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He also coached with Cavalier Aquatics and spent five years in Charlottesville.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are thrilled to add Wes to our staff,&#8221; Wolfrum <a href=\"https:\/\/uclabruins.com\/news\/2023\/8\/11\/swimming-diving-swim-dive-adds-wesley-foltz-as-assistant-coach.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in a university statement<\/a>. &#8220;Wes stood out in our search with his passion for greatness and commitment to elite swimming. With a strong history of developing great athletes and building elite teams, Wes is an exciting addition to our pool deck. Our team can&#8217;t wait to welcome Wes and his family to Westwood.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Foltz helped the Cavaliers finish in the top 10 at NCAAs all four years he was there, around the cancelled 2020 meet. The sprint specialist also helped the men finish sixth three times, including sixth in 2022. The Virginia staff was named ACC Women\u2019s Coaching Staff of the year in 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022. 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