Ohio State Hired Benjamin Moldoff as Assistant Coach
The veteran instructor joins the Buckeyes after leading ACES Diving to three championship titles this year.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Swimming
Ohio State University has appointed Benjamin Moldoff to serve as the assistant diving coach for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Director of Swimming and Diving Bill Dorenkott announced the addition of the experienced coach to the Columbus program.
Why it matters
The hiring brings significant technical expertise to the university as it prepares to compete in the 2026-27 season. Moldoff joins the staff with a background in exercise science and extensive experience developing competitive diving teams.
Moldoff brings 12 years of coaching experience and a degree in exercise science to the program. He previously developed training plans for 100 athletes while coaching at the club level.
The players
Benjamin Moldoff
He is a seasoned coach with over a decade of experience and a background in exercise science.
Bill Dorenkott
He serves as the Ohio State Director of Swimming and Diving.
The details
Before moving to Columbus, Moldoff led ACES Diving to three separate team championship titles in 2026. He also previously owned and coached the Triad Diving Academy based in Greensboro, N.C., from 2020 to 2023.
Timeline
2010-11: Moldoff competed on the West Chester University men's diving team.
2015: Moldoff earned a degree in exercise science from West Chester University.
2020-2023: Moldoff owned and coached the Triad Diving Academy.
2026: Moldoff led ACES Diving to three team championship titles.
2026-27 season: Moldoff will serve as Ohio State assistant diving coach.
Season Trajectory
This appointment bolsters the Buckeyes' coaching staff as they look to maintain high performance in the 2026-27 season. The addition of a proven title-winner positions the program to remain a competitive force within the conference.
The hire stabilizes the coaching rotation for the 2026-27 season, ensuring athletes have professional oversight during training blocks. This change impacts the program's preparation strategy as it moves into the heart of its competitive schedule.
The takeaway
Bringing on a coach with recent championship success provides the team with fresh tactical insights for the new season. Athletes benefit from having a mentor who has successfully managed large training groups in prior coaching roles.
Further reading
Learn more about the local program at the Columbus Swimming section.
