Jamie Bowne Named as Head Swimming Coach

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Cedar Crest College Director of Athletics Christy Malone Fleagle has introduced the hiring of Jamie Bowne because the College’s new Head Swimming Coach.

Bowne brings a powerful mixture of collegiate teaching expertise, aggressive swimming management, aquatics operations and student-athlete improvement to Cedar Crest. She joins the Falcons after constructing an intensive teaching résumé that features collegiate expertise at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), in addition to management roles with aggressive swim applications in New Jersey.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Jamie as the new Head Swimming Coach,” mentioned Fleagle. “Jamie brings a wealth of coaching knowledge, competitive experience, and a passion for developing student-athletes. Throughout the search process, it was evident that she has a clear vision for building a strong team culture while helping our Falcons reach their full potential both in and out of the pool. I am confident that her leadership, energy, and commitment to excellence will help propel our swimming program to the next level, and I look forward to watching the positive impact she will have on our student-athletes and the Cedar Crest community.”

Bowne served as a Varsity Swim Graduate Assistant Coach at TCNJ from 2023-24, the place she assisted with each day follow execution, meet preparation, coaching schedules and athlete improvement. She additionally assisted the teaching employees with recruiting potential student-athletes and supported collegiate and highschool meet operations utilizing Hy-Tek and Colorado Timing Systems.

In addition to her collegiate expertise, Bowne has served because the Head Swim Coach on the Mount Laurel YMCA since 2023 and as Head Swim Coach at Sunnybrook Swim Club since 2022. In these positions, she has overseen follow planning, aggressive meet preparation, swimmer improvement, workforce logistics and athlete instruction whereas creating constructive workforce environments centered on sportsmanship, ability improvement and security.

Bowne additionally brings vital expertise in aquatics operations. From 2018 by way of 2024, she served as Manager and Pool Operator at Woodbine Swim Club, the place she oversaw facility operations, staffing, security coaching, water chemistry, upkeep and compliance. She beforehand labored as an American Red Cross Lifeguarding and CPR Instructor, instructing CPR, First Aid, AED and lifeguard certification programs.

Her teaching expertise extends to the highschool stage as effectively. Bowne has served as a Volunteer Assistant Coach with Delran High School since 2024, helping with follow improvement, follow execution and meet lineups.

Bowne additionally brings a powerful background in training and pupil improvement to her new position. She at present serves as a School Counselor at Delran High School, the place she works with roughly 250 college students and helps their tutorial, social and emotional improvement. She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from TCNJ in 2024 and beforehand earned bachelor’s levels in Psychology and WGS with a minor in Criminology from TCNJ in 2021.

Bowne was a three-year member of the ladies’s swimming and diving workforce at TCNJ, the place she was First Team All-Conference in seven occasions and served because the workforce captain her senior 12 months. During her junior 12 months of highschool, she was acknowledged because the South Jersey Swimmer of the Year.

“I am incredibly grateful to Director of Athletics, Christy Fleagle, and the search committee for entrusting me with the opportunity to serve as the Head Coach for Cedar Crest Swimming”, mentioned Bowne. “It is an honor to take on this role, and I am eager to begin this next chapter of my coaching career. I am excited to invest in our student-athletes and help them discover what they’re capable of both in and out of the pool. I look forward to building an environment where our athletes feel supported, challenged, and empowered to become the best version of themselves. Go Falcons!”

Bowne and the Falcons will open the 2026-27 season on October 17 at Hollins University, the place Cedar Crest may also compete in opposition to Sweet Briar College in a double-dual beginning at 11:00 a.m.
 

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