ROCK ISLAND — Head men’s and women’s water polo coach Ryan Pryor announced the hiring of Morgan Riordan as the programs’ new assistant coach.
Riordan comes to Augustana after serving as an assistant coach with the Salem University water polo and swimming team since 2022. She also assisted with the athletic department and has experience with various game operations and management. Riordan competed for the Salem women’s water polo and swim teams from 2021-24 and was a part of two national championship appearances in water polo in 2021 and 2022. She earned her undergraduate degree in Sports Management last year and is working towards her Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Sport & Recreation Management. Riordan was a four-time Dean’s List recipient, a four-time Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) All-Academic selection, and made the Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) All-Academic Team four times.
“I am excited to add Morgan to our coaching staff,” said Pryor. “She has a great combination of coaching and playing experience, having competed at the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Championships during her time as an athlete at Salem. Adding Morgan as a full-time assistant coach is a great step for our program as we continue to build our ultimate goal of winning national championships. Her skills, experience, and enthusiasm will be a tremendous asset to the team.”
In addition to her role with Salem Athletics, Riordan worked with the North West Chicago Water Polo Club last summer as a Junior Olympic Coach. She also spent time working with the Chicago Aquatics Water Polo Club, Chicago Park District and USA Water Polo as a volunteer instructor.
“I am incredibly honored and excited to join Augustana as the assistant coach for both the men’s and women’s water polo teams,” stated Riordan. “I look forward to supporting these talented student-athletes and contributing to a program that values hard work, growth, and team culture.”
Riordan’s duties with Augustana water polo will begin August 1.
Release courtesy Augustana College Athletics Communications
