Chase Kreitler, Owner PEAQ at Pitt

The coach/owner of PEAQ at Pitt is Chase Kreitler.  He was named the Head Coach of the University of Pittsburgh Swimming and Diving program in the Spring of 2022. 

Chase comes to Pitt with a long and successful resume, having worked at some of the top collegiate programs in the Nation, including Stanford, Texas, and most recently Cal. 

Kreitler’s initial coaching appointment came at California State University, Bakersfield—his alma mater—where he was an assistant coach for two seasons (2009-11). The Roadrunners won the 2011 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation championship, their first Division I conference title.
 
A four-year swimmer at CSU Bakersfield (2005-09), Kreitler was elected a team captain his senior year.
 
He earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from California State University, Bakersfield in 2010 and his master’s degree in exercise physiology from Eastern Michigan in 2014.
 

This is what others have said about Coach Kreitler:

“I’m really excited for Chase to have the opportunity to take Pitt to the next level. Chase is the one of the most thoughtful coaches I have ever met. He is a constant learner and seeks improvement for his athletes. It was a joy to work with Chase these past four years, even when he put me through some very challenging practices. Chase will be a lifelong friend and mentor!”
—Ryan Murphy, 8-Time NCAA Champion, 4-Time Olympic Gold Medalist 
 

“Everyone associated with California men’s swimming and diving–our coaches, staff, student-athletes, parents and alumni–could not be happier for Chase, Liz and JD. Chase was fantastic for our program, and his impact on our athletes during his time in Berkeley cannot be overstated. We look forward to his continued success at Pittsburgh.”
—David Durden, California Men’s Swimming and Diving Head Coach and Six-Time National Coach of the Year