Local swim coach suspended for ‘allegations of misconduct’

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A West Hills area swim coach has been suspended.

Jeffrey Berghoff was issued a temporary suspension in late June, Channel 11 learned Tuesday.

Berghoff serves as the head swim coach at Moon Area High School and is a coach with Tigers Aquatics, a nonprofit swim organization in Moon Township.

On Wednesday, the Moon Township School District responded to the news that its head swim coach has been temporarily suspended due to allegations of misconduct:

“At Moon Area School District, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority.

“We are aware of the matter and are actively investigating it in accordance with our established district procedures. Because this is a personnel matter, we are unable to provide additional information or comment further at this time.”

The U.S. Center for SafeSport’s Centralized Disciplinary Database shows Jeffrey Berghoff of Coraopolis was temporarily suspended on June 29 due to misconduct allegations, but hasn’t specified what type of misconduct he’s accused of.

“The organizations that are coming in to do that makes it safer for the kids because it puts like a bubble of protection around them to keep these things from happening,” said Fred Saglton, a concerned parent.

On Wednesday, Channel 11 also spoke with Tiger Aquatics’ president over the phone, who said they hoped to comment soon.

Berghoff was previously an assistant head coach for women’s swimming at the University of Pittsburgh. University officials say he has not coached at Pitt since 2016.

He’s also listed as the Aquatics Director for at the Montour Heights Country Club. Channel 11 reached out to the club today for comment but did not hear back.

It’s unclear how long Berghoff’s temporary suspension from USA Swimming will last.

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