University of Minnesota Athletics
Coach Stacy Busack Announces Departure From Minnesota
3/30/2026 6:47:00 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – After five seasons on the University of Minnesota swimming and diving coaching staff, Associate Head Coach and Head Women's Swimming Coach Stacy Busack will be departing the program.
"I'm going to miss Stacy, and this program will miss her," said Director of Swimming and Diving, Kelly Kremer. "I want to thank her for all she's done for our program. As a swimmer, coach, and alum, Stacy has left a legacy here! I wish her all the best in this new chapter for her and her husband Dave."
Busack was named to the role of associate head coach in June 2021 before being promoted to head women's swimming coach in June 2023. Working with the women's sprint group, Busack helped coach multiple Gopher swimmers to national championship appearances.
"I'm so fortunate to have had this opportunity to coach at my alma mater and am beyond grateful for my time in this role," said Busack. "My dream school as a student-athlete turned into and remains my dream job. I'm proud of this group and what we have built. I wish it was possible to be in two places at once to continue with this amazing staff and team.
Ultimately, this is a personal decision. I have been blessed with a wonderful husband and life partner and the opportunity he is pursuing is taking us back to the city where we met. It is important for me to be with and support Dave in the same way he has supported me by following my career around the country. I don't think of my role with the program as ending, it is changing. I will continue to want the best for this program and the people in it, contribute to the cause in ways outside of directly leading, and enjoy being a part of this team's journey in a different way moving forward.
Countless thank you's to Coaches Kelly, Wenbo, Maddy, Zach M, Zach H, Michael, Allyse, and Landon, current and past team members, Chelsea, staff and administrators for all of your time, dedication, and talent poured into making this such a wonderful place and program to be a part of. Go Gophers!"
Prior to her time coaching, Busack was a force in the water for the Maroon and Gold from 2005-09. In that time, she managed to accomplish a remarkable amount, including earning 13 All-American nods and four individual Big Ten titles, helping her team secure the 2008 Big Ten Conference Championship title, qualifying in two events for the 2008 Olympic Trials, setting 14 separate Minnesota school records and securing her spot in the 2015 class of the Minnesota Aquatic Center Hall of Fame.
Busack's prowess in the pool came entirely in the sprint freestyle category, as all 13 All-American honors came from either individual or relay-leg sprint free performances. Busack's current Minnesota team SCY record in the 100 freestyle (48.08) stood as the Big Ten Conference record from when she set it at the 2009 Big Ten Championships until it was eventually bested in 2014.