Boston College Athletics
Groden Resigns As Swimming & Diving Head Coach
December 23, 2016 | Swimming
He steps away after 45 seasons at the helm of the program he launched
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College Director of Athletics Brad Bates announced today that men's and women's swimming and diving head coach Tom Groden has resigned. Groden was in his 45th season in Chestnut Hill and has been the Eagles' only head coach since he started the program the year following his graduation in 1972.
"We appreciate all of Tom's years of valuable service to the swimming and diving program," said Bates. "He has built a program that represents the core values of Boston College and we wish him well in his future endeavors."
At the conclusion of the 2015-2016 season, Groden had picked up his 773rd victory as the BC swim coach. Groden amassed a record of 774-382-7, including a 403-190-5 record with the women and 371-192-2 mark with the men's team. Groden was the first NCAA coach to record 300 wins with both a men's and women's program at the same institution.
Associate head coach Mike Stephens will serve as the program's interim head coach following Groden's resignation.
"We appreciate all of Tom's years of valuable service to the swimming and diving program," said Bates. "He has built a program that represents the core values of Boston College and we wish him well in his future endeavors."
At the conclusion of the 2015-2016 season, Groden had picked up his 773rd victory as the BC swim coach. Groden amassed a record of 774-382-7, including a 403-190-5 record with the women and 371-192-2 mark with the men's team. Groden was the first NCAA coach to record 300 wins with both a men's and women's program at the same institution.
Associate head coach Mike Stephens will serve as the program's interim head coach following Groden's resignation.
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