Former assistant swim coach Tom Burek was promoted to Director of Aquatics and head coach at the beginning of the 2013-14 season and the results have been nothing short of amazing. Now entering his eighth season in the fall of 2020, Burek's Scots have claimed 12 Midwest Conference individual titles.
Burek’s vast experience, attention to detail and race strategy provides the Scots with valuable insight to developing their skills. A retired Illinois State Police lieutenant, Burek brings a highly organized coaching plan to the pool deck. The motivational, team and family-oriented Burek also has previous coaching experience with college and club programs.
Since Burek's arrival, the Scots have experienced unparalleled success in all aquatic venues. In the diving well the Scots qualified a women's diver for the NCAA Regionals for four consecutive seasons from 2012-17. The swim team hasn't disappointed either, rewriting the record book each season and taking individual league crowns in each of Burek’s last five seasons. The Scots claimed four league titles - a Burek high - at the 2017 MWC ChampionshipsÂ
Burek, who also serves as the assistant water polo coach, oversees all aspects of Monmouth's aquatics programs.
Conference Champions
2020: Preston Bocchi (50 freestyle, 100 backstroke)
          Kyle Jones (100 breaststroke)
2019: Preston Bocchi (50 freestyle)
      Andrew Shie (100 breaststroke, 200 breaststroke, Newcomer of the Year)
2018: Preston Bocchi (100 backstroke, 200 backstroke)
2017: Noah Barnard (50 freestyle, 100 freestyle)
            Allie Vallance (1-meter diving)
2016: Allie Vallance (1-meter diving)
