University of Tennessee Athletics
Kredich’s Contract Extended Through 2030
June 12, 2025 | Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving, Men's Swimming & Diving
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Following a historic season in the pool, Tennessee Director of Swimming & Diving Matt Kredich agreed to a contract extension through April of 2030, Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced Thursday.
"Matt is undeniably one of the top coaches in the sport, having elevated our swimming and diving program to one of the premier teams in the country," said White. "Under his leadership, we have consistently set new standards and are on a clear path to continue our pursuit of championships on Rocky Top!"
During each of the last three campaigns, Kredich has elevated the program to new heights each season. Prior to the 2023 NCAA Championships, the Vols and Lady Vols had never finished inside the top 10 in the same season, but have now achieved the feat three years in a row. At the 2025 NCAA Championships, both teams placed fifth overall—the first time both eclipsed that threshold in the same season.
Throughout Kredich's tenure at Tennessee, the four-time SEC Coach of the Year guided the Lady Vols to a pair of SEC Championship titles, including the team's first-ever championship in 2020 followed by a second title in 2022. During the men's 2022 SEC Championships, he led the Volunteers to a second-place finish, which marked their highest finish since 2001.
"I am so grateful to Dr. Danny White and to the leadership of this amazing university for extending their commitment to me and to our staff to lead the Tennessee Swimming and Diving program," Kredich said. "As the collegiate athletics landscape changes, I'm thrilled to be part of a visionary university that is committed to leading the way in collegiate athletics, and to be able to coach, guide, and mentor the incredible student athletes that have been and continue to be part of this program.
"The support that this university has given to our program has allowed us to create some incredible moments and achievements during my time here, and we are so excited to create even more as we pursue the highest levels of swimming and diving. The support that this university has given to me and to my family during our time here, especially over the past two years, has been one of the great gifts of my lifetime, and I remain deeply committed to and proud to give my all for Tennessee."
The historic 2024-25 campaign was highlighted by three NCAA titles (50 free, 200 & 400 free relays) and three NCAA records (100 free, 200 & 400 free relays) for the men's program. The teams combined to win 12 NCAA medals out of 20 podium finishes. At the SEC Championships, the Big Orange combined to win 28 medals, with 12 gold, nine silver and seven bronze.
Since 2005-06, Kredich has guided Tennessee student-athletes to a combined 102 SEC and 12 NCAA titles. The two programs have achieved a comprehensive total of 807 All-American certificates under his guidance, while four different Vols and Lady Vols have garnered six SEC Swimmer of the Year honors with his coaching, including two-time 50 free national champion Jordan Crooks in 2023 and 2025. A Tennessee swimmer has won the conference's top recognition in five of the last seven seasons.
Over the last nine seasons, the Lady Vols have finished fourth or better in the SEC every season, while the Vols have placed inside the top three five times. At the NCAA Championships, the women currently own a streak of seven straight top-10 finishes and have achieved the feat 12 times with Kredich at the helm compared to placing inside the top 10 just three times before his arrival. The Vols have posted top-15 finishes at eight NCAA meets under Kredich, including the first back-to-back-to-back (2023-25) top-10 efforts since achieving the feat from 1989 until 2001.
Bringing in some of the best talent in the world, Kredich has coached 24 Olympians who competed at Tennessee, including three medalists. During the 2024 Paris Olympics, Tennessee saw program-record 17 Vols and Lady Vols compete, shattering the previous record of seven from 2020 Tokyo. Throughout the week, UT swimmers won a pair of medals, broke five national records and advanced to seven finals. In addition, he and his staff have trained numerous athletes who qualified for the Olympics after their collegiate careers.
Tennessee student-athletes have excelled in the classroom with Kredich at the helm. Since 2010, the Lady Vols boast 84 first-team Scholar All-Americans and 121 total honorees. As a program, the women have earned CSCAA Scholar All-American Team recognition for 14 consecutive seasons. On the men's side, a total of 71 Vols received Scholar All-American status, with 40 recognized on the first team, since 2012-13. The program has been named to the Scholar All-American Team list during 21 of the 22 semesters under Kredich.
During the 2023-24 academic year, Martin Espernberger earned SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors, the second time a Tennessee swimmer had won the award under Kredich's direction. In the last three years, the Big Orange have combined to garner 16 College Sports Communicators Academic All-American selections. He's had 23 total honorees while at the helm.
