LSU Diving Coach Announces Retirement

Didn't know if people saw the announcement this week but diving coach Doug Shaffer announced his retirement. From the article Swimming World Magazine:

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Shaffer declared his retirement after 20 seasons as the Tigers’ head diving coach. He went out with a bang, coaching six NCAA qualifiers in his final season, including double medalist Juan Celaya-Hernandez and SEC Freshman Diver of the Year Chiara Pellacani.

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Some of his of his accomplishments at LSU included coaching three Olympians, SEC Men's Diving Coach of the Year & 2x SEC Women's Diving Coach of the Year, 11 SEC Champions, 38 NCAA All-Americans.

Part of his statement through the official university announcement:

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My time at LSU has been an incredibly rewarding and enriching experience. I can’t begin to put into words the appreciation I have for the support of the administration, staff, fellow coaches, and the student-athletes who make up the LSU family. These relationships will last a lifetime. But with 51 years in the sport and 27 as a collegiate coach, it’s time to pass the torch. Moving forward I have a healthy to-do list which first and foremost will focus on my family while continuing to support LSU Athletics in any way I can.

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Congrats Coach Shaffer, and all the best.