Vlad Polyakov, a three-time Olympian, World Champion, and NCAA Champion, has served as Auburn’s Associate Head Swimming Coach since May 2021. A highly respected technician and recruiter, Polyakov works alongside head coach Ryan Wochomurka to elevate the Tigers’ presence nationally and within the SEC. Since his arrival, Auburn has returned to national prominence with multiple NCAA top-10 program performances, All-America honors, and school-record swims on both the men’s and women’s sides.
Prior to Auburn, Polyakov spent nine seasons on the Louisville swimming and diving staff, where he also served as the men’s recruiting coordinator. During his tenure, Louisville earned eight NCAA top-10 team finishes (five women’s, three men’s), captured 12 individual NCAA titles and one relay title, and produced multiple ACC Swimmers of the Year. In 2020-21, Louisville’s men matched a program-best fifth-place NCAA finish and won their first ACC Championship.