With the conclusion of the 2024-25 campaign, Kredich finished his 20th season on Rocky Top and 13th as head of the men's and women's programs.
"Matt is undeniably one of the top coaches in the sport, having elevated our swimming and diving program to one of the premier teams in the country," said White. "Under his leadership, we have consistently set new standards and are on a clear path to continue our pursuit of championships on Rocky Top!"
During each of the last three campaigns, Kredich has elevated the program to new heights each season. Prior to the 2023 NCAA Championships, the Vols and Lady Vols had never finished inside the top 10 in the same season, but have now achieved the feat three years in a row. At the 2025 NCAA Championships, both teams placed fifth overall—the first time both eclipsed that threshold in the same season.
Throughout Kredich's tenure at Tennessee, the four-time SEC Coach of the Year guided the Lady Vols to a pair of SEC Championship titles, including the team's first-ever championship in 2020 followed by a second title in 2022. During the men's 2022 SEC Championships, he led the Volunteers to a second-place finish, which marked their highest finish since 2001.
"I am so grateful to Dr. Danny White and to the leadership of this amazing university for extending their commitment to me and to our staff to lead the Tennessee Swimming and Diving program," Kredich said. "As the collegiate athletics landscape changes, I'm thrilled to be part of a visionary university that is committed to leading the way in collegiate athletics, and to be able to coach, guide, and mentor the incredible student athletes that have been and continue to be part of this program.
"The support that this university has given to our program has allowed us to create some incredible moments and achievements during my time here, and we are so excited to create even more as we pursue the highest levels of swimming and diving. The support that this university has given to me and to my family during our time here, especially over the past two years, has been one of the great gifts of my lifetime, and I remain deeply committed to and proud to give my all for Tennessee."
The historic 2024-25 campaign was highlighted by three NCAA titles (50 free, 200 & 400 free relays) and three NCAA records (100 free, 200 & 400 free relays) for the men's program. The teams combined to win 12 NCAA medals out of 20 podium finishes. At the SEC Championships, the Big Orange combined to win 28 medals, with 12 gold, nine silver and seven bronze.
Since 2005-06, Kredich has guided Tennessee student-athletes to a combined 102 SEC and 12 NCAA titles. The two programs have achieved a comprehensive total of 807 All-American certificates under his guidance, while four different Vols and Lady Vols have garnered six SEC Swimmer of the Year honors with his coaching, including two-time 50 free national champion Jordan Crooks in 2023 and 2025. A Tennessee swimmer has won the conference's top recognition in five of the last seven seasons.
Over the last nine seasons, the Lady Vols have finished fourth or better in the SEC every season, while the Vols have placed inside the top three five times. At the NCAA Championships, the women currently own a streak of seven straight top-10 finishes and have achieved the feat 12 times with Kredich at the helm compared to placing inside the top 10 just three times before his arrival. The Vols have posted top-15 finishes at eight NCAA meets under Kredich, including the first back-to-back-to-back (2023-25) top-10 efforts since achieving the feat from 1989 until 2001.
Bringing in some of the best talent in the world, Kredich has coached 24 Olympians who competed at Tennessee, including three medalists. During the 2024 Paris Olympics, Tennessee saw program-record 17 Vols and Lady Vols compete, shattering the previous record of seven from 2020 Tokyo. Throughout the week, UT swimmers won a pair of medals, broke five national records and advanced to seven finals. In addition, he and his staff have trained numerous athletes who qualified for the Olympics after their collegiate careers.
Tennessee student-athletes have excelled in the classroom with Kredich at the helm. Since 2010, the Lady Vols boast 84 first-team Scholar All-Americans and 121 total honorees. As a program, the women have earned CSCAA Scholar All-American Team recognition for 14 consecutive seasons. On the men's side, a total of 71 Vols received Scholar All-American status, with 40 recognized on the first team, since 2012-13. The program has been named to the Scholar All-American Team list during 21 of the 22 semesters under Kredich.
During the 2023-24 academic year, Martin Espernberger earned SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors, the second time a Tennessee swimmer had won the award under Kredich's direction. In the last three years, the Big Orange have combined to garner 16 College Sports Communicators Academic All-American selections. He's had 23 total honorees while at the helm.
With the conclusion of the 2024-25 campaign, Kredich finished his 20th season on Rocky Top and 13th as head of the men's and women's programs.
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