Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk to Retire
Published on March 31, 2025
ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk is retiring after 24 years as the President of the Naval Academy Athletic Association and Director of Athletics. Gladchuk is currently the second-longest tenured athletic director in the FBS.
Gladchuk has overseen the most successful era in the history of Navy Athletics as he has seen the Midshipmen win four national championships, 251 conference titles, produce 352 All-Americans, 139 Academic All-Americans, 12 Commander-in-Chief trophies and 16 bowl games.