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Pitt Swimming Coach Resigns Amid Strategic Shift. Move Brings Athlete Uncertainty. Resignation in Serbia too.

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May 7, 202613:51

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It is depressing when people in power make terrible moves that make no sense.

Student‑Athletes Question Pitt Swimming Future After Leadership Meeting Yields No Answers

Two coaching shake‑ups fill episode #101 of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide. One hits close to home, in my city, as Pitt lost its head swim and dive coach with an abrupt departure at graduation weekend.

Many are wondering what is going on with coaching — and what this mean for college and international aquatic sports.

Chase Kreitler's abrupt resignation from Pitt swimming & diving and the key points from his farewell letter.
Athlete backlash, unanswered questions for AD Alan Greene, and the surge of transfers to the NCAA portal.
Jerry Chen's perspective on funding cuts and the broader impact on non‑revenue sports at Pitt.
Serbian water polo legend Juroš Števanović's sudden departure and the federation's reform moves.
Announcements: Join us for the NISCA National Convention in Grand Rapids in June.
Join Coach Steve Friederang at a one-week Altitude Swim Camp at NAU.
Get the book, Mental Skills for Young Athletes at https://SwimISCA.com.

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When was this episode published?: May 7, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 13 min.
What podcast is this from?: Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
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Pitt Swimming Coach Resigns Amid Strategic Shift. Move Brings Athlete Uncertainty. Resignation in Serbia too.