Coaching Staff
Meet Scarlet's experienced coaches dedicated to helping swimmers pursue and achieve personal excellence.
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.
Michelle Ducharme
Associate Head Coach
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.
I have been involved in swimming for as long as I can remember, with over 18 years of
coaching experience at the collegiate and club levels and more than 20 years of
experience in swim instruction.
As a swimmer, I was a four-year varsity swimmer and two-year captain at Parsippany
High School, as well as an age-group swimmer for Pirate’s Swim Club under Brian
Ippolito. I continued my swimming career at William Paterson University, where I swam
for four years and began my coaching journey.
As an instructor, I developed age-appropriate lesson plans and helped young swimmers
build confidence in the water. Throughout my coaching career, I have focused on
swimmer development, proper technique, and creating a positive training environment
where athletes can grow and reach their potential.
This is my fourth year with Scarlet Aquatics, where I serve as the Lead Trainer for Age
Group Advanced. I look forward to many more successful seasons with the team!
Frank DiGiacomo
Senior Advanced Coach
(Coming Soon)
Phil Allocco
Age Group Coach
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. Experience as 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
Age Group Coach
(Coming Soon)
Nadia Kalyna
Age Group 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.
Yefim shoykhet
Age Group Coach
Coach Yefim Shoykhet brings more than 50 years of experience in competitive swimming,
athlete development, and aquatics leadership. Since 1992, he has served as Aquatics Director
and Head Coach of the Tidal Wave Swim Team at the Boys & Girls Club of Union County,
developing swimmers from beginners through state, national, international, and Olympic-level
competition.
Coach Shoykhet holds a Master’s degree in Physical Education and Exercise Physiology with a
specialization in Aquatics from Herzen State Pedagogical University, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Before coming to the United States, he served as Head Coach of a competitive swimming
academy in Tiraspol, Moldova, where he developed national champions, record holders, and
swimmers who competed at the USSR National Championships. Athletes from his training
system also went on to compete in rowing at the 1988 Olympic Games for the former USSR.
After relocating to the United States, Coach Shoykhet created a comprehensive
developmental system that integrates learn-to-swim instruction, stroke-development camps,
and competitive swimming. Over more than three decades, more than 1,000 swimmers have
progressed through his programs.
Coaching Achievements
● 2017–2018 – USA Swimming Junior National finalists
● 2018 – TYR Pro Swim Series qualifiers
