ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Clay Murray, who spent the last three seasons at Ball State, has been named an assistant coach for the Navy women's swimming team, head coach John Morrison announced today.

"We are incredibly excited to have Clay join our program," said Morrison.  "Clay brings a wealth of experiences and success with him from his previous programs.  His passion for coaching and recruiting will promote our success nationally.  Clay will certainly be an incredible addition to our team."  

"I am truly honored to accept the position of assistant coach at the U.S. Naval Academy," said Murray.  "The opportunity to contribute to such a prestigious institution, while working alongside head coach John Morrison and assistant coach Carlye Ellis, is a privilege I deeply value. I want to thank coach Morrison for offering me this incredible opportunity! I am also excited to work with the strong, dedicated women on the team and help them continue to build on the Academy's tradition of excellence. GO NAVY!!"

Murray served as the recruiting coordinator and was an on-deck coach for the men's and women's teams at Ball State.   The Cardinals placed fifth at the Mid-American Conference women's championship in each of his three seasons while the men's team placed fourth in the MAC in 2023, fifth in 2024 and finished in fifth place at the Missouri Valley Conference Championship in 2025.  Ball State established 45 school records during his three seasons and also saw Apsara Sakbun represent Cambodia in the 2024 Olympics.

The native of St. Thomas, Pa., graduated from James Buchanan High School and went on to swim at Westminster.  He earned all-conference accolades at Westminster as a junior (second team) and senior (first team).  Murray lettered in each of his four seasons and graduated from the school in 2019 with a degree in child and family studies.

He served as an assistant coach at his alma mater for two years before accepting the same position at John Carroll for the 2021-22 season.  The Blue Streaks won the men's and women's Ohio Athletic Conference titles and the men's team recorded its best finish at the NCAA (DIII) Championship (13th) that year.  Murray, who also was the program's recruiting coordinator, was named the athletic department's assistant coach of the year and was part of the OAC Men's Swimming & Diving Coaching Staff of the Year in his lone season at the school.

He joined the Ball State program in the summer of 2022.