Chippewa Valley Times

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) — University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Head Swim and Dive Coach Annie Ryder has announced the addition of Blugold alum Sam Ryf as an assistant coach.

A four-time letter winner at UW-Eau Claire, Ryf was an instrumental part of the Blugolds' success during his four years at UWEC and was named team captain in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. Ryf finished his final season of competition with conference titles in the 400-yard medley relay and the 800-yard freestyle relay, as well as a second-place finish in the 200-yard butterfly at the 2024 WIAC Championships. Outside of the pool, Ryf was named to UWEC's Dean's list numerous semesters and made the WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll in 2022 and 2024.

Along with his impactful Blugold career, Ryf brings coaching experience from the Division I level and within the Eau Claire community to UW-Eau Claire. Ryf spent the summer of 2022 at the University of Tennessee working with their Strength and Conditioning staff across various Volunteer sports. Additionally, he has spent the last year at the Eau Claire YMCA as a swim coach teaching fundamental techniques to area youth.