Bowdoin College

Brad Burnham was named the second coach in the history of Bowdoin swimming and diving in 2000. Previously at UCLA, Burnham has guided the Polar Bears to numerous outstanding seasons and several All-American honors in one of the most competitive conferences in Division III swimming. Burnham was involved in all aspects of running a Division I swim program while at UCLA. He assisted in technique development and race strategy while also overseeing daily workouts, overall season planning, budgeting and recruiting. During his six years at UCLA, Burnham helped the Bruins finish no worse than 16th place at the NCAA Division I Swimming & Diving Championships. During his time at UCLA, Burnham worked with over 40 All-Americans. Before joining UCLA, Burnham received his Master's in Exercise Physiology from Colorado State University. While earning his degree, Burnham also worked as a graduate assistant swim coach and a graduate teaching assistant in his field. During the summer, Burnham worked at the prestigious Stanford Swim Camp as a counselor and coach. During his coaching career, Burnham has worked with two Olympic swimmers. While at Colorado State, he helped train Amy Van Dyken, who earned four gold medals at the 1996 games in Atlanta. At UCLA, he worked with Annette Salmeen, who also won a gold medal at Atlanta. Burnham graduated from the University of Maine in 1992 with a Bachelor's of Science in Physical Education and Health Fitness. A Dean's List student, Burnham was the captain of the Black Bears' swim team his senior year.

Morgan's background is absolutely perfect for our program. She has experience coaching all age groups including college. The athletes she has worked with over her short career rave about the way she connects with each and every person on a team. Morgan has an ability to set high expectations but also to create a supportive environment so athletes feel secure while taking chances that may lead to huge steps forward. Morgan comes to Bowdoin from Bluefish Swim Club in Massachusetts where she served as Head Age-Group coach for a year. Before that, she coached at Worcester Polytechnic. While at WPI Morgan was involved in all aspects of a collegiate swim program. Morgan's interest in the underlying physiology and psychology of sport led her to a Masters in Exercise Science and Sport Studies at Smith College, which is only one indication of the level of curiosity she has about people and the sport of swimming.