Learned from the Best, Played with the Best, Coach the Best
Meet Coach Bordley
Learned from the Best
From the very beginning, I was fortunate to learn from Hall of Fame coaches at both Landon School and the University of Maryland. Legendary coaches—including my father, Rob Bordley, and Jack Crawford—shaped my formative years and my understanding of what excellence truly looks like.
At Landon, I witnessed firsthand the formula required to win a national championship: hard work, discipline, unselfishness, humility, and a relentless commitment to excellence. I learned how to build a championship culture and what it takes to be a great teammate. I even learned how to shoot by watching Jack Crawford warm up our goalies.
At Maryland, I was influenced by an incredible group of coaches—Dick Edell, Dave Slafkosky, Dave Cottle, Paul Cantabene, Jon Stainbrook, and John Tillman—who helped shape me first as an athlete and later as a coach. From them, I learned resilience, how to compete, proper practice habits, how to break down game film, and how to prepare and game-plan at the highest level.
Learned from the Hall of Fame coaches - (top row) Dave Slafkosky, Rob Bordley; (bottom row left to right) teammate Ian Healy, Dick Edell, and JR Bordley
At both Landon and Maryland, I was surrounded by players who cared more about championships than individual accolades. I played alongside a Tewaaraton Trophy winner and future Maryland teammates, and together we helped secure Landon’s first national championship in 1999.
At the University of Maryland, my teammates challenged me daily—on the practice field, in the weight room, and in the locker room. I was surrounded by future professional players and U.S. National Team athletes who motivated and pushed me to be better. The bonds formed through that shared commitment to excellence shaped who I am today.
The highlight of my college playing career was winning the 2004 ACC Championship, a moment that reflected everything we had worked for as a team—trust, preparation, and collective belief.
Played with the Best
Coach the Best
The lessons I learned from my coaches and teammates at Landon and Maryland have stayed with me—and I’ve made it a priority to pass them on.
I’ve had the privilege of coaching and mentoring outstanding student-athletes at Landon, including back-to-back National Players of the Year, and being part of exceptional teams, including the 2017 National Championship team. Watching young men grow, develop, and achieve success—both at the high school level and as they move on to compete in college—has been the most rewarding part of my career.
Helping student-athletes prepare for what’s next, and guiding them through a demanding and competitive journey, is work I care deeply about.