PHILADELPHIA -- Brian Perkins, a two-time Dad Vail champion rower under legendary Temple coach Gavin White, will take over the program as head coach beginning with the 2016-17 season. White will continue with the Owls as Coach Emeritus.
Perkins spent the last six years as an assistant coach and principal recruiter for his alma mater, helping to guide the program back to the national stage. In 2016, the Owls earned a team bid to the IRA National Championships for the first time since 2008. The 2016 squad also earned a Dad Vail medal in the varsity eight event, while rowing to the program's first ever win in the event at San Diego Crew Classic.