Carol Capitani, Woman's Swim and Dive Head Coach of the University of Texas, said that she is excited with the recent promotion of Chad Mylin to the position of assistant coach for the 2023-24 season. In a press release from July 6, Capitani spoke on the attitude and work ethic of Mylin, who has been volunteering as a coach for the past two seasons.
"We are beyond excited to promote Chad Mylin to the role of assistant coach. His unwavering dedication, attention to detail, and positive impact on our team have been truly outstanding," Capitani said. "Chad has demonstrated his ability to form meaningful relationships with our athletes, and he's built a remarkable level of trust that directly translates into exceptional performances. His infectious energy and unwavering positivity are huge assets to our team culture."
According to the press release, the head coach of Texas Women's Swimming & Diving, Capitani, declared the appointment of Mylin as the assistant coach for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Mylin spent two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach with the Longhorns, and he will now be part of the full-time coaching staff.
Mylin expressed appreciation for his experience working at the university in the press release.
"I'm extremely grateful and ecstatic for the opportunity to coach at The University of Texas," Mylin said. "I've learned so much working with Carol and (Associate Head Coach) Mitch (Dalton), and I'm eager to continue to grow and build off what has been an incredible past two years. Big things coming!"
Associate head coach Mitch Dalton said that he believes in Chad's ability to lead the team.
"We have complete confidence that Chad will continue to excel in his new position, leveraging his strong connections with our athletes to empower them in reaching new heights," Dalton said. "His ability to inspire and motivate, combined with his deep commitment to our team's success, make him an invaluable asset to our coaching staff."
The press release said that Mylin spends most of his time coaching the sprint group and was part of the effort that turned University of Texas' Grace Cooper into one of the best sprinters in the history of the program.
According to Twitter, Dalton praised Mylin's efforts over the past two years.
"For two seasons this dude has taken no paycheck, done odd jobs (door dash, etc.), come to every practice, early morning wake ups - first one on deck every day - & did it with a smile," Dalton said. "Mastering his craft, helping the team. Well deserved!"
According to the press release, Mylin had a successful swimming career at Florida State. He became an All-American in 2018, helping the team to a seventh-place finish in the 200-free relay at the NCAA Championships. Mylin also achieved bronze and two silver medals in the ACC Conference. He holds a bachelor's degree in sports management from Florida State University.