Temple University Athletics
Aaron Murphy Named Head Women's Gymnastics Coach
10.24.06 | Women's Gymnastics
Oct. 24, 2006
PHILADELPHIA - Aaron Murphy, who spent the last four years as the assistant women's gymnastics coach at Temple, has been named the program's head coach, Director of Athletics Bill Bradshaw announced today. The 2001 Temple graduate, named the USA Collegiate Assistant Gymnastics Coach of the Year in 2004, replaces Ken Anderson after 20 years at the helm of the women's gymnastics program.
"Aaron is the perfect person to take over the Temple women's gymnastics program," Bradshaw said. "He is one of the top assistants in the nation and his familiarity with Temple will only help to continue the fine tradition of the program."
"I am very excited, as well as honored, to have been chosen head coach at the school that did so much for me as a student-athlete," said Murphy. "I've learned a great deal from my friend and mentor, Ken Anderson, and will carry his teachings with me throughout my career."
In his four years as an assistant at Temple, Murphy was responsible for spotting all four events while constructing the strength and conditioning program. Under his guidance, the program celebrated eight USAG All-American honorees and several new school records.
Prior to his experience with the women's gymnastics program, Murphy spent the 2001-02 season as an assistant with the Temple men's program under head coach Fred Turoff. While responsible for spotting all skill events for safety purposes, he was integral in assisting the men's team to an ECAC Conference Championship and national recognition.
In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Murphy was the Public Gymnastics Clinic Director at Temple from 2001-03. In coaching all ages and skill levels, he utilized his several years of experience in supervising, coordinating and working hands-on with inner-city children participating in gymnastics.
A four-year letterwinner at Temple, Murphy served as a team captain his senior season (2000-01). His career as a performer, and 2001 U.S. Championship participant, is headlined with several honors including the 2001 Bill Braverman Award Recipient for Excellence and the 2001 Most Consistent Gymnast Award.
Murphy, born in Barberton, Ohio, currently resides in Philadelphia.
