STOCKTON, Calif. – The Pacific swim and dive program has announced the newest addition to its staff, bringing aboard Javier Salcedo as the diving coach ahead of the 2025-26 season.

"I am truly honored and excited to be joining the University of the Pacific as the new diving coach," Salcedo said. "I am looking forward to working with both the athletes and coaching staff to help build on the program's legacy of excellence."

Salcedo brings a wealth of diving knowledge and expertise to the Tigers after most recently serving as a head diving coach in the Roseville Joint Union High School District. Salcedo has over 11 years of coaching experience, a welcomed addition to Pacific's newly developed diving program implemented this year to accompany swimming.

"We are so excited to welcome Javier to our coaching staff," Pacific head coach Katelyne Herrington said. "He brings in a ton of knowledge and coaching experience, along with incredible energy and passion for diving. We're confident he's going to be a fantastic addition to our program and will make an immediate, positive impact on our athletes."

Salcedo has developed a strong ability to inspire student-athletes in his previous destinations, refining their techniques and building confidence both on and off the boards. Salcedo's background as both a competitor and coach has given him a deep understanding of what it takes to guide divers toward their personal bests while fostering a safe and supportive training environment at the pool.

Salcedo, a native of Fair Oaks, California, graduated with his bachelor's degree in advertising from San Diego State in 2020.

With the addition of Salcedo to the coaching pool, Herrington has officially rounded out her staff ahead of the 2025-26 season with assistant coaches Tim Buisson and Nate LeRoy.

The Tigers begin their 2025-26 swim and dive campaign at noon on Friday, Sept. 26 at Cal State East Bay at Pioneer Pool. The first home meet of the season follows the next day at noon against Fresno Pacific at the Eberhardt Aquatics Center.

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