Overview

• Chet Gladchuk officially announced his retirement as Navy's athletic director after 24 years, marking the end of a tenure that reshaped Naval Academy athletics.
• Under his leadership, Navy athletics achieved unprecedented success, including four national championships, 251 conference titles, and 12 Commander-in-Chief trophies.
• Gladchuk led the transition of Navy football to the American Athletic Conference in 2015, boosting the program's national prominence and financial sustainability.
• He oversaw the addition of six varsity sports, bringing Navy's total to 36, tied for the most in the FBS, and spearheaded major facility upgrades, including an $80 million renovation of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
• The Naval Academy Athletic Association will conduct a national search for his successor, while Gladchuk will remain involved in capital projects post-retirement.