Jim Wenhold

Head Coach

Jim Wenhold begins his sixth season as the head coach of both the men's and women's swimming teams at the University of Maryland. Since he became head coach, both the men's and women's teams have climbed up the ranks of the ACC.

The women's team has compiled a dual meet record of 39-16 since Wenhold became the head coach. In the past three seasons alone, their record is 27-6. Last season, the women's team recorded its highest finish ever at the ACC Championships when the Terps placed fourth.

The men's team, meanwhile, has compiled a dual meet record of 30-24 since Wenhold took over the program. In the past three years, however, their record stands at 22-9. Last season, the men's team finished with a .500 record (2-2) in ACC competition for the first time since the 1985-86 season.

Under Wenhold's leadership, several Terrapin athletes have flourished in the postseason. Last season was the first time since 1987 that both a male and female athlete each won an individual event at the ACC Championships (Kevin Burke and Kim Piotro). Scott Grayson, who is now a student assistant coach for the Terps, qualified for the NCAA Championships three consecutive years (1996-98) under Wenhold's guidance. In addition, last season was the first time two female athletes (Katy Novotny and Kim Piotro) advanced to the NCAA Championships since 1991.

Wenhold graduated magna cum laude from Maryland in 1985 with a degree in physical education. He was the captain of the swim team his junior and senior years and held the school records in the 100- and 200-yard backstroke as well as the 100-yard freestyle. At the 1985 ACC Championships, he placed fourth in the 100-yard backstroke.

In 1987, Wenhold received his master's degree in sports management from Maryland. During that time he was a student assistant coach for the Terps in the sprint events.

One year later, Wenhold became a full-time faculty member in the department of kinesiology. In addition, he coached the Retriever Aquatic Club from 1988-91. In 1991, Wenhold returned to Maryland to coach the sprinters while continuing in his faculty position. In 1993, he was elevated to head coach.

Wenhold is married to former Maryland swimming standout Amy Dilweg.