Pat Callahan

Position:  Head Coach

Experience: 4th Year

Patrick Callahan begins his fourth year at the helm of the Valley Shore YMCA Marlins Swim Team.  Pat coached the men’s and women’s swimming team and women’s crew at his alma mater Wesleyan University from 1973 to 1988. He served on the NCAA Swimming Rules Committee and was selected New England Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving Association 1986 coach of the year.  Pat has coached the Y masters program for over 12 years.  His involvement with the Valley Shore YMCA also includes serving on the Board of Directors from 1993-2003.  

 

 Diana Daly

 

Position: 1st Year

 

In her first year with Valley-Shore, Diana brings her extensive swimming background to team. She will be specializing in working with the Marlins group this year.

Chris Ferreira

Position:  Assistant Coach

Experience: 3rd Year

A former Marlins swimmer and a student-athlete at Connecticut, Chris Ferreira is continuing in his third year as assistant coach at Valley-Shore.  He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2008 with a B.A. in Social Influence Processes, and was a four year member of the UConn Huskies Swimming Team.  A sprint specialist, he was a four year letter winner while at UConn from 2004-2008.  During that time, he was a Big East and US Open Qualifier, was named UConn’s Most Outstanding Swimmer and holds top 10 records in the 50 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke and 100 Butterfly.  In high school, Chris was named All-American while representing Daniel Hand in Madison, CT.

 

Megan Renzoni

Position: Assistant Coach

Experience: 2nd Year

She graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2009 with a BS in Molecular and Cell Biology and was a 12 year member of the Valley-Shore Marlins Swim Team.  Megan holds personal team records and was a YMCA National and Sectional Qualifier with the Marlins.  During her time at UConn  she was the Founder/President/Swimmer for the University Club Swim Team.  During this time she achieved status as a Collegiate Club National Champion and record holder in the 200 Butterfly and 200 Freestyle.