1996 graduate of East Stroudsburg University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology/Anthropology. He has coached the Pocono Piranhas since the summer of 1990, starting as an assistant coach at the age 18. In the fall of 1991, he took over as Boys Head Coach until 1997 when he was appointed Head Coach of the Piranhas program. Since 1991 the team has grown from 60 members to over 130 strong with both boys and girls teams earning league, District and State titles. He is Certified in Principles of YMCA Swimming and Diving, YMCA Swim Coaching, American Red Cross First Aid and CPR, holds certification as a USA Swimming Coach, YMCA Swim Official, American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor, and is member of and certified by the American Swim Coaches Association . He has over 30 years of coaching experience and 6 years competitive swimming experience. Since 1990 he has coached the Piranhas to 92 League titles, 28 YMCA District Champions, 13 YMCA State Champions, over 50 YMCA National Qualifiers, 54 YMCA Top 16/10 in the Nation Ranked Swims, 5 YMCA All Americans, 1 USA Swimming Scholastic All American, 3 Middle Atlantic Junior Olympic Open Age Group Championship Teams, 3 Middle Atlantic Junior Olympic High Point Winners, 2 YMCA National Champions, 2 Zone Select Camp Selections, 1 2 Eastern Zone Champions and a USA Swimming Disabled World Record Holder (Onel Ramirez JR) in the 200 Meter Freestyle. He was also selected to be the 2011 (13-14 Boys & Girls), the 2012 (11-12 Girls) Middle Atlantic All Star Zone Coach. The 2012 summer long course 11-12 girls were 1st place as well as the LSC was 1st place.
Mike's swimming career began his freshman year at East Stroudsburg High School where he qualified for PIAA Districts and held several team records with the Cavaliers. During his last 2 years of high school he also swam with the Pocono Family YMCA Piranhas where he qualified for YMCA Districts. He continued to swim in college at East Stroudsburg University until the team was disbanded in 1990.
Swimming is a family affair for Mike. He has three children, Emily, Zack, and Sydney are members of the Piranhas. His wife, Sonia, is the team's Parent Coordinator and Team Representative for the YMCA Penn Del Swim League. Mike resides in East Stroudsburg where he is an active community member and holds seats on local advisory boards.
Swimming Accomplishments: YMCA District and State Qualifier