Morales, Ryan Unfortunately being forced to defend him against unfounded accusations. Swimmers at University of Maryland, Baltimore County were sexually harassed by longtime swim coach Chad Cradock, a university investigation found. The UMBC mens and womens swimming and diving programs have won plenty in their own righteven if most people dont realize it. 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. This comment section is getting dark. Moro broke the school record in the 1650 freestyle and won a gold medal in that event. Cradock was placed under investigation in late 2020 after allegations that included sexual harassment and discrimination. All of Retriever Nation should be extremely proud of this model program.. UMBC Athletics CORE values are: Growth, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork GRIT! Oana Brooks, an attorney for Cradock, declined to comment for this story and said his family didnt wish to be interviewed. The UMBC community was still reeling from accusations that their administration covered up sex crimes. I didnt go home for Christmas, but Chad invited me to his house, and I spent an amazing Christmas there, she says. Plus, he lifts weights on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. My heart goes out to his poor wife and children who I pray are able to make it through this horrible tragedy. That, combined with the transfer to UMBC and her respect for Cradock and his coaches, has made her a better swimmer. 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. 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 . The only person who killed Chad, was Chad. 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. Many people can have a positive experience with him while others had terrible ones. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Theres a logical fallacy happening here a lot in the comments. 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. The Sharks just concluded the 2020-21 season and the inaugural men's team took second place overall, while the women finished third (highest in program history). But the investigators the university hired wrote that only documents they relied upon were attached, without addressing whether any others existed. Men's Swimming and Diving at NJIT Invitational October 14, 2022 5:00 p.m. Chad is amazing, and he knows what hes doing. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Its all part of the game. 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. I hear yourRead more . According to a. Women's Swimming & Diving Finishes Strong at America East Championships. And theyve done this largely without the fanfare received by more popular sports. As we learn more about the familys plans for remembering Chad, we will communicate them to you. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Chad G. Cradock. Oana Brooks, Cradocks attorney, declined to comment but raised concerns about the investigation continuing after Cradocks death. Chad can be friendly and warm while doing these horrible things. One student said in an interview with The Sun that he felt betrayed by UMBC. What is your credible source of proof for the statements you make? 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. The Retriever swimming and diving teams have dominated America East Conference competition during their time in the league. 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. Chad came to UMBC as a student athlete in 1993 and earned his . There were scores of witnesses who were not interviewed. Until that changes, no amount of procedural reform will make a difference.. Dwyer, Oliver Harrowing allegations against former University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) head swim coach Chad Cradock surfaced Monday following his sudden death in March 2021. That means team shout-outs on birthdays and creating spaces where athletes can talk with coaches on a regular basis about problems in swimming, classes, and life. A 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. The outside investigators wrote that the allegations against Cradock were sufficiently serious for it to continue despite that. I was so committed to the UMBC program I stayed on campus over the summer and trained with RAC. 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. USA Swimming had had him as a guest presenter twice for their webinar series that can be found on usaswimming.org. They swept the America East championships this past winter, claiming the 31, titles for the Retrievers26 of which have come since. Four days after UMBC sent out the amended notice, the university received word that Cradock had died by suicide. Over time, citizens of many more Indigenous nations have come to reside in this region. Chad Cradock, who left his position as the head coach of the UMBC swimming & diving team in December after 19 years, has died. Worst. What can they do? 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. 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. 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. Swimmers also spoke of how Cradock created a one-way funnel where the athletes would only bring issues to him, not upper university officials. UMBC has won four of the past six America East womens titles and the past four mens titles. Both are within range to qualify and will be spending plenty of time this year focusing on that goal. Employees can access support through the Employee Assistance Program. There are still people to this day in this comment section who are discounting the reports that were made. You spent time with me to make sure I could interview and make eye contact once I graduated. 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. I made him proud.. Matt brings the experience, work ethic, and integrity that this program will need to continue its growth into national prominence, Barrio said. We humbly offer our respects to all past, present, and future Indigenous people connected to this place. 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. Mood, Diego Dinah Winnick, a UMBC spokeswoman, said in an email the school is cooperating with the Justice Department investigation. It took a lot of time.. There are now more than five times that many, but Cradock has worked to keep the big group close, as he believes that helps with the overall success of the teams. We provide you four massive print issues designed to sit on your coffee table like a piece of artwork. 235.5. He was also the head coach of the Retriever Aquatic Club, where his children currently swim. Winnick, UMBCs spokeswoman, declined to comment on the investigations duration or its shift from a Title IX policy investigation to one considering discrimination policy violations. 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. Four days after receiving the amended notice, the university was told that Cradock had died by suicide. As this is an open matter, Winnick wrote, it would not be appropriate for the University to provide additional details.. In his first full season with the Retrievers, Donovan led the men's squad to titles at the ECAC Winter Championships and the America East Championships. He was just the second head coach in program history, serving in that role from 2001 to late 2020. Frankly, I hold the university, UMBC entirely accountable. Logas, Collin It all continues into Saturday, a fact the swimmers understand and accept. Casey-Bolanos, J.J. [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. But investigators wrote there wasnt enough evidence Cradock retaliated against swimmers, in part because there wasnt evidence of specific adverse action.. Take your anger elsewhere, get professional help; your life matters too. In the fall of 2019, LIU had the fourth highest GPA in Division I womens swimming. Are you part of the investigation team? No one needs to hear each others opinions. Chapman, Christian We humbly offer our respects to all past, present, and future Indigenous people connected to this place. Pieces of the report are quoted in the Baltimore Sun article and the SwimSwam article. 