Why? Morales, Ryan The team culture around Cradocks behavior was to minimize it as just Chad, according to swimmers interviewed by The Sun. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Chad G. Cradock. 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. The exact scope of the Justice Departments investigation into UMBC is unclear, as are potential consequences for any wrongdoing identified. Cradock was placed under investigation in late 2020 after allegations that included sexual harassment and discrimination. Sometime later, he arranged a surprise meeting, forcing her to sit across from my abuser, she said. Nobody said that they were going to come to campus to commit a violent act, said Chief of Police Paul Dillon. How do you know there is a 7 page doc? at NJIT Invitational. 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. The mission of the Retriever Aquatic Club is: to develop Champions in Swimming and in Life while creating a safe and positive learning environment. Harrowing allegations against former University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) head swim coach Chad Cradock surfaced Monday following his sudden death in March 2021. Chad is amazing, and he knows what hes doing. We love to be here, and we love to be with each other, and we love to enjoy our time. 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.. Are you a faculty member that has seen this document? We have met with our student athletes and provided them with crisis support and counseling resources. Men's Swimming and Diving at University of Delaware October 8, 2022 11:00 AM. 235.5. But the investigators the university hired wrote that only documents they relied upon were attached, without addressing whether any others existed. 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. We provide you four massive print issues designed to sit on your coffee table like a piece of artwork. In the fall of 2019, LIU had the fourth highest GPA in Division I womens swimming. Originally from Barrie, Ontario, Chad came to UMBC on a swimming and diving scholarship. We humbly offer our respects to all past, present, and future Indigenous people connected to this place. Retriever Activities Center 1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, MD 21250. He stated that the incident started from a statement being taken out of context and assumed to indicate a threat. Miller says that he remembers his swimming days at UMBC where there were just about a dozen swimmers on the team. He was 47 years old. I dont know if I would have seen the same success or not [somewhere else].. 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. I have to live with this really dark secret thats the undertone of my four years. We humbly offer our respects to all past, present, and future Indigenous people connected to this place. He was also the head coach of the Retriever Aquatic Club, where his children currently swim. He also broke the America East record in the 100 backstroke. 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 swimmers and divers work through a long and tough regimen all season to earn those championship banners, something they all take pride in. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. This weekend was unbelievable, every day exceeded my expectations, says Moro. How do you know there are 20 athletes involved? I think it has a lot of effect, and it starts with name recognition, Cradock said. Mood, Diego Power dynamics, the backlash you may receive when reporting, and the potential that no one will believe you. Harding, Will In his 13th season at UMBC, swimming coach Sid Burkot might have finally had his ship come in. , a diver from Baltimore, says the Retriever swimmers and divers put in the foundational hard work to find their success. In interviews, students described feeling left in the dark for much of the lengthy investigation on behalf of the university. . In. 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. 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. 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 real victims here are the three children who will never see their dad again. 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. He also ran into other former Retriever swimmers recently at an event that UMBC hosted in New York City at the One World Observatory. In particular, the men's team has a. 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. I am proud that he will take the reins at UMBC.. You guys are blaming them for his death. Both are within range to qualify and will be spending plenty of time this year focusing on that goal. The Justice Department declined to comment for this story. But every day, the swimmers and divers head to the pool anyway. UMBC also has a chance for two others to earn spots in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Swimmers at University of Maryland, Baltimore County were sexually harassed by longtime swim coach Chad Cradock, a university investigation found. If we were in Australia, swimming would be the number one. Oana Brooks, Cradocks attorney, declined to comment but raised concerns about the investigation continuing after Cradocks death. Gassmann, Luke 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. We can all be proud of their resilience and commitment to each other through this challenging time. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. I guess you never really know what the true story is. SwimSwam walking a fine line? During that time you taught me to be a better team mate, friend and student. