A longtime West Hills swim fixture who runs programs at Tiger Aquatics and Moon Area High School has been sidelined after a national watchdog flagged him for alleged misconduct. The U.S. Center for SafeSport placed coach Jeffrey Berghoff on interim suspension in late June, according to public records, a move that bars him from USA Swimming-sanctioned activity while the organization investigates.
Berghoff appears on the public disciplinary roster maintained by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, which lists an interim suspension for "allegations of misconduct." Local coverage identifies him as the head swim coach at Moon Area High School and a leader with Tiger Aquatics in Moon Township. WPXI first reported the suspension in local news reports.
What the SafeSport listing means
The U.S. Center for SafeSport can put temporary restrictions in place while it investigates alleged misconduct, and those measures are designed to limit a respondent’s access to athletes during a case. Hilary Nemchik, the center’s vice president for external affairs, told the West Hills Gazette that the organization does not comment on individual cases in order to protect the integrity of its investigations and that temporary restrictions can be strengthened, reduced or removed as things progress. A listing on the disciplinary roster is an administrative action inside the sport system and does not by itself indicate that criminal charges have been filed.
Coaching history and local ties
Public biographies and club listings show Berghoff has spent decades on pool decks around the region, working on collegiate staffs and building a lengthy resume in local high school and club swimming. Tiger Aquatics lists him as a head coach with responsibilities at area pools and meets and notes past roles that include work with the University of Pittsburgh program. Those connections put him in front of both beginner lessons and competitive teams throughout the West Hills community.
Club and district response
Tiger Aquatics' leadership declined to provide specifics when contacted, and Moon Area School District officials told reporters they cannot discuss personnel matters. Local outlets report that Berghoff said he was not "at liberty" to discuss the allegations, and that the Montour Heights Country Club, where he also runs swim programming, did not respond to requests for comment. Coverage in the West Hills Gazette detailed the club and district responses.
What parents should know
A SafeSport interim suspension is part of an internal national governing body process and does not by itself amount to a criminal finding. Families who want to verify a coach’s status can check the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s public roster for updates and reach out to their club or school district for information on how local programs are responding. The U.S. Center for SafeSport maintains the roster and guides what temporary measures mean in practice.
Local reporting first surfaced the suspension, and public records show a SafeSport inquiry is underway. Officials have not released additional details. This story will be updated if the school, club or SafeSport issues formal statements or if new public records emerge.
