Temple University Athletics

Men's Crew

Temple Men's Crew
Fergal Barry
Fergal Barry
Fergal Barry '14 joined the Temple Men's Crew coaching staff in 2015, first serving as a graduate assistant before being promoted to an assistant coach in 2019. Barry, who also serves as the program’s recruiting coordinator, was named interim head coach of the program in June 2023. 

Since joining the Temple coaching staff, Barry has coached the Freshmen/Novice Program. He has led the Freshmen/Novice program to one Gold and three Silvers in the Dad Vail Regatta. 

A four-year member of Temple Men's Crew Varsity 8. Barry rowed under the tutelage of Dr. Gavin White while at Temple. His varsity eight crews have won gold at the Stetson Sprints, the Bill Braxton Memorial Regatta, the Philadelphia Frostbite and Knecht Cup. 

In the spring of 2011 and 2014, he raced in the varsity four, placing 11th in the IRA Championship both seasons. 

A native of Galway, Ireland, Barry represented Ireland at the Home International in 2007 and 2008, winning the Junior Men's 8+ and 4+ in 2007. He has also raced the prestigious Henley Royal Regatta on a number of occasions.