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Morrissey joined the Swimming and Diving staff in 2016.

Morrissey is a Sports Medicine Specialist who was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. As an alumni of La Salle '95, he was an integral member of the Explorers' swim team while completing an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. He went on to attend the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine before completing his Emergency Medicine residency at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia.
 
"It's exciting to be back at La Salle," he said. "The swimming program continues to evolve each year and has such a bright future.  I am happy to be a part of it."
 
After several years of practice, Morrissey and his wife moved to New Zealand for adventure and a chance to practice emergency medicine abroad.  Upon return to the USA, he completed a fellowship in Adult & Pediatric Sports Medicine at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia-University of Pennsylvania Sports Medicine Fellowship. 
 
Morrissey's experience includes work with patients and athletes of all ages including NCAA Division I and professional athletes. He has served as the Assistant Team Physician for the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), and the Philadelphia Flyers (NHL). 
 
He is currently practicing Sports Medicine at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery. His medical interests include maximizing performance, improving recovery and avoiding injury.
 
He looks forward to contributing towards the Explorer swim team's future success.