Coach Gary Orr returned to his alma mater in 2007 to head and rebuild the Ramapo College women's and men's swim program. Orr, now in his 16th season as head coach, has had two women’s swimmers qualify for the NCAA Championships. Lauren Keller during the 2014-2015 season and Maggie Herbert during the 2015-2016 & 2017-2018 seasons.
Along with his swimming experience, Orr has an impressive triathlon-coaching resume. He has created, established and coaches a highly successful triathlon training program, with athletes ranging from age group, junior, elite and professional tri-athletes. Orr is a tri-athlete himself, being a three-time finisher of the Iron Man National Championships in Lake Placid, NY. Orr has led two different NJ Masters Swimming Programs to five NJ State Championships, including two individual world masters champions.
Orr is a 1983 graduate of Ramapo College with a degree in business administration. He was a former varsity swimmer being named captain for his senior year. Some of his accomplishments include: Team record holder in the 200, 500, 1000, 1650 Freestyle and 400 IM-Metropolitan Conference Champion – 1650 Freestyle (1980), Pool Record Holder – Iona College – 1650 (1980), Sports Council Representative for the Swim Team (Sophomore & Junior Year), President Sports Council (Senior Year).
It was said by former Ramapo Swim Coach Dave Turnage that "Gary was my first major recruit which has added credibility to the program. This in turn opened the doors to additional high profile recruits to keep the momentum of the team rolling.
Orr currently resides in West Milford, NJ. He enjoys life with his wife Danah, and spending as much time as possible with his daughters, Mackenzie and Ryleigh. Mackenzie graduated from Hofstra University in May 2020, while running Cross Country and was a Film major and will working for Netflix. Ryleigh is a sophomore at West Milford high school and plays tennis and involved in the theater program.
Season by Season - Women's Team
| Season |
Coach |
Overall Record |
NJAC Record |
MET Championship Place |
NCAA Qualifiers |
| 2007-2008 |
Gary Orr |
3-7 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
| 2008-2009 |
Gary Orr |
3-9 |
0-5 |
11th Place (219 pts) |
|
| 2009-2010 |
Gary Orr |
5-6 |
1-3 |
9th Place (299 pts) |
|
| 2010-2011 |
Gary Orr |
5-6 |
0-4 |
10th Place (260 pts) |
|
| 2011-2012 |
Gary Orr |
1-5 |
1-3 |
7th Place (501.5 pts) |
|
| 2012-2013 |
Gary Orr |
2-4 |
1-3 |
8th Place (438.50 pts) |
|
| 2013-2014 |
Gary Orr |
4-5 |
1-3 |
8th Place (405 pts) |
|
| 2014-2015 |
Gary Orr |
7-2 |
3-1 |
6th Place (646 pts) |
NCAA Championship Qualifier - Lauren Keller |
| 2015-2016 |
Gary Orr |
5-3 |
2-2 |
7th Place (557.50 pts) |
NCAA Championship Qualifier - Maggie Herbert |
| 2016-2017 |
Gary Orr |
4-4 |
1-3 |
7th Place (460 pts) |
|
| 2017-2018 |
Gary Orr |
4-6 |
2-3 |
6th Place (637 points) |
NCAA Championship Qualifier - Maggie Herbert |
| 2018-2019 |
Gary Orr |
2-9 |
2-3 |
6th Place (611 points) |
|
| 2019-2020 |
Gary Orr |
4-5 |
2-3 |
5th Place (702 points) |
|
| 2020-2021 |
Gary Orr |
0-1 |
0-0 |
N/A |
|
| 2021-2022 |
Gary Orr |
2-6 |
1-4 |
8th Place (525.2) |
|
Season by Season - Men's Team
| Season |
Coach |
Overall Record |
NJAC Record |
MET Championship Place |
NCAA Qualifiers |
| 2007-2008 |
Gary Orr |
3-5 |
n/a |
n/a |
|
| 2008-2009 |
Gary Orr |
3-7 |
0-5 |
11th Place (219 pts) |
|
| 2009-2010 |
Gary Orr |
7-2 |
2-2 |
9th Place (473.5 pts) |
|
| 2010-2011 |
Gary Orr |
6-4 |
1-3 |
9th Place (497 pts) |
|
| 2011-2012 |
Gary Orr |
4-2 |
2-2 |
5th Place (522 pts) |
|
| 2012-2013 |
Gary Orr |
5-2 |
2-2 |
10th Place (395 pts) |
|
| 2013-2014 |
Gary Orr |
7-2 |
2-2 |
6th Place (546 pts) |
|
| 2014-2015 |
Gary Orr |
7-2 |
2-2 |
6th Place (504.5 pts) |
|
| 2015-2016 |
Gary Orr |
5-3 |
1-3 |
8th Place (441 pts) |
|
| 2016-2017 |
Gary Orr |
5-3 |
1-3 |
6th Place (505 pts) |
|
| 2017-2018 |
Gary Orr |
5-4 |
1-3 |
7th Place (481 points) |
|
| 2018-2019 |
Gary Orr |
5-5 |
1-3 |
5th Place (568 points) |
|
| 2019-2020 |
Gary Orr |
5-2 |
2-2 |
5th Place (629.50) |
|
| 2020-2021 |
Gary Orr |
0-1 |
0-0 |
N/A |
|
| 2021-2022 |
Gary Orr |
4-3 |
1-3 |
6th Place (417.5 points) |
|
2022-2023 Season
