Edina Swim Club Fires Head Coach | Duluth News

The Edina Swim Club has abruptly fired longtime head coach Jeff Rodriguez over allegations of misusing club funds for personal expenses, though exact amounts and details remain undisclosed. Rodriguez, who swam for the University of Minnesota and has coached since 1997, has agreed to repay any outstanding sums. The police are not investigating criminal activity, and the board is implementing new financial controls to restore trust. Nicole Helmen, the head age group coach, will serve as interim head coach while they search for a permanent replacement. The club, founded in 1957 and known for elite athlete development, vows to uphold transparency and integrity moving forward. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3c1ea468a1f1458b