Mike Krzyzewski, Joanne P. McCallie Of Duke Share Their Thoughts On Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford Who Will Retire After The 2020-2021 Athletic Year

There are comes a time when it’s time to step away.

For Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner John Swofford that will come after the 2020-21 Athletic Year.

 John Swofford, the longest-tenured commissioner in the 67-year history of the Atlantic Coast Conference, announced today that the 2020-21 athletic year will be the last of his 24 years of service. Swofford will continue in the Commissioner's chair until his successor is installed and will assist with the transition as needed. As the fourth commissioner of the ACC, Swofford guided the league to unprecedented stability, success and growth, expanding from nine to 15 members beginning with Miami and Virginia Tech in 2004, quickly followed by Boston College and later joined by Pitt, Syracuse, Notre Dame and Louisville.

Both head coaches of the Duke’s Basketball programs shared their thoughts on John Swofford.

Who are they?

Mike Krzyzewski and Joanne P. McCallie.

Mike Krzyzeski who is the head coach of Duke Men’s Basketball had this to say about John Swofford.

"Certainly, John Swofford oversaw and successfully navigated the Atlantic Coast Conference through the most dramatic era of change in its storied history. Since 1997, John worked to represent the best interests of all ACC institutions, now up to 15 after the latest round of expansion, in pursuit of making the league the best version of itself. We wish both John and Nora the very best in retirement and thank him for more than two decades of dedicated service as commissioner of the ACC.”according to an article on goduke.com by Duke Athletics

While Joanne P. McCallie who is the Duke Women’ head coach had this to say about John Swofford. ”according to an article on goduke.com by Duke Athletics.

A hearty congratulations to John Swofford for an absolutely amazing career . Your leadership within the ACC has been nothing short of tremendous. You have led us all through many transitions and much growth. All of us at Duke Women’s Basketball would like to say thank you . We are grateful for all your efforts and we wish you the very best to you and your family for a wonderful retirement ”according to an article on goduke.com by Duke Athletics.