USA Swimming Announces Greg Meehan as National Team Managing Director
USA Swimming, the national governing body for the sport of swimming in the United States, today announced the appointment of Greg Meehan as their new National Team Managing Director.
Meehan has served in various international coaching roles for USA Swimming since 2007, most notably as the 2020 Olympic Women’s Head Coach and assistant coach at the 2016 and 2024 Games. He also led USA Swimming as the Women’s Head Coach at the 2017 and 2019 World Aquatics Championships, along with assistant roles at the 2007 World University Games, 2014 Pan Pacific Championships, and 2015 and 2022 World Aquatics Championships.
Most recently, Meehan coached at Stanford University as the Paul A. Violich Director of Women’s Swimming. At Stanford, Meehan led the women’s team to seven Pac-12 titles and three consecutive national titles from 2017-2019 and was named NCAA Swimming Coach of the Year three times. He previously coached collegiately in various capacities at William & Mary, Princeton, UCLA, University of the Pacific, and University of California.
“Greg’s ability to connect with and elevate his athletes is remarkable,” said Natalie Coughlin, three-time Olympian, 12-time Olympic medalist, and USA Swimming Board Chair-Elect. “He not only understands the preparation and mindset required to perform at the highest level, but he also brings a clear vision for athlete development, performance strategy, and team culture. His leadership will be pivotal as USA Swimming continues to prioritize excellence.”
As National Team Managing Director, Meehan will oversee all aspects of USA Swimming’s National Team program, including high performance, athlete and coach services and development, funding, and operations. He will lead the National Team at international competitions, focusing on Operation Gold competitions, including the Olympic Games, World Championships, and Pan Pacific Championships.
Throughout his storied coaching career, Meehan has helped develop some of USA Swimming's most successful athletes such as Maya DiRado Andrews, Torri Huske, Katie Ledecky, and Simone Manuel. During his time at Stanford, he led the women’s team to 19 relay and 33 individual national titles. Most recently, Torri Huske flourished under Meehan's guidance, winning three gold and two silver medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games – adding to the silver she earned at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. At last month's 2025 NCAA Swimming Championships, Huske became an NCAA champion for the first time when she won the title in the women's 200-yard individual medley. Meehan's track record of athlete development and international success was critical to his selection by USA Swimming.
“We are thrilled to welcome Greg into this critical leadership role,” said Chris Brearton, Chair of the USA Swimming Board of Directors. “His extensive coaching experience and abundance of technical knowledge position him perfectly to lead the USA Swimming National Team. He will play a vital role in shaping our High Performance Plan and fostering a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and accountability. His leadership will ensure our athletes and coaches are fully supported on the path to Olympic success.”
Naming Meehan caps a five-month search process led by a National Team Managing Director Task Force, appointed by the USA Swimming Board of Directors, consisting of the following members:
Co-Chairs:
- Katie Meili (Athlete Representative)
- Ira Klein (Coach Representative)
Members:
- Melanie Margalis Fink (Athlete Representative)
- Matt Grevers (Athlete Representative)
- Dave Durden (Coach Representative)
- Chris Plumb (Coach Representative)
- Kathleen Prindle (Coach Representative)
- Jack Roach (Coach Representative)
- Shana Ferguson (Former Interim CEO and COO)*
*Bob Vincent (Interim CEO) replaced Shana Ferguson April 1, 2025
“I am beyond grateful and extremely motivated to take on this role,” Meehan said. “My love for the Olympic movement – particularly for USA Swimming – has shaped so much of my life. As we look ahead to hosting the LA 2028 Olympic Games, our success will be a byproduct of the investments we make today through hard work, commitment, collaboration, and enthusiasm. I am honored to help lead this next chapter and inspire the next generation.”
Meehan got his start coaching summer league and age group swimmers, building the foundation for his collegiate and professional coaching career. He grew up swimming for Charlie Kennedy at Suburban Swim Club in Philadelphia and remains an avid Philly sports fan. USA Swimming is thrilled to welcome Meehan, his wife Tess, and two sons, Sal and James, to the USA Swimming family.