Swim & Dive Adds Zac Gebhardt as Assistant Coach
August 01, 2024 | Swimming & Diving
LOS ANGELES โ UCLA head swimming and diving coach Jordan Wolfrum announced on Wednesdayย that the program has hired Zac Gebhardt as an assistant coach.
Gebhardt arrives in Westwood with over a decade of coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, and club levels. Prior to joining the staff at UCLA, Gebhardt served as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for UC San Diego, and before that was an assistant coach at NCAA Division III University of Mount Union.
"I have known Zac for a number of years and shared the deck at many meets," head coach Jordan Wolfum said. "What is obvious to me is that Zac is committed to excellence and building a great team. His work ethic and love of the sport will make him a wonderful addition to our Bruin Family. I'm excited to get started with this new addition to our staff!"
Gebhardt comes to UCLA after a six-year stint coaching both the men's and women's teams at UC San Diego. He also helped transition a Division II powerhouse into a Division I program in 2020. While at UC San Diego he coached 2020 and 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials qualifiers, 20 NCAA All-Americans, and helped the women's squad to the 2022 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation team championship.
Most recently in 2024 under Gebhardt's guidance, two Triton's earned All-Conference honors. Juli Arzave was named the 2024 MPSTY Swimmer of the Year, while Asia Kozan earned MPSF Freshman of the Year honors.
"I can't thank head coach Jordan Wolfrum enough for this opportunity," Gebhardt said. "I am very excited and honored to be working at UCLA with its long and rich history of success. I am also looking forward to being a part of its future as the Bruins make the move to the Big Ten Conference."
Prior to his time on staff at UC San Diego, Gebhardt was the recruiting coordinator and assistant coach at Division III University of Mount Union. Over two seasons at Mount Union, Gebhardt helped six athletes qualify for the NCAA Championships and had one student-athlete earn All-American honors. In addition, the men's team at Mount Union finished the 2018 dual season with a 10-1 record.
Gebhardt also coached at the club level throughout his time in San Diego and was a high school coach at Moon Area High School in Pennsylvania before joining the staff at the University of Mount Union. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Westminster College in Pennsylvania, and most recently got his Master of Education in Athletic Coaching degree from the University of Mount Union in May of 2021.
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Gebhardt arrives in Westwood with over a decade of coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, and club levels. Prior to joining the staff at UCLA, Gebhardt served as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for UC San Diego, and before that was an assistant coach at NCAA Division III University of Mount Union.
"I have known Zac for a number of years and shared the deck at many meets," head coach Jordan Wolfum said. "What is obvious to me is that Zac is committed to excellence and building a great team. His work ethic and love of the sport will make him a wonderful addition to our Bruin Family. I'm excited to get started with this new addition to our staff!"
Gebhardt comes to UCLA after a six-year stint coaching both the men's and women's teams at UC San Diego. He also helped transition a Division II powerhouse into a Division I program in 2020. While at UC San Diego he coached 2020 and 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials qualifiers, 20 NCAA All-Americans, and helped the women's squad to the 2022 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation team championship.
Most recently in 2024 under Gebhardt's guidance, two Triton's earned All-Conference honors. Juli Arzave was named the 2024 MPSTY Swimmer of the Year, while Asia Kozan earned MPSF Freshman of the Year honors.
"I can't thank head coach Jordan Wolfrum enough for this opportunity," Gebhardt said. "I am very excited and honored to be working at UCLA with its long and rich history of success. I am also looking forward to being a part of its future as the Bruins make the move to the Big Ten Conference."
Prior to his time on staff at UC San Diego, Gebhardt was the recruiting coordinator and assistant coach at Division III University of Mount Union. Over two seasons at Mount Union, Gebhardt helped six athletes qualify for the NCAA Championships and had one student-athlete earn All-American honors. In addition, the men's team at Mount Union finished the 2018 dual season with a 10-1 record.
Gebhardt also coached at the club level throughout his time in San Diego and was a high school coach at Moon Area High School in Pennsylvania before joining the staff at the University of Mount Union. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Westminster College in Pennsylvania, and most recently got his Master of Education in Athletic Coaching degree from the University of Mount Union in May of 2021.
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