Saint Francis University (that's the one in Pennsylvania, not New York) is looking for a new head coach. Director of Athletics (and former Penn State Women's Coach) Bob Krimmel announced the resignation of head swimming coach Patrick Gallagher on Tuesday morning. Gallagher's last day at SFU will be May 24.“Pat Gallagher has been a tremendous asset to our Red Flash Athletics Program and Saint Francis University,” Krimmel said. “We wish Pat and Meg the very best in the next chapter of their lives and will be forever grateful for the impact they had as a coach, husband and wife, on the student athletes in our swimming program.”
“In addition to building a championship women's swimming program, Pat's work in developing our total aquatics program that serves our campus and the community, is something that will be a lasting legacy of his at Saint Francis,” Krimmel continued.
Gallagher brought unprecedented success to the Red Flash swimming program over his 10-year tenure as evidenced by his teams' four consecutive Northeast Conference Championship (2009-13). The 2010 NEC Coach of the Year, Gallagher leaves Saint Francis as the program's all-time winningest head coach with 59 career victories.
“This university and department has been so special to me over the years and I am truly fortunate to have served as the head swimming coach,” said Gallagher. “I would like to thank Bob Krimmel for his leadership, guidance and friendship throughout the years and the entire university administration for this opportunity.”
“My wife and I have been so blessed to be members of the university community. We have met a lot of great friends and will always this to be a special place.”
Assistant coach Jacqueline Michalski will assume responsibility for the day-to-day activities of the program. A search for the next head coach will begin immediately.
