Murph was a collegiate swimmer and graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Biochemistry and a minor in Health and Applied Science/Family studies. He then went on to the Medical College of Virginia for his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Murph has over 10 years of coaching experience and has been practicing Physical Therapy since 2009. He specializes in adolescents and returning athletes to competition.
Murph spent most of his athletic career swimming, and has recently transitioned to Triathlons and running and is training for the November Arizona Ironman. He has also played soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Baseball, and wrestled. He can surf, windsurf, wakeboard, snowboard, and Stand Up Paddle board.
Fun Questions Asked and Answered!!
1- College Education, High School, Certifications –
Godwin High School, Richmond VA.
Indiana University, Bloomington IN, B.S. Biochemistry, Minor in Health and applied science/Family studies.
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA, Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
2- Sports that you’re involved in-
Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee, Triathlon, Soccer, Baseball, Wrestling
Murph with Olympic Gold Medalist Mark Spitz
3- Awards you won in any sport or activity you were involved in at any point of life –
Swimming:
NCAA- All American, 2004,
Virginia State record holder, 2000,
Scholastic All American, 1998-2001
Breaking Indiana School Records held by olympic gold medalist Mark Spitz, in the 100 and 200 fly
Triathlon, Finished as Top Overal Male for the Austin Avia Sprint, 2009
4- Hobbies –
Swimming, Running, Biking, Triathlons, Ultimate Frisbee, Reading,Windsurfing and Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
5- Music that’s on your Ipod, ITouch, IWhatever, etc. –
Bob Schneider, Urge, Matisyahu, Green Day, Toots and the Maytals, Manu Chao, Beatles.
6- Favorite Place to eat in Austin –
7- Favorite exercise at CATZ
Stick Agility, SB slams, Handball!
8- Favorite Sports Team –
Indiana University
Virginia Commonwealth University Rams!
9- Phrase you overuse during a session –
“Alright, hop up.” “No pain, no problems?” “Ready?”
10- Goal for 2011 –
Finish the 2011 Arizona Ironman
11- Favorite Post-Workout Meal –
Chocolate milk, and a bacon egg and cheese sandwich.
12- Favorite Sports Moment of your life –
Qualifying for the 2000 Swimming Olympic Trials.
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