Russ Yarworth (2022) - Hall of Fame - University of Massachusetts Athletics

Russ Yarworth

Induction:
2022

Just the third coach of the UMass men's swimming and diving team, Yarworth is the most successful coach in the program's storied history. His 284 wins account for more than half of the program's 463 all-time victories. With team success comes individual recognition, and Yarworth has been honored for his efforts at UMass 14 times when he was named the Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year in 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015 and 2016. His 14 Coach of the Year awards are the most in A-10 history in any sport.

Yarworth was also the leader of the UMass water polo team for 15 years. During his time as head coach from 1987-2001, Yarworth posted a 335-131 record, winning seven Eastern Championships. The success earned Yarworth the Eastern Coach of the Year award four times (1993, 1995, 1998, 1999). Yarworth also led his team to national success, advancing to the NCAA Tournament seven times during his coaching tenure, finishing third once (1999) and fourth on four occasions.

During his time, UMass tallied 16 Atlantic 10 Championships, eight New England Championships, seven undefeated Dual-Meet Seasons and notched seven Eastern Championships in water polo.