ST MARY’s CITY, MD — St. Mary’s College of Maryland Director of Sailing Bill Ward announced on July 27th the addition of Bradley Adam to the St. Mary’s College of Maryland sailing team staff as the Assistant Varsity Sailing Coach. Coach Adam will begin his duties on August 15.
“Bradley’s expertise will be a tremendous addition to our staff and will benefit the Varsity Sailing Team and the entire Waterfront Program.” said Ward.
Bradley will serve as the Assistant Varsity Sailing Coach for the Open and Women’s Varsity Sailing Teams alongside Coaches Ward and Adam Werblow. Additionally, he will teach introductory sailing classes to the campus community and assist in Waterfront management.
“I am very excited to return to St. Mary’s as a coach. After graduating from here in 2018 the opportunity to return as a coach is amazing. I hope that I can help the team continue to compete for national championships and provide my experience as a former Seahawk to do so.” Coach Adam expressed.
The East Greenwich, Rhode Island native returns to St. Mary’s College after spending five years as the Head Varsity Sailing Coach for Washington College in Chestertown, MD (Aug. 2018 – June 2023). Coach Adam was able to lead the Washington College team to nine MAISA Open Conference Championship appearances during that time as well as re-developing a Women’s sailing team at the school.
During the summers, Coach Adam works as a private coach for high-level youth sailing in the Optimist and Club 420 classes.
As a student at St. Mary’s from Fall 2013 – Spring 2018 Coach Adam graduated with a double major in Economics and Public Policy while actively competing as a varsity sailing team member. Adam was able to finish off his collegiate career with a second place finish in B Division at ICSA Open National Championship Finals after winning B Division in the National Championship Semi-finals.
Congratulations to Bradley! So well deserved! – The Fish Family