Arizona Lets Go Head Coach Augie Busch After Seven Seasons
The Arizona swimming programs have struggled during Busch’s tenure, including the women’s team scoring zero NCAA points in 2024.
Arizona Cuts Ties With Assistant Coach, Hall of Famer Lara Jackson
Jackson, one of the most accomplished swimmers in Arizona history, has only been on the staff for two and a half seasons, having been hired in August 2021.
Amanda Beard Returning to Alma Mater Arizona as Assistant Coach
Amanda Beard, the most decorated Olympian in Arizona school history, will reportedly be returning to Tucson as an assistant coach next season.
Arizona Swimming Assistants Clif Robbins, Anna Heller Out in Tucson
The University of Arizona has parted ways with two assistant swim coaches, including one who has been with Augie Busch since 2011.
Some Arizona Athletics Staff Affected by School-Wide Salary Cuts
Some UA athletics staff members are included in the school’s plan to cut pay and furlough employees – whether that includes swim coaches is not totally clear.
Leah Smith to Remain in Tucson Despite Coach Cory Chitwood’s Departure
After following her longtime coach Chitwood from Virginia to Arizona, Smith will not go to Indiana, where he was named an assistant last month.
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