Chet Gladchuk Retires After Transformative 24-Year Tenure as Navy Athletic Director

The Naval Academy Athletic Association has launched a national search for his successor as Gladchuk concludes a historic era of success and growth.

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.