FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield University Head Swimming and Diving Coach Jake Lichter announced Jeffrey Vlass will join the Stags' coaching staff as a graduate assistant coach beginning with the 2025-26 season. Vlass completed his Fairfield swimming and diving career during the 2024-25 season after four years of competition.

The Summit, N.J. native enjoyed a great deal of success in the classroom as well as in the pool. He earned multiple berths to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) All-Academic team including his senior season while also being actively engaged on campus in the Office of Admissions.

"We are thrilled that Jeff will remain with our program. During his time as a student-athlete he has been a valuable asset on and off the deck. Jeff has demonstrated exceptional leadership, shown a passion for recruiting the top talent to Fairfield, and served as an invaluable knowledge base of Fairfield and MAAC Swimming and Diving. His passion for Fairfield and work ethic has elevated those around him and we are excited to see the impact he will have in his next chapter."
 

Vlass also excelled in multiple events with the Stags, swimming primarily the 100 and 200 breaststrokes as well as the 200 and 400 IM. Vlass is the school record holder for the 200 meter breaststroke with a time of 2:20.57. He opened the 2024-25 campaign by taking first in the 200 breaststroke in each of the team's first three events, namely the Fairfield Invitational as well as dual meets against Bryant and Providence.
 

The Fairfield University men's and women's swimming and diving teams enjoyed a solid season in the pool this year. The men's program posted a 5-3 overall record and finished third at the MAAC Championships. The women's program also posted a 5-3 overall slate and took second place at the MAAC Championships.