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy | FTC Disclaimer Women's Swimming & Diving Finishes Strong at America East Championships. Employees can access support through the Employee Assistance Program. Be a part of the solution, not the problem. He took over the mens program as well when the university added the sport in the spring of 2020. Cradock, who has three children of his own, certainly understands the parents feelings when they turn their swimmers over to him for four years. For more information on Aquatic services and programs, click here. 2023 University of Maryland, Baltimore County. 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 . UMBC is also under an investigation by the U.S. Department of Education, the departments website shows, related to a sexual violence report. Dear Swim Swam. Final. When you walk into the pool area, you see all the banners, and you would think thats just decoration if you didnt see all the hard work we put in each and every day, Wright says. To the swim coach psychologist- what is VERY DANGEROUS is you pretending to be a professional. David Miller 96, economics, is now a corporate lawyer in New York. 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. 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. UMBC also has a chance for two others to earn spots in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. That, combined with the transfer to UMBC and her respect for Cradock and his coaches, has made her a better swimmer. Photo from The Retriever Archives. Attorney Rignal Baldwin V represents five of the six swimmers named in the report as those whose complaints prompted the investigation. Swim Coach 2716 Keith Puryear: Head Tennis Coach 1327 puryear@umbc.edu: Bobby Hoffman Assistant Coach 1327 retrievers@umbc.edu : David Bobb . 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. goodthe sound of their stroke is smooth and quiet. Leips. I just told everyone to go home and take the day off.. Final. Somebody says hey, its OK to have a bad day. Im still [getting better]. 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.. Your negative remarks dont do anything other than cause more pain in this world and wont help you find peace. Plus, he lifts weights on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. 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. Read the whole article. 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. Believe it or not, Chad was a human being, just like the rest of us. Reports by female swimmers especially were not taken seriously by Cradock, the report said. Its likely the Justice Department investigation will examine UMBCs response to allegations against Cradock and its investigatory process. The theme this year was Love It, Live It, Enjoy It, and we did just that.. Who knows whered I be if not for Chad. All rights reserved. According to the report by the outside law firm, one swimmer alerted UMBC employees about inappropriate behavior in mid-2019. 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. Chad was no exception. Dinah Winnick, a UMBC spokeswoman, said in an email the school is cooperating with the Justice Department investigation. 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. Nikola Trajkovic Coach Nik comes to Meadowbrook from UMBC where he swam on the men's swim team, and coached for three years afterwards. . In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in Chads name to a charity of your choice. The women's squad has captured four of the past six titles, including a resounding victory in 2019. Woodard, MaryAnn 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. We offer all levels of training, from beginner diving lessons to summer prep to elite Junior Olympic training. Per the report, Chen had arranged to meet with a . 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. Just because you had a decent experience with him, doesnt mean that other did too. Our thoughts and hearts go out to Christie, Amanda, Geoffrey, and CJ. USA Swimming had had him as a guest presenter twice for their webinar series that can be found on usaswimming.org. He led it to numerous. 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. According to a report from the Baltimore Sun, UMBC launched an investigation into Cradock in late 2020 after numerous swimmers made reports of misconduct. You along with these clowns passing judgement and making accusations without a single bit of publicly available evidence, is sickening. The LIU Sharks scored 1179.5 points as runners up, nudging ahead of third-place Monmouth University (1178). Visit umbc.edu/swimming for a first-hand look at what it took to do our DIY underwater photo shoot. You posted this information; youve chosen not to moderate this chat; you should be silent. He was just the second head coach in program history, serving in that role from 2001 to late 2020. According to a. Lolly, I completely agree with you. UMBC has won four of the past six America East womens titles and the past four mens titles. WEB EXTRA: Our photographer, Marlayna Demond 11, will do almost anything to get her shot even submerse herself and her camera. I trust him so much. They need something to do, and I would think that a few words from a swimmer or two would be all it would take. Its simple: They dont do it for the splash. Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates! Cradock swam at UMBC from 1993 to 1997, lettering all four years and earning the Matt Skalsky Outstanding Scholar-Athlete award as a senior. After graduating in 1997, he became an assistant swimming and diving coach and was appointed head coach in 2001. Likewise, many people can be unaware of these happenings while for others, it shaped their entire experiences. The basketball program and school received a deluge of publicity from all around the country after that. Meanwhile, swimmers told investigators that Cradock was disengaged with the womens team, according to the reports summaries of interviews. Super interested in those details. 