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Naval Academy's Chet Gladchuk Resigns After 24 Years

3/31/2025

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Chet Gladchuk is stepping down as the Naval Academy's athletic director after an impressive 24-year tenure, marking him as the second-longest serving in the FBS. His legacy includes four national championships, the addition of six varsity sports, and the transition of football to the American Athletic Conference. A search for his successor will commence shortly.

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Chet Gladchuk is stepping down as the Naval Academy's athletic director after an impressive 24-year tenure, marking him as the second-longest serving in the FBS. His legacy includes four national championships, the addition of six varsity sports, and the transition of football to the American Athletic Conference. A search for his successor will commence shortly.