USA Swimming coach Jeff Russell banned for three years and added to SafeSport database

A former Michigan swim coach has been suspended by USA Swimming and added to the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s disciplinary database.

Jeff Russellofficially registered in the database as Jeffrey “Jeff” Russell, was suspended by USA Swimming for three years and is listed in the SafeSport database as being suspended for the following offenses: “Emotional Misconduct; Sexual Harassment; Inappropriate Conduct; Bullying.”

The sanctions against Russell are subject to appeal but are not yet final. His SafeSport database record currently includes probation, a no-contact order and class restrictions.

The suspension began on July 2, 2024 and, unless successfully appealed, will end on July 2, 2027.

In August 2021, Russell, who is affiliated with USA Swimming and USA Water Polo, was placed on the SafeSport database under a temporary restriction due to allegations of misconduct.

Russell lives in Portage, Michigan and was a former coach for Southwest Y Michigan Swimming in Kalamazoo, including coaching the 14-time World Champions (LC and SC combined). Mallory Comerford.