March 21, 2005 For immediate release Contact: Bob Lowe, SID (336) 272-7102, x279
	Bradley Herndon

Bradley Herndon has been appointed as head women's swimming coach at Greensboro College, announced Pride Athletics Director Kim Strable.

Herndon has been the head coach of Star Aquatics in Greensboro, a program that has produced several state champions and nationally ranked swimmers in varying age groups. He has also been the Aquatics Director for the Pyramids Wellness Centers in Greensboro since 1999.

A former captain of the East Carolina University swim team, Herndon was part of setting ECU and Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) records in the 200 medley and freestyle relays. He was a three year member of the CAA Academic All-Conference Team and a North Carolina Teaching Fellow, earning a B.S. in Health and physical education with teaching certification in grades K-12. 

"Coach Herndon has a tremendous reputation as a teacher, coach, and most importantly, as a person and we are delighted to welcome him to our staff," said Strable.

A cum laude graduate, he completed teaching stints at Ayden (N.C.) Elementary, Oak Ridge Military Academy and in the Randolph County (N.C.) Schools, while also serving for five years as the manager and head swim coach of the Sedgefield Swim and Racquet Club in Greensboro. Besides being a USS certified and ASCA level 2 coach, Herndon is a certified pool operator and is vice-president of the Greensboro Community Swim Association.

Herndon replaces Kevin Thornton who resigned on February 28th. Herndon and his wife Dana have two children, Addy (6) and Craig (4). They reside in Greensboro.