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Profile: Chad Onken – ASCA Educator & International Swim Coach

1. Personal and Educational Background

American swim coach with over 20 years of experience in competitive swimming.

Graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.

Former competitive swimmer:

Competed at NCAA Championships.

Qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials.

2. Coaching Credentials

ASCA Level 5 Certified Coach – the highest level awarded by the American Swimming Coaches Association.

7-time winner of the ASCA Award for Coaching Excellence.

Current CEO & Co-owner of Quest Swimming, Virginia, USA.

Former Head Coach of YMCA of the Triangle Area (YOTA) – led the team to national success.

Former coach at top U.S. universities:

Auburn University – coached NCAA champions.

NC State University – produced NCAA All-Americans and Olympic Trial qualifiers.

3. ASCA Educator and International Presenter

Appointment committee member to the USA Swimming Coach Advisory Council in 2022.