MALIBU, California – The Pepperdine University Department of Athletics and Joe Spahn, head coach of the women's swimming and diving program, have mutually agreed to part ways.
 
In 2018-19, his first season at the helm, Spahn led the Waves to a second-place finish at the PCSC Championships, only the third such achievement in Waves history, and the first time in more than a decade. He also coached the first two postseason swimmers in school history to the 2019 CSCAA National Invitational Championship. In his year-and-a-half as head coach, Spahn's swimmers set a total of 12 school records in seven different events, and achieved numerous top 10 times in school history.
 
"In his time here at Pepperdine, Joe Spahn brought a more competitive environment to our women's swim and dive program," Pepperdine Director of Athletics Dr. Steve Potts said. "He brings with him a wealth of knowledge of the sport of swimming and a strong desire to help his student-athletes and coaches. We appreciate his efforts in enhancing the competitive nature of our swim and dive program. We wish him the very best in his future endeavors."
 
"I am extremely thankful to Pepperdine University for the opportunity to lead their women's swimming and diving program," Spahn said. "Mary Kate and I truly enjoyed our time at Pepperdine, and wish this team the best of luck in the future."