Coaching Staff

Meet the experienced coaches dedicated to developing confident athletes, refining technique, and inspiring competitive success.

William Deatly

Head Coach

Years Coaching at Elite: 14 (September 1994 to present)

Position: Head Coach, Head Senior Training Group Coach

Previous Coaching Experience:

- 13 years: Summit YMCA, Assistant Coach

- 4 Summers: Noe Pond Club (1977-1980) Head Coach: 2 Years

- 1 year: Madison YMCA (Swimmer/Assistant Coach-1975-1976)

Swimming Experience: 4 Year Letter Winner at Lafayette College (1977-1980)

Captain: 1979-1980

Distance Free Specialist 500/1000/1650

Age Group Experience: Summit YMCA & Madison YMCA

Other: Husband to Brandy and Father to Corey (18) & Tad (17) both swimmers

Mo Abdelaal

Head Coach

Coach Mo is currently serving his first year as the Scarlet Elite Head Coach, marking his second tenure with Scarlet Aquatics (2008-2020, 2025-Present). Bringing extensive national-level experience back to New Jersey.

Prior to returning to Scarlet Aquatics, Coach Mo served as the Associate Head Coach with the Razorback Aquatic Club (AquaHawgs) in Northwest Arkansas from 2020-2025. During this five-year period, he was instrumental in the program's ascent from ranking 6th in the LSC Senior Championships to becoming a Silver Medal Club for three consecutive years. His leadership was recognized statewide, earning him the honor of Arkansas Senior Coach of the Year in 2021, 2023, and 2025.

Key achievements during this tenure include:

- Coached 19 athletes to Summer Junior Nationals and 6 athletes to US Summer Nationals.

- Developed 2 athletes for the 2024 US Olympic Trials.

- Guided athletes to over 50 LSC and State age group records.

- Led the men’s team to a victory at Futures Championships and achieved multiple team titles at Senior and

Age Group Championships.

- Led the team to 4 consecutive top 3 finishes at Region 8 Sectionals championships. In 2025, his team performances earned the award for most gold medals.

During his prior years with Scarlet Aquatics (2008-2020), Mohamed was directly responsible for developing elite talent for the global stage. He was selected as a USA-S National Junior Team Coach in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Between 2015 and 2020, multiple athletes under his guidance achieved world top-100 times in the 18-and-under category.

His international coaching impact includes medal performances at:

- 2018 Junior Pan Pacific Games & 2019 Pan American Games

- 2016 European Championships & 2019 Junior European Championships Ï 2019 Junior World Championships

- 2016 Olympic Games (Two semi-finalist finishes)

Mohamed was honored as a top 50 ASCA Age Group Coach of the Year in 2017, 2019, and 2020. His athletes combined for 5 National Age Group records and over 100 NJS LSC records.

Mohamed is a graduate of Montclair State University, holding a degree in Exercise Science and Physical Education. His coaching philosophy is rooted in his own competitive background; he competed for four years at Montclair State University, where he served as team captain during his Junior and Senior years.

Coach Mo resides in Union Township, NJ, with his wife Elisha, two young children, Gabriel & Isla, and their 6 year old shepherd Willow.

Frank DiGiacomo

Assistant Coach - Senior Training Groups

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Michelle Ducharme

Lead Coach - Wave Blacks

With over 15 years of coaching experience at Scarlet Aquatics (since 2008), I have dedicated the past decade to working with competitive 11–14 year-old swimmers. I believe swimming is one of the most rewarding sports, and I’m passionate about helping young athletes set goals, push their limits, and grow both in and out of the water. My coaching style emphasizes accountability, effort, and teamwork—while making sure swimmers enjoy the process and have fun along the way.

As a swimmer, I competed at the age group level in Connecticut before continuing my career at Seton Hall University, where I earned a scholarship for both academics and swimming. During my time there, I was honored to be named Female Athlete of the Year twice. My primary focus was freestyle, with a specialization in distance events.

Outside of the pool, I am a 4th grade teacher and live in West Orange with my husband, Ahmed. My experience as an educator strongly influences my coaching, as I strive to create a supportive, structured environment where every swimmer can succeed.

Angel Camacho

Lead Coach - Wave Teals

Email: anglcamacho@gmail.com

Phil Allocco

Lead Coach - Marlin Teals, Marlin Blacks

Coaching age group swimmers with Scarlet Elite since September 2013. ASCA level 2 certification with level 3 academic requirements fulfilled. YMCA Principles of Competitive Swimming and Diving certification. Current swim instructor with the Greater Morristown YMCA. Summer swim camp counselor/coach with both Army & Navy Swim Camps. Competitive swimming experience with the Summit Area YMCA and Crestview Club’s summer swim league.

Shane Apito

Assistant Coach

Nadia Kalyna

Assistant Coach

Swimming has been a big part of my life for over 30 years. I was a competitive swimmer from 1990 to 2003, where I learned the value of hard work, discipline, perseverance, and teamwork. The sport helped shape who I am today and gave me many experiences that I continue to carry with me both in and out of the pool.

After my competitive swimming career ended, I stayed connected to the sport as a swim parent and supporter. In 2025, I was given the opportunity to return to the pool deck as an Assistant Coach with Scarlet Elite Aquatics, bringing my lifelong love of swimming full circle.

I am passionate about helping young athletes build strong fundamentals, develop confidence, and enthusiasm. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to share my knowledge, experience, and lifelong love of sport with the next generation of swimmers, and I am excited to be part of their journey as they grow, achieve their goals, and shape the future of the sport.

Outside of the pool, I reside in Bayonne, NJ, with my husband, Edoardo, and our two daughters. My oldest daughter, Eva, is a competitive dancer at Studio L in Hoboken, while my youngest daughter, Sofia, is a currently a competitive swimmer with Scarlet Elite Aquatics. Professionally, I work as an accountant for Reinauer Transportation Companies.

In addition to my passion for swimming, I have a deep love for animals and enjoy volunteering as a foster for rescue organizations, helping provide care and temporary homes for animals in need.