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Our coaches
The coaches who lead CAT practice at the Haddam Killingworth High School pool.
Head Coach · Lead Senior Group Coach · National Group Coach
Steve Cusano
Certifications
- USA Swimming
- CIAC
- NCAA Recruiting
- NCAA Coaching
- Red Cross CPR/ First Aid
- CT Coaching
- SSI Advanced + Rescue Diver
- FL Boating License
Coaching Experience
- Eastern Connecticut State University- Assistant Coach (2022-Present)
- Cougar Aquatic Team (USA Program)- Head Coach (2018-Present)
- Haddam Killingworth High School Swim Team (2020-Present)
- Haddam Killingworth Middle School Swim Team (2020-Present)
Notable Achievements
- Southern Connecticut State University Graduate- Swimming and Diving Team
- Voted in as Captain of Swim Team as a Junior
- SCSU Swim Team Alumni- Four Year Member
- NFHS Network Broadcaster/ Producer
- SCC DII Coach of the Year (Nominated and Awarded by Peers) (2023)
- 3 Time Conference Championship Team Member in 4 Seasons (NE-10)
- 2011 Northeast - 10 Conference Relay Winner- 200 Medley Relay- Anchor
Lead Juniors Group Coach
Erin O'Connell
Certifications
- USA Swimming
- CIAC
Coaching Experience
- Cougar Aquatic Team
- Haddam Killingworth Recreation- Swim Lessons Supervisor (Current)
- Charter Oak Aquatic Club (USA Team)- Head Junior Coach, Assistant Age Group Coach (2019-2021)
- Big Sky Swim Team (2018-2020)
- Chicago Lakeshore Swim Team- Swim Team Lead (2014-2016)
- Sycamore Hills Swim Team- Head Coach (2006-2008)
Notable Achievements
- Roger Williams University Graduate- Swim Team- 2 Time New England Qualifier 100 Breast
- 2 Time New England Qualifier- Age 11
- 2 Time 50 Breast Regional Champion- Age 14
- Placed Top 6 in CCC Conference 100 Breast- 2004, 2005
- High School- 4 Time State Qualifier for 100 Breast
Coach · CAT athlete 2017 to 2025
Sofia Campo
Coaching Experience
- Cougar Aquatic Team
- Haddam Killingworth Recreation Swim Lessons Instructor (4 Years)
Notable Achievements
- Cougar Aquatic Team Athlete (2017-2025)
- Haddam Killingworth High School Swim Team (2020-2024)
- Cougar Aquatic Team Coaches Award (2025)
- Lifeguard
- CPR Certified
- Business Major at Middlesex Community College
Also on deck
Tim Landon
Assistant Seniors Group Coach
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