Washington State University Athletics

Cougars Make Change with Swimming Leadership
June 22, 2018 | WSU Athletics, Swimming
PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University Director of Athletics Patrick Chun announced Friday that the university and swimming head coach Tom Jager have mutually agreed to part ways.
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"We thank Tom, appreciate his years of service to Washington State University and wish him great success in his future endeavors" said Chun.
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Jager, hired prior to the 2011-12 season, guided the Cougars for the past seven seasons, leading them to 32 dual victories while coaching 67 student-athletes to Pac-12 All-Academic honors.
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A national search for WSU's next head coach will begin immediately.
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"We thank Tom, appreciate his years of service to Washington State University and wish him great success in his future endeavors" said Chun.
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Jager, hired prior to the 2011-12 season, guided the Cougars for the past seven seasons, leading them to 32 dual victories while coaching 67 student-athletes to Pac-12 All-Academic honors.
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A national search for WSU's next head coach will begin immediately.
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