Coach Steve

Head Coach/ Lead Senior Group Coach/ National Group Coach

stevenpaulcusano@gmail.com

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

Anne Callahan

Lead Age Group Coach

amcallahan.AMC@gmail.com

Coaching Experience

Cougar Aquatic Team

Master's Swim


Notable Achievements

Division 1 UConn Swimmer

Junior National Qualifier

CT All State in 50 Free and 100 Free

All State Scholar Athlete 

State Open Runner Up

Colonies Zone Record 50 Free (2022)

2nd World Ranking 50 Free (2022)

USMS All-American- 3 Individual Events (2022-2023)

USMS National Top Ten- 15 Individual Events, 5 Relay Events


Clubs

Connecticut Masters (CONN)

Erin O'Connell

Lead Juniors Group Coach

aquaticstrength@gmail.com

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

Tim Landon

Assistant Seniors Group Coach

timothylandon1941@gmail.com

Coaching Experience:

Cougar Aquatic Team

Assistant Seniors Group Coach Valley Shore YMCA Marlins

Advanced Team Coach Shoreline Aquatic Club

Assistant Coach Soundview YMCA Stingrays

Has spent the last 10 years coaching CT Swimming with multiple Age Group, CT Seniors, and Zones appearances by his swimmers


Swimming Achievements:

Former CT Swimmer for VSYM & CCAT

Multiple Seniors and Sectional Appearances

Franklin Marshall College Swim Team 2010-2014

Captain 2014

Centennial Conference Finalist 2010-2014

Centennial Conference Champion 400 IM 2011

Centennial Conference Champion 1650 Freestyle 2012

Erin Marica

Assistant Age Group Coach

ekmarica32@gmail.com

Coaching Experience

Cougar Aquatic Team

Haddam Killingworth Recreation Swim Lessons Instructor (Current)

Haddam Killingworth Masters Swim Team (Current)


Notable Achievements

Cougar Aquatic Team Athlete (2013-2023)

Age Group Qualifier - 400 freestyle, 200 freestyle

Haddam Killingworth High School Swim Team (2019-2023)

Haddam Killingworth High School Swim Team Captain

Competed in Class S State Championships - 500 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 400 freestyle relay, 200

individual medley relay (2019-2023)

Sophia Campo

Assistant Juniors Coach

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