Matt McGuriman enters his first season as Bears assistant coach. McGuriman grew up in Pennsylvania and started swimming for the Hatfield Sharks at age eleven. He coached the Sharks until 2010.

Matt was a four-year letter winner at Lansdale Catholic High School and was the team's captain his junior and senior years. He was a member of the 400 free relay team that still holds the school record.

McGuriman received his degree in English from Cabrini College and swam for the Cavaliers. He was part of the first relay to qualify for the ECAC championships and swam the 50 free and 100 breast at the meet as well. He holds five school records including both breaststroke events and three relays.