Graham Joins Swimming & Diving Staff
8/31/2012 2:24:00 PM | Men's Swimming & Diving, Women's Swimming & Diving
DAVIDSON, N.C. - Davidson College head swimming coach John Young announced the addition of Josh Graham as the newest member of the Wildcats' coaching staff on Friday.
“Over the years, and even before my time here, swimmers at Davidson have benefitted from working with some of the best young coaches in America” shared Young. “Josh can be counted among that group. As measured by athlete accomplishments, his career is off to a fast start. Add his enthusiasm for recruiting, and all the intangibles that help a college program to succeed, and it is easy to be excited to have him here at Cannon Pool. He is going to be a coaching star.”
Graham comes to Davidson after serving as the Lead Senior Coach for South Eastern Virginia Aquatics (SEVA) in Newport News, Va. At SEVA, Josh worked primarily with swimmers transitioning to the Senior Level. In 2012, his 13 and 14 boys' squad broke Virginia State's 20-year-old records in the Long Course and Short Course 200-, 400-, and 800-yard freestyle relays. Those relays ranked among the nation's top eight and earned Graham a position as a Zone Select Team Coach with Virginia Swimming. Under Graham's direction, SEVA athletes saw great improvements, which he attributes to a greater understanding of the discipline and commitment that is necessary to achieve high level of swimming success. According to Graham, one of his best accomplishments was helping his athlete develop in incredible sense of respect for the sport.
Graham earned a Bachelor's degree in in criminology in 2009 from Penn State University, where he was a proud member of the varsity swimming team and contributed to Penn State's success by scoring at the Big-Ten Championship during each of his four years. Graham is the former Virginia State record holder in the 200-yard freestyle – a record that was broken by his former teammate and good friend American record holder David Walters. A certified ASCA level-3 coach, Graham grew up in Newport News, Va., and started his swimming career at age five.
"It has always been a goal of mine to coach in college,” says Graham, who is eager to make the transition to collegiate athletics. “To finally realize the opportunity to live out my dream at a school like Davidson is a true honor."
Coach Graham will take a lead role in recruiting for the men's team and will be involved in the preparation of every swimmer as Davidson's men and women prepare for the CCSA Championship in February.
The Wildcats will open the 2012-13 season on Oct. 5 when they head to the N.C. College Kick Off in Greensboro, N.C.
“Over the years, and even before my time here, swimmers at Davidson have benefitted from working with some of the best young coaches in America” shared Young. “Josh can be counted among that group. As measured by athlete accomplishments, his career is off to a fast start. Add his enthusiasm for recruiting, and all the intangibles that help a college program to succeed, and it is easy to be excited to have him here at Cannon Pool. He is going to be a coaching star.”
Graham comes to Davidson after serving as the Lead Senior Coach for South Eastern Virginia Aquatics (SEVA) in Newport News, Va. At SEVA, Josh worked primarily with swimmers transitioning to the Senior Level. In 2012, his 13 and 14 boys' squad broke Virginia State's 20-year-old records in the Long Course and Short Course 200-, 400-, and 800-yard freestyle relays. Those relays ranked among the nation's top eight and earned Graham a position as a Zone Select Team Coach with Virginia Swimming. Under Graham's direction, SEVA athletes saw great improvements, which he attributes to a greater understanding of the discipline and commitment that is necessary to achieve high level of swimming success. According to Graham, one of his best accomplishments was helping his athlete develop in incredible sense of respect for the sport.
Graham earned a Bachelor's degree in in criminology in 2009 from Penn State University, where he was a proud member of the varsity swimming team and contributed to Penn State's success by scoring at the Big-Ten Championship during each of his four years. Graham is the former Virginia State record holder in the 200-yard freestyle – a record that was broken by his former teammate and good friend American record holder David Walters. A certified ASCA level-3 coach, Graham grew up in Newport News, Va., and started his swimming career at age five.
"It has always been a goal of mine to coach in college,” says Graham, who is eager to make the transition to collegiate athletics. “To finally realize the opportunity to live out my dream at a school like Davidson is a true honor."
Coach Graham will take a lead role in recruiting for the men's team and will be involved in the preparation of every swimmer as Davidson's men and women prepare for the CCSA Championship in February.
The Wildcats will open the 2012-13 season on Oct. 5 when they head to the N.C. College Kick Off in Greensboro, N.C.
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