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. These athletes are scared. Lolly, I completely agree with you. Our thoughts and hearts go out to Christie, Amanda, Geoffrey, and CJ. My heart goes out to his poor wife and children who I pray are able to make it through this horrible tragedy. It takes a lot for someone to step forward. 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. Same reason why SA victims may not report their abuser, why students may not report their teacher, why children may not report their parents. 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. Donovan, Patrick As usual, Burkot's men's and women's teams are doing well. 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. 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. Building a solid environment to compete, thats for this program, and its why theyve been so successful. Who knows whered I be if not for Chad. 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. UMBC swimmers told The Sun that Justice Department civil rights investigators asked about the universitys communication during the investigation and any accommodations they were provided. 1. This is about swimming.. Its likely the Justice Department investigation will examine UMBCs response to allegations against Cradock and its investigatory process. He is bright and inquisitive and thoroughly understands the dynamics of a competitively successful team. So why did the swimmer feel powerless? Cradock and the team are enjoying their successes and the extra attention that comes with it. 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. 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. Even in Hungary, its very popular. He also ran into other former Retriever swimmers recently at an event that UMBC hosted in New York City at the One World Observatory. Investigators from Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, the law firm that did the investigation for UMBC, did not respond to a request for comment. [UMBC was] the big story last year.. Bennici, Max Are you part of the investigation team? For years, the UMBC swimming and diving team has been quietly winning its way into university history. Its a culture all its own. 2023 University of Maryland, Baltimore County. 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. The Retriever swimming and diving teams have dominated America East Conference competition during their time in the league. Both Baldwin and an attorney representing a sixth swimmer said their clients were considering their options when asked about any plans to file lawsuits. 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. Way to use your credentials to self-aggrandize and speak waaaaay outside of your expertise. Swim Coach 2716 Keith Puryear: Head Tennis Coach 1327 puryear@umbc.edu: Bobby Hoffman Assistant Coach 1327 retrievers@umbc.edu : David Bobb . 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. Just because you had a decent experience with him, doesnt mean that other did too. 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.. 20 athletes coming forward isnt fake news. 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. 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. More info here: https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/more-women-come-forward-amid-umbc-baltimore-county-cover-up-allegations/. We love to be here, and we love to be with each other, and we love to enjoy our time. Somebody says hey, its OK to have a bad day. Im still [getting better]. , is now a corporate lawyer in New York. Dinah Winnick, a UMBC spokeswoman, said in an email the school is cooperating with the Justice Department investigation. SwimSwam Magazines are big, coming in at nearly a pound per issue. Its not seen as popular of a sport, and thats the way America looks at it, Cradock says. 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. Elijah Wright , a diver from Baltimore, says the Retriever swimmers and divers put in the foundational hard work to find their success. The publicity that follows the athletic success of some teams, well, thats for other sports. 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.. I mean, universities have entire bureaucracies committed just to investigating things like this. [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. UMBC has won four of the past six America East womens titles and the past four mens titles. According to a. There is no indication of when the first complaint was made related to Coach Cradock.. The only fake news is you knowing what youre taking about. 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. All rights reserved. at NJIT Invitational. But Cradocks leadership included misconduct, UMBCs outside investigators wrote in their 105-page final report. When a swimmer is goodreally goodthe sound of their stroke is smooth and quiet. CoachDonovanand his staff were named the 2020-21 NEC Coaching Staff of the Meet for both the men's and women's championships. These personal touches help draw the swimmers closer as a group. I dont think I can ever have a normal college experience.. Its interesting and sad to watch criminal lawyers tear apart testimonies of young children who claim to have been violated. 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. For more information on Aquatic services and programs, click here. 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. She cited the ongoing federal investigation, saying comment at this time would not be appropriate.. He was just the second head coach in program history, serving in that role from 2001 to late 2020. We love to be here, and we love to be with each other, and we love to enjoy our time. We humbly offer our respects to all past, present, and future Indigenous people connected to this place. Poulos, Ethan In my experience, had regulated swim bodies paid closer attention to complaints brought forward by athletes and parents, I suspect criminalRead more . We provide you four massive print issues designed to sit on your coffee table like a piece of artwork. 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. The mission of the Retriever Aquatic Club is: to develop Champions in Swimming and in Life while creating a safe and positive learning environment. UMBC also has a chance for two others to earn spots in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Jyawook, Gabe 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. https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/more-women-come-forward-amid-umbc-baltimore-county-cover-up-allegations/. Within minutes, police responded to the call and determined that no threat had been made. Moro broke the school record in the 1650 freestyle and won a gold medal in that event. The LIU Sharks scored 1179.5 points as runners up, nudging ahead of third-place Monmouth University (1178). 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? In every single semester under Donovan, the Sharks have earned CSCAA Academic Honors. Bothteams earned CSCAA2021 Fall Scholar All-America team honors. The investigators deemed the allegations were sufficiently serious for it to continue. 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 was tabbed as the New Jersey All-Star team coach in 2003 and 2004. He also broke the America East record in the 100 backstroke. 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. Building a solid environment to compete, thats for this program, and its. University of Maryland, Baltimore County Swimming with the Retriever Aquatic Club provides physical, emotional, and intellectual skills that will last a lifetime. Men's Swimming and Diving at NJIT Invitational October 14, 2022 5:00 p.m. Growing up at UMBC, so to speak, the team has become a second family for Cradock. Tolba, Max 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. Students described a lack of attention at practices, less sympathetic treatment for injuries and different enforcement of team rules, including consequences for drinking. 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. UMBC Athletics CORE values are: Growth, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork GRIT! But investigators wrote there wasnt enough evidence Cradock retaliated against swimmers, in part because there wasnt evidence of specific adverse action.. 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. 

. 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 have to live with this really dark secret thats the undertone of my four years. hopes to make it with Denmark, the country he was born in before growing up in nearby Howard County. Unfortunately a man that many had loved is gone. I didnt go home for Christmas, but Chad invited me to his house, and I spent an amazing Christmas there, she says. You need to communicate with your coach, and Chad and I have that.. That our institutions both neglect athletes and turn their back on their coaches is despicable. 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 . If that continued at UMBC, Cradock learned from the best. Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates! Per the report, Chen had arranged to meet with a . In the men's championship, UMBC scored 3,075.5 points to beat Long Island University by 1896 points. 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. The swimmers and divers work through a long and tough regimen all season to earn those championship banners, something they all take pride in. By now, the story is well-known because it was the first time in the history of that tournament when a No. 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. You made an effort with me and helped me grow up. Dwyer, Oliver Likewise, many people can be unaware of these happenings while for others, it shaped their entire experiences. Harrowing allegations against former University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) head swim coach Chad Cradock surfaced Monday following his sudden death in March 2021. 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. Men's Swimming and Diving. He stated that the incident started from a statement being taken out of context and assumed to indicate a threat. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Chad G. Cradock. 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. 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. 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. What? It was a moment in the sun on their own campus, one that doesnt happen often with this sport. 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. And theyve done this largely without the fanfare received by more popular sports. We enjoy the sportand were not doing it to be famous or anything, says, , a senior financial economics major from Egypt. 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. 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. 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. Nobody said that they were going to come to campus to commit a violent act, said Chief of Police Paul Dillon. UMBCs Title IX process prioritizes the schools reputation over student safety, Baldwin said. Others disagree. 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. Beloved husband of Christie Cradock; devoted father of Amanda, Geoffrey, and CJ; loving son of Brian G. 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