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. Cradock swam at UMBC from 1993 to 1997, lettering all four years and earning. 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. I do not feel sorry for you ifRead more . I am saddened to see sad hurting people, bickering back and forth with other sad hurting people. The UMBC program has a great national and international reputation and I am humbled to be a part of it, said Donovan.I am grateful to UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski, Athletics Director Brian Barrio, and the entire search committee for all of the time and energy put into this process.. The UMBC community was still reeling from accusations that their administration covered up sex crimes. 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. Its fine to argue, but dont invalidate someone elses experience with elementary . 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. 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. Bothteams earned CSCAA2021 Fall Scholar All-America team honors. 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. According to the 105-page final report, six male swimmers that were interviewed reported being touched in the genitals or buttocks. This is what UMBC Swimming and Diving programs have achieved under the leadership of Chad and his staff. At LIU, Donovan started with seven womens competitors in the fall of 2016 and opened the 2020-21 campaign with 29. There were scores of witnesses who were not interviewed. Its fine to argue, but dont invalidate someone elses experience with elementary logic . 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. Tobin, Yassin I understand that there is anger surrounding this death. They are also spending time together in the pool and staying connected as a team. Nicusan, Zacharias 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. 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. Hm ok thats very odd. Earlier that season, Donovan was named Coach of the Meet at the ECAC Championships, as he led the Sharks to a second-place finish. So, even if the university did have a Title IX office, students may have had reason not to trust them. The firm has billed UMBC $328,992 since January 2021 for its services on this investigation, according to the school. 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. No one needs to hear each others opinions. UMBC was established upon the land of the Piscataway and Susquehannock peoples. 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! 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. UMBC Athletics CORE values are: Growth, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork GRIT! Jyawook, Gabe They swept the America East championships this past winter, claiming the 31, titles for the Retrievers26 of which have come since. They knew who I was, and it was definitely really cool to know that after all these years, that I still hold some sort of presence thereI was still on the record booksso that sort of helped, he says with a laugh. As we learn more about the familys plans for remembering Chad, we will communicate them to you. Davenport, Jeff One student said in an interview with The Sun that he felt betrayed by UMBC. Head Swim Coach 2670 ccrado1@gl.umbc.edu: Vic Corbin: Head Diving Coach 3173 retrievers@umbc.edu: Mary Anne Gerzanick Asst. He was tabbed as the New Jersey All-Star team coach in 2003 and 2004. 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. Theres a seven page document spelling out everything that Chad did. How do you know there is a seven page document spelling everything out? Worst. The athlete plunges neatly into the water as if into another layer of air. 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. 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 outside investigators wrote that the allegations against Cradock were sufficiently serious for it to continue despite that. To know about the death of the above name on winter, claiming their 31st and 32nd titles wins Gardner-Webb! Sullivan, Zach 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. 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. You need to communicate with your coach, and Chad and I have that.. 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. 2023 Swim Swam Partners, LLC. 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. Chad can be friendly and warm while doing these horrible things. 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. I felt powerless to do anything about it, one swimmer told The Sun regarding Cradocks harassment.. , and ESPN suddenly wanted to know not just what the letters UMBC meant, but everything about the basketball program and school. I dont think I can ever have a normal college experience.. 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. Poulos, Ethan You spent time with me to make sure I could interview and make eye contact once I graduated. The student-athletes are wonderful representatives of the university and the alumni stay very connected. 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. The athlete plunges neatly into the water as if into another layer of air. 2023 University of Maryland, Baltimore County. I have. We saw this after, for example, Anthony BourdainsRead more . 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.. 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