Christian Cantwell is in his first season as an assistant coach of the New York University men’s swimming team. His primary responsibilities with the Violets include working with the team’s stroke, sprint, distance, and middle distance swimmers, as well as assisting with the program’s recruiting efforts.
Most recently, Cantwell served as the assistant coach for the National Development Team (15-18) of the Camden County (NJ) YMCA from 2004-06. While there, he was responsible for all aspects of training and development. From 2002-05, Cantwell also taught stroke and turn clinics for all age groups of the U.S. Swimming Jersey Wahoos Swim Club.
A 2003 graduate of Auburn University with a degree in communication, Cantwell qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 100- and 200-yard butterfly and was a national finalist in the 200-yard butterfly as a senior. A member of the Tigers’ 1999 NCAA Division I National Championship team, he also helped the program capture four Southeastern Conference titles (1999-2002).
Prior to achieving collegiate success, Cantwell was a two-time New Jersey State Champion at Cherry Hill West High School, where he also earned high school All-America honors.
Cantwell, who also serves as the assistant natatorium manager at NYU’s Palladium Athletic Facility, currently resides in Cherry Hill, NJ.