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). The women's squad placed second in both meets. Good people can do bad things. He took over the mens program as well when the university added the sport in the spring of 2020. Same reason why SA victims may not report their abuser, why students may not report their teacher, why children may not report their parents. Originally from Barrie, Ontario, Chad came to UMBC on a swimming and diving scholarship. 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. 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. For more information on Aquatic services and programs, click here. Trias, Niklas I was a shy young girl who couldnt keep eye contact. Get your evening news in your e-mail inbox. Students described their confusion and questions about the findings of the law firms report for UMBC. 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. Malone, Jackie And family membership doesnt end at graduation. 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. 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. UMBCs Title IX process prioritizes the schools reputation over student safety, Baldwin said. This is about swimming.. 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. Especially given that all of us were part of the same UMBC swim and dive family at one point or another. 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? Coaching with Cradock now are. Coleman, Zach At LIU, Donovan started with seven womens competitors in the fall of 2016 and opened the 2020-21 campaign with 29. /news/2177646626007-former-umbc-head-swim-coach-chad-cradock-dies-at-47 The UMBC Event Center and stadium complex closed today after a threat was directed at members of the athletics community. Miller says that he remembers his swimming days at UMBC where there were just about a dozen swimmers on the team. Woodard, MaryAnn 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. 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. I have. 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. It isnt fake news. Your country and my country both have the rule of law, due process and doctrines of innocent until proven guilty. The only fake news is you knowing what youre taking about. Leips. We have met with our student athletes and provided them with crisis support and counseling resources. According to a report from the Baltimore Sun, UMBC launched an investigation into Cradock in late 2020 after numerous swimmers made reports of misconduct. They said they were confused by shifting points of contact and a change in how Cradocks actions were being examined. Theres a seven page document spelling out everything that Chad did. became the head swimming and diving coach in 2001. realize is the grind the Retrievers endure to find all of their success, Cradock says. I mean, universities have entire bureaucracies committed just to investigating things like this. 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250, Schedule a Private Group Fitness Class or Workshop. UMBC Athletics and the broader campus community are deeply saddened by the passing of retired UMBC Swimming and Diving Coach Chad Cradock '97. 2) There was an ongoing Title IX investigation into potential wrongdoing. So, even if the university did have a Title IX office, students may have had reason not to trust them. The team culture around Cradocks behavior was to minimize it as just Chad, according to swimmers interviewed by The Sun. 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). Chad was like a second father to me and one of the greatest men Ive ever meet. It isnt fake news. 2023 University of Maryland, Baltimore County. 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. Cleary you know nothing about mental health to even make a ludicrous comment like that regarding suicide. Deal, Michael 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. Nutile and Matter Each Toss Shutouts as Softball Wins a Pair on Saturday. Another thing that might surprise those new to the sport is the level of international competition the Retriever swimmers and divers engage in throughout the yearincluding the most watched competition of all, the Olympics. Super interested in those details. hopes to make it with Denmark, the country he was born in before growing up in nearby Howard County. Places like the. 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. The mission of the Retriever Aquatic Club is: to develop Champions in Swimming and in Life while creating a safe and positive learning environment. Cradock and the team are enjoying their successes and the extra attention that comes with it. 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. UMBC also has a chance for two others to earn spots in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Humans are imperfect creatures by nature, capable of making great accomplishments and great mistakes alike. Within minutes, police responded to the call and determined that no threat had been made. 66 , a diver from Baltimore, says the Retriever swimmers and divers put in the foundational hard work to find their success. Each level offers progressively more training days per week, deeper skills, longer training sessions and longer practice times. And year after year, the program broadens its family of alumni. UMBC also has a chance for two others to earn spots in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. 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. 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. 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. , 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. He was 47 years old. 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. Chad came to UMBC as a student athlete in 1993 and earned his undergraduate degree in psychology while swimming for the Retrievers. The former coach allegedly touched numerous male swimmers in their genitals, investigators found. Thank you for speaking up. This is very dangerous. 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. You need to communicate with your coach, and Chad and I have that.. They are also spending time together in the pool and staying connected as a team. He was 47 years old. Great people can do questionable things, Horrific people can as well do life changing amazing things. Your statements are inappropriate, hateful and heartless. Prior to coming to UMBC, Donovan hadserved as the head womens swimming coach at Long Island University since the fall of 2016. 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. Neophytou swam for her home country at the Olympics in Rio three years ago and said it was an amazing experience. Building a solid environment to compete, thats for this program, and its. When a swimmer is goodreally goodthe sound of their stroke is smooth and quiet. Others disagree. 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.. In my experience, had regulated swim bodies paid closer attention to complaints brought forward by athletes and parents, I suspect criminalRead more . 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. 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