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John A. Casadia
1251 Mayfair Ct.
Vineland, NJ 08360
Ph: 609-794-6800 ~ Fax: 609-794-2554 |
ASCA Certification Level: |
5
Years Coaching: 34 |
| Present Position: |
Biology Teacher, Girls High School
Dolphin's (summer) Swim Coach |
Employer: |
Vineland Board of Education & Dolphin Swim Club |
| Notable Coaching
Achievements |
State Record for most wins (402)
Recipient of Rotary's Paul Harris Award
Numerous "Coach of the Year" Awards
Numerous Local and State proclamations and Resolutions for Coaching
Vineland's "Man of the Year" and Educator of the year awards
88 State Champions, 40 All Americans, 20 Scholastic All Americans Several National Record
holders, League Titles, A State Team Title, won 19 straight conference titles and 187
straight conference meets. |
Most Recent Speaking Engagement |
1998 ~ USA presentation at the Olympic training Center
High School Weight Training, Goal Stetting, Taper |
| Recent Previous
Presentations: |
1998 ~ NJ State: Starts/Turns ~ Jim Loper 609-259-2776
1994 ~ ASCA Clinic: Key Factors in High School Coaching ~ John Leonard 800-356-2722
1985 ~ ASCA Clinic: How to develop a Swim Team Newsletter ~ John Leonard 800-356-2722
199? ~ NISCA Clinic: Coaching the High School Swimmer ~ Bob Hartman 860-688-6139 |
| Favorite Topics: |
Training High School Swimmers with a wide range of abilities
Motivating swimmers of all ages/abilities
Goal Setting
Making your team special |
| Daily Speaker Fee Range:
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$ varies with number and time of presentations |
Biography:
Married with two sons, both adults.
Biology teacher at VHS North. Have been employed by the Vineland Board of Education
since 1965.
Born and raised in Vineland, NJ
College attended: Monmouth University, graduating with a BS in Biology Teaching in
1966.
Graduate work completed in the field of Biology
Coaching during the summer at Dolphin Swim Club in Vineland since 1963 to present.
Began the VHS Swim Program in 1973 to present except for 1992. Coached both boys
and girls until 1993. From 1993 to present coaching girls only. During this
time VHS Swimming has been recognized as one of the finest programs in the state.
The Team has received many awards for it's excellence both in the pool and out. The
team is known for its many unique traditions such as its color poster, weekly newsletter,
and fine Yearbook. The team has conducted yearly Community Service Projects which
have generated over $100,000.
The Program is well known for the discipline and community involvement required of its
athletes. Swimmers leave the program with a firm knowledge of stroke technique.
NISCA
Professional Awards Resume: updated 10/20/1998
NISCA State Delegate since 1980
President of New Jersey Swimming Coaches Association 1977-78
Member of numerous Local and State swimming committees (currently 8)
Speaker at numerous local and state clinics (over 100)
Speaker at the ASCA World Clinic 1985 and 1994
Teams have conducted numerous projects to benefit crippled children, children with
terminal illnesses, etc. The past three projects have generated over $90,000.
To be a member of the high school team each team member must participate in at least two
community service projects.
Outstanding Boys/Girls swim records: won 19 straight League Titles, 187 straight
conference wins spanning 19 years. Conference dual meet record 187-1.
Over 88 State Champions and 50 NISCA All Americans
Several short course meter record holders
Team members have received over $800,000 in scholarships
Nationally known High School Swim Team Yearbook, Newsletter, and Team Poster.
Speaker at NISCA National convention
Elected to NJSIAA (State) Hall of Fame
Over 50 Local and State Resolutions honoring coaching achievements and Team
accomplishments.
NFICA recipient of State Resolutions honoring coaching achievements.
NFICA recipient of State Ative Coach Award -- 1992
Coaching 37 years (27 years at the High School level)
NISCA member since 1973
NISCA Outstanding Service Award - 1988 and Zone Award
Numerous Coaching of the Year awards
Sixth or better every year at State Meet
Rotary, Paul Harris Fellow Award 1992
Published several articles in swimming magazines and newsletters
Team features in several swimming magazines and swimming articles
NISCA 25 year award - 1985
Coached the VHS girls swimming and diving team to the State Championships in 1996.
This was the first State Title in any Girls Sports at VHS
Trustee, Keep Vineland Beautiful and member of the Vineland Environment Com.
NJSCA representative
Girls won the South Jersey League Title in 1980 and 1997
New Jersey Record for most wins: 401 wins and 65 losses (.865)
New Jersey State Swimming Official since 1974
Speaker at the NJSCA Swimming Clinic for the past several years
Speaker at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs - 1998.
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