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Jim Dietz Retires as UMass Rowing Head Coach
May 03, 2019 | Rowing
Dietz led the Minutewomen from the program’s varsity inception in 1994-95.
AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts rowing head coach Jim Dietz announced today that he is retiring from his position. Andrea Landry has been serving as Acting Head Coach and a national search for the next head coach will commence immediately.
"I want to thank Coach Dietz for his dedication in building a nationally prominent rowing program at UMass over his tenure," said Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford. "Jim has certainly left his mark in the rowing community as an athlete and coach and we have been fortunate to benefit from his leadership for the last 24 years as a varsity program. We wish Jim well in retirement."
The only head coach in program history, Dietz led the Minutewomen from the program's varsity inception in 1994-95. Under his tutelage, the Maroon and White captured a total of 16 Atlantic 10 Championships, including 12 in a row from 1996-2007, in addition to six appearances at the NCAA Championships. Other notable achievements for the program during his tenure were winning the San Diego Crew Classic in 1995, the Women's Henley Regatta in England in 2003, and 16 Dad Vail Championships. Dietz leaves a legacy of Olympians, World Championship medalists, and numerous crew coaches and referees throughout the United States.
"I feel extremely confident that UMass will continue to be a force in women's rowing," said Dietz. "I am fortunate to leave a legacy of loyal alumnae with a true knowledge and love of our sport. I feel confident they will continue to provide direction and support to our team. I wish the team continued success!"
Dietz rowed collegiately under Ernest Arlett at Northeastern before graduating in 1972. Throughout his competitive years, he won 45 United States and 37 Canadian national championship titles. He was a member of almost every U.S. National Team from 1967-1983, including U.S. Olympic entries in 1972, 1976, and 1980. In addition, Dietz captured medals at the Pan American Games in 1967, 1975, 1979, and 1983 while he was also a member of seven World Championship teams. In 1974 he finished second in the World Championships in his signature event, the single scull. Dietz was inducted into the U.S. National Rowing Hall of Fame in 2010. In 2019, he termed out as Vice President of U.S. Rowing after nine years of service.
Follow UMass rowing on Twitter (@UMassRowing), Facebook (UMass Rowing) and Instagram (umass_rowing) for continued news and updates around the program.
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"I want to thank Coach Dietz for his dedication in building a nationally prominent rowing program at UMass over his tenure," said Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford. "Jim has certainly left his mark in the rowing community as an athlete and coach and we have been fortunate to benefit from his leadership for the last 24 years as a varsity program. We wish Jim well in retirement."
The only head coach in program history, Dietz led the Minutewomen from the program's varsity inception in 1994-95. Under his tutelage, the Maroon and White captured a total of 16 Atlantic 10 Championships, including 12 in a row from 1996-2007, in addition to six appearances at the NCAA Championships. Other notable achievements for the program during his tenure were winning the San Diego Crew Classic in 1995, the Women's Henley Regatta in England in 2003, and 16 Dad Vail Championships. Dietz leaves a legacy of Olympians, World Championship medalists, and numerous crew coaches and referees throughout the United States.
"I feel extremely confident that UMass will continue to be a force in women's rowing," said Dietz. "I am fortunate to leave a legacy of loyal alumnae with a true knowledge and love of our sport. I feel confident they will continue to provide direction and support to our team. I wish the team continued success!"
Dietz rowed collegiately under Ernest Arlett at Northeastern before graduating in 1972. Throughout his competitive years, he won 45 United States and 37 Canadian national championship titles. He was a member of almost every U.S. National Team from 1967-1983, including U.S. Olympic entries in 1972, 1976, and 1980. In addition, Dietz captured medals at the Pan American Games in 1967, 1975, 1979, and 1983 while he was also a member of seven World Championship teams. In 1974 he finished second in the World Championships in his signature event, the single scull. Dietz was inducted into the U.S. National Rowing Hall of Fame in 2010. In 2019, he termed out as Vice President of U.S. Rowing after nine years of service.
Follow UMass rowing on Twitter (@UMassRowing), Facebook (UMass Rowing) and Instagram (umass_rowing) for continued news and updates around the program.
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