Ted Murphy joined the University of Regina as the school's women's and men's swimming head coach prior to the 2026-27 season.
Murphy also serves as head coach of the Regina Optimist Dolphins club, which the U of R's swimming teams work in close partnership with.
Prior to joining the Cougars, Murphy had most recently served as group lead coach with the Saskatoon Goldfins for three years. Prior to that, he was head coach of the Silver Tide Swim Club (Sherwood Park, Alta.), the Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club (Medicine Hat), and the Okotoks Mavericks. He also spent several years as an assistant coach with the Cascade Swim Club in Calgary and as a national development coach with the Etobicoke Swim Club.
A former high-level swimmer, Murphy attended Texas Christian University and competed for the Horned Frogs (NCAA Div. I) from 1992 to 1997. He also competed at the Canadian Olympic Trials in 1992 and 1996 before beginning his coaching career with the Fort Worth Area Swim Team in 1997.
