moro. Even though I like your point that UMBC and their athletic department has let everyone down, I do believe swam swam isnt swim swam or representing them and so they arent involved in the discussion! "Their level of achievement in the pool is only heightened by how successful they are in the classroom. 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. Swimmers also said that Cradock would base his coaching on which swimmers would play along and participate in the unwelcome contact.. Unfortunately a man that many had loved is gone. Head Swim Coach 2670 ccrado1@gl.umbc.edu: Vic Corbin: Head Diving Coach 3173 retrievers@umbc.edu: Mary Anne Gerzanick Asst. Chad was best known for his big smiles, jovial laughs, and unconditional love and support to those whose lives he touched. He is bright and inquisitive and thoroughly understands the dynamics of a competitively successful team. Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates! Its possible the investigation could lead to a monetary settlement and mandated improvements, like a recent probe into San Jos State University in California. Meanwhile, swimmers told investigators that Cradock was disengaged with the womens team, according to the reports summaries of interviews. UMBC has about 65 swimmers total on this years championship teams, and its a very diverse group with athletes from around the globe. He also ran into other former Retriever swimmers recently at an event that UMBC hosted in New York City at the One World Observatory. But it is NOT your Swim Swam call. Nikola Trajkovic Coach Nik comes to Meadowbrook from UMBC where he swam on the men's swim team, and coached for three years afterwards. Humans are imperfect creatures by nature, capable of making great accomplishments and great mistakes alike. Are you part of the investigation team? Way to use your credentials to self-aggrandize and speak waaaaay outside of your expertise. UMBC also has a chance for two others to earn spots in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Chapman, Christian Swimmers also spoke of how Cradock created a one-way funnel where the athletes would only bring issues to him, not upper university officials. 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 felt powerless to do anything about it, one swimmer told The Sun regarding Cradocks harassment.. Those are staggering numbers, but since swimming gets less attention than basketball and other big college sports in this country, the men and women on this team know the score. Have some compassion. Born in Ontario, Canada, his love of swimming started as a child at Camp Chikopi in Magnetawan, Ontario. The UMBC mens and womens swimming and diving programs have won plenty in their own righteven if most people dont realize it. 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. 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. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in Chads name to a charity of your choice. Under his direction, the men's staff earned 2021-22 America East Coaching Staff of the Year. No one needs to hear each others opinions. 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. Asakawa, Charles 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. If you were a real psychologist, you would identify yourself; moreover, a psychologist would not be making such ignorant remarks. Places like the. There is no indication of when the first complaint was made related to Coach Cradock.. 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. 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. Men's Swimming and Diving. Courtesy Chandler Swim & Dive. 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. 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. /news/2177646626007-former-umbc-head-swim-coach-chad-cradock-dies-at-47 Jyawook, Gabe And family membership doesnt end at graduation. Cradock said one moment that they all enjoyed recently came after winning the America East championship and the team returned to campus. The athlete plunges neatly into the water as if into another layer of air. Under Donovans lead, LIU womens swimming produced dozens of school records, and NEC and ECAC individual and relay championships in five seasons, but the most impressive has been the teams performance in the classroom. Since 1999, they have amassed 32 championship trophies, not to mention consistent accolades for athletic prowess and coaching. 16 seed beat a No. Four days after UMBC sent out the amended notice, the university received word that Cradock had died by suicide. at NJIT Invitational. Mood, Diego Theres a lot of respect out there for our program [world-wide], Cradock said. 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. Swimmers also questioned whether the university failed to properly respond to earlier complaints against Cradock. We offer all levels of training, from beginner diving lessons to summer prep to elite Junior Olympic training. 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. , and ESPN suddenly wanted to know not just what the letters UMBC meant, but everything about the basketball program and school. Chad can be friendly and warm while doing these horrible things. The exact scope of the Justice Departments investigation into UMBC is unclear, as are potential consequences for any wrongdoing identified. Retriever Activities Center 1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, MD 21250. 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. Dear Swim Swam. All rights reserved. Gentle ripples of movement belie the engine propelling it powerfully beneath the surface. The UMBC community was still reeling from accusations that their administration covered up sex crimes. The team culture around Cradocks behavior was to minimize it as just Chad, according to swimmers interviewed by The Sun. When a young person becomes a member of the Retriever Aquatic Club, he/she learns the values of sportsmanship and team work. Gentle ripples of movement belie the engine propelling it powerfully beneath the surface. Neophytou swam for her home country at the Olympics in Rio three years ago and said it was an amazing experience. Elijah Wright , a diver from Baltimore, says the Retriever swimmers and divers put in the foundational hard work to find their success. 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. 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. What many dont realize is the grind the Retrievers endure to find all of their success, Cradock says. Chad Cradock, who left his position as the head coach of the UMBC swimming & diving team in December after 19 years, has died. Casey-Bolanos, J.J. 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. 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. Matt is an excellent choice to lead UMBC as they continue their recent successes, said Salo. There is no additional information to display. 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. But the investigators the university hired wrote that only documents they relied upon were attached, without addressing whether any others existed. Over time, citizens of many more Indigenous nations have come to reside in this region. The only person who killed Chad, was Chad. Cradock, who was 47 at the time of his death, served as head coach of UMBC's swimming and diving team for 19 seasons. Neale, Dani UMBC is also under an investigation by the U.S. Department of Education, the departments website shows, related to a sexual violence report. Until that changes, no amount of procedural reform will make a difference.. Both are within range to qualify and will be spending plenty of time this year focusing on that goal. He led it to numerous. They swept the America East championships this past winter, claiming the 31, titles for the Retrievers26 of which have come since. A year ago, the Sharks also won the overall Team Sportsmanship Award as voted upon by their peers in the NEC. Comments unavailable on mobile. Just because you had a decent experience with him, doesnt mean that other did too. We saw this after, for example, Anthony BourdainsRead more . Sad for the victims and hope they get the help they need to move forward. And year after year, the program broadens its family of alumni. SwimSwam Magazines are big, coming in at nearly a pound per issue. Weigelt, Christopher 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. Former UMBC coach Chad Cradock has died, the team was told in a meeting on Sunday evening. Investigators also found Cradock created a hostile environment based on sex by failing to properly report alleged Title IX violations involving members of his team, such as sexual misconduct, assault, stalking or relationship violence. To know about the death of the above name on winter, claiming their 31st and 32nd titles wins Gardner-Webb! Thank you for speaking up. I am saddened to see sad hurting people, bickering back and forth with other sad hurting people. The publicity that follows the athletic success of some teams, well, thats for other sports. Swim Coach 2716 Keith Puryear: Head Tennis Coach 1327 puryear@umbc.edu: Bobby Hoffman Assistant Coach 1327 retrievers@umbc.edu : David Bobb . We are well-respected internationally. Your negative remarks dont do anything other than cause more pain in this world and wont help you find peace. And that they know better and are smarter than legal professionals hired by the university to investigate for over 2 years that spoke to coaching staff, former athletes, current athletes, and university employees AND the US Department of Justice? Harrowing allegations against former University of Maryland - Baltimore County (UMBC) head swim coach Chad Cradock surfaced Monday following his sudden death in March 2021. Building a solid environment to compete, thats for this program, and its. CoachDonovanand his staff were named the 2020-21 NEC Coaching Staff of the Meet for both the men's and women's championships. The outside investigators wrote that the allegations against Cradock were sufficiently serious for it to continue despite that. 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. 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