Diving Coach Dr. Robert McNamee

01/01/00

WILLIAMSBURG - After making an immediate impact on the Tribe diving squad on his arrival in 2000, Dr. Robert McNamee has continued to lead W&M to success from the boards. In 2003-04, he led three of his divers to top-eight finishes at the CAA Championships, while 2004-05 saw him lead Carrie Gerloff to a school record from three meters as part of a strong CAA performance. Gerloff captured the bronze medal at CAAs in the 3-Meter after a school-record dive of 419.75 in prelims. In 2005-06, he coached Joe Cin to score in the top 10 in school history in the 11-dive program from 1-Meter, and both the six-dive and 11-dive programs from 3-Meters.

A diving coach since 1975, Dr. McNamee has held various other positions in the world of competitive swimming and diving, including volunteer positions with the United States Synchronized Swimming Team and the Amateur Athletic Union.

With a professional career that spans from his early years as a Dental Officer in the United States Navy through years of private practice, Dr. McNamee has amassed an impressive resume. He earned his undergraduate and dental degrees from the State University of Iowa. In 1996 Dr. McNamee was a Medical Logistics Officer for the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Also a member of several professional organizations, Dr. McNamee is a member of the American Dental Association and the Professional Diving Coaches Association.

In addition to coaching the Tribe diving squad, Dr. McNamee works at the Old Towne Dental Clinic.