Dan Mascolo
Dan Mascolo
COACHING CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA)
- Former Director of Events
- ASCA Level 5 Certified Coach (Highest level of recognition)
- Instrumental in developing educational clinics for coaches nationwide
- Greater Spartanburg YMCA & Cheshire Y / Sea Dog Swim Club
- Coached multiple athletes to Olympic Trials, Senior National, and Junior National qualifying standards
- Developed numerous athletes who continued their careers at NCAA Division I, II, and III programs
- Coaching Honors
- 2x Connecticut Swimming Age Group Coach of the Year
- 1x South Carolina Swimming Coach of the Year
- Clinician & Mentor
- Respected speaker on training physiology, season planning, and club development
- Mentor to hundreds of coaches nationwide through coach engagement and ASCA certification pathways
BIO
Dan Mascolo has dedicated his career not just to developing fast swimmers, but to elevating the profession of coaching itself. With decades of experience on deck, Dan made a profound impact during his tenure leading the Greater Spartanburg YMCA. There, he built a culture of excellence that produced national-level athletes and consistently placed the program among the elite YMCA teams in the country.
Beyond team success, Dan is a recognized leader in coach education. As a former Director of Events for the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA), he played a pivotal role in shaping how coaches engage in the sport, helping them get training and certification in the United States. An ASCA Level 5 coach himself, Dan brings a deep, scientifically-backed understanding of long-term athlete development to every clinic he leads.
