Coaches
 


Head Coach:  

Kathleen Murch
 

I swam in High School in Corpus Christi.  I was District champion in the 200 Individual Medley and 100 breaststroke all 3 years in high school.  In college, I swam for the University of Hawaii Wahine Rainbow Swim Team.  I started coaching swimming for a summer league team in Corpus Christi.  I, then, began coaching the Ray High School swim team in the early 90’s.  We placed 2nd at Regionals in ’96.  I had the honor to be recognized as District Coach of the Year, 3 different times and also was recognized as Regional Coach of the Year, 1 time. 

My family moved from Corpus Christi to Sugar Land in 2001.  I started coaching for George Bush High School swim team till 2006. I also had the privilege of coaching Providence Hurricanes summer swim team 2001-2007.  I am currently the swim coach at Travis High School.   

Laura Hahn

 

 

Hello, my name is Laura Hahn and this is my first year coaching with the New Territory Torpedoes swim team.  I am finishing my junior year at St. Louis University in St. Louis, MO where I am studying biology and Spanish and looking forward to medical school in a few years.  I am a NCAA diver and swimmer for division 1 St. Louis University.  In high school I helped the St. Agnes Tigers win back-to-back swimming and diving state championships in 2004 and 2005 ... swam a leg on the 200-free relay that broke the state record in 2006 ... selected Most Improved Swimmer in 2006 ... named MVP of the diving team in 2005 ... and was a five-sport athlete in high school.  In addition, I swam summer league with the New Territory Tarpons for 14 years and was associate coach for Tarpons in 2007.  I thoroughly enjoy working with kids of all ages, and I especially look forward to coaching for the Torpedoes this season. 

James Bernard

My name is James Bernard and this will be my first year coaching for the New Territory Torpedoes Swim Team. I have been a member of this swim team for ten years now and have enjoyed every one of them. Last year I was a volunteer coach and decided to become a full time coach to help even more the swimmers on the team. I am currently attending William B. Travis High School as a sophomore. At school I am an honors student and a member of the soccer and football teams. I enjoy facing challenges head on and look forward to the pleasant challenges associated with being a coach on the New Territory Swim Team.  

Paul Bernard

This is my first year coaching for the New Territory Torpedoes. This will be my tenth year with the team. I have been to Finals almost every year and have been to All stars many times as part of relay teams. I am very excited to be coaching after having a good time volunteering and helping kids throughout the season. I am currently attending William B. Travis High School where I am part of the band and soccer team.  
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