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EIU's McGill Moves onto NITRO

Eastern Illinois Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Barbara Burke has announced the Elliott McGill will be resigning his position as the Panthers swim coach to pursue other professional opportunities.

McGill has been hired as the Senior/Age Group Coach for the Nitro Swimming Club in Austin, Texas and will begin his duties on April 28.  Graduate Assistant Rachel McGrath and other EIU athletic staff will be responsible to manage the program following the spring term until a replacement is hired.

"Elliott has done a tremendous job as the Panthers head swim coach over the past several years," said Burke.  "I know this was a tough decision for him but it was a professional opportunity that will help him with the advancement of his career."

McGill swam at Eastern Illinois from 2005-09 earning second team All-Summit League honors.  A native of Champaign, Illinois, McGill earned his degree from EIU in 2009 and a master's from EIU in 2012.

After a short time as a club coach and assistant coach at EIU, McGill was named the head coach in 2011.  During his time the Panthers have set several school records with multiple athletes earning All-Summit League honors.  Academically the Panther swim teams have excelled with the men's team ranked number two in the nation in team GPA in 2013.

"I would like to thank Barbara Burke, and the rest of the EIU Administration, for giving me this opportunity three years ago," said McGill.  "I've been a part of EIU swimming for nearly a decade.  I look forward to becoming an engaged and proud Alumnus of EIU and the EIU Swim Program as I join Mike and Tracy with Nitro Swimming."

McGill added, "I would also like to thank the swimmers for everything they've done and accomplished over the last three years and to thank the Charleston Community as I have enjoyed coaching many of your children at our clinics and through the Summer Recreation program."

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