UCLA water polo coach Adam Wright resigns after two NCAA titles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
UCLA women's water polo coach Adam Wright resigned from his position, as announced by UCLA Athletics on July 17, 2026. He had previously stepped back from daily responsibilities in December due to health issues. Wright led the Bruins to significant success, including their first national title since 2009 in 2024. He will continue as the men's water polo head coach, aiming for a third consecutive NCAA title. UCLA will now begin a national search for a new head coach for the women's team, with Jason Falitz and Matt Kubeck serving as interim co-head coaches following Wright’s initial departure from daily operations.
- •Adam Wright resigns as UCLA women's water polo coach effective July 17.
- •Wright led the program to a national championship in 2024.
- •He remains head coach of the UCLA men's water polo team.
- •UCLA will start searching for a new women's head coach.
- •Interim co-head coaches led the women's team to a 21-5 record last season.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA Women’s Water Polo Coach Steps Down After Two NCAA Title Runs
"UCLA women’s water polo coach Adam Wright has officially resigned from his role, UCLA Athletics announced in a press release on Friday. Wright stepped down from day-to-day operations as head coach in December to treat back and nerve pain. “This is an incredibly difficult moment because this program has meant so much to my life,” […] The post UCLA Women’s Water Polo Coach Steps Down After Two NCAA Title Runs appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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