While working on Wall Street, he headed the New York City's West Side YMCA Masters and then pursued training full-time as Aquatics Director at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, for a combined 15 years. His experience allowed him to scout out the best available coaches in the New York metropolitan area.
He has a B.S. in Kinesiology, has made multiple appearances on ESPN, and he has been featured in Shape Magazine, Time Out New York, & Fitness Magazine. He is also head swim trainer for Citycoach.

