UCLA Women’s Water Polo Coach Steps Down After Two NCAA Title Runs
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UCLA women’s water polo coach Adam Wright has officially resigned from his role, UCLA Athletics announced in a press release on Friday. Wright stepped down from day-to-day operations as head coach in December to treat back and nerve pain.
“This is an incredibly difficult moment because this program has meant so much to my life,” Wright said in a written statement. “I am so proud of what we’ve built together, and I am grateful for every student-athlete, coach and staff member who has been a part of this journey. This program is bigger than any one person, and its success and championship culture have been built on the people who wear the UCLA cap every day.”
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Former UCLA women’s water polo coach Adam Wright stands by the pool deck and points while holding a sheet to his mouth. Wright led the program to its first national championship since 2009 in 2024. (Daily Bruin file photo)Wright will remain in his role as the men’s water polo head coach and will look to win a third straight NCAA title with the team.
Wright coached both the men’s and women’s teams simultaneously since 2017. He started coaching the men’s squad in 2009. In total, Wright has won 11 national titles for UCLA as a player and coach of the men’s and women’s teams.
On the women’s side, Wright helped the program win a national title as an assistant coach in 2009. Then, he led the Bruins through an undefeated season and to the national championship in 2024 as head coach.
“Adam Wright’s impact on UCLA Athletics is extraordinary, and we are grateful for everything he has done for our university and student-athletes, both in and out of the pool,” UCLA Director of Athletics Martin Jarmond said in a written statement. “His leadership of our women’s team, highlighted by the 2024 NCAA championship, helped elevate the program to an elite level.”
UCLA Will Begin Search for New Head Coach
With Wright resigning from his role, UCLA announced it will begin a national search for a new head coach for the women’s team.
When Wright stepped away from day-to-day operations in December, Jason Falitz and Matt Kubeck took over as interim co-head coaches. The pair led UCLA to a 21-5 record that ended with a loss to USC in the NCAA semifinals.
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