Patrick Tynan, who spent the
2008-09 season as assistant men's lightweight crew coach at Yale University, has
been named faculty head coach of women's crew at Wesleyan University, director
of athletics John Biddiscombe announced earlier this week. Tynan steps into the
position occupied by Beth Emery from 1988 through 2008 and covered on an interim
basis by Brian Dawe in 2008-09.
A 1999 graduate of the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst where he was an integral member of the varsity lightweight crew, Tynan
began his coaching career as a men's assistant at his alma mater for two seasons
before heading to Colby College from 2001-06. There he assisted with both the
men's and women's programs, helping the women's novice crew win three New
England championships. As interim head women's crew coach at Williams College in
2006-07, Tynan directed the Ephs to a New England and NCAA Division III title at
the varsity eight level. Williams also captured a team title at the NCAAs in
2007.
Before joining the Yale staff in 2008, Tynan spent the 2007-08 season with a
second stint at his alma mater, this time assisting with the women's squad.
A USRowing Level III certified coach, Tynan also
has a wealth of experience at summer rowing camps in Connecticut, Maine and
Maryland over the last decade.
"Patrick's successful coaching experience at two NESCAC colleges, his outstanding reputation in the New England crew coaching
fraternity and his keen desire to work with the Wesleyan oarswomen made him an
outstanding candidate for our position," said Biddiscombe. "I know the future of
Wesleyan women's crew is in good hands with Patrick as head coach."
Tynan's appointment takes effect on July 1, 2009.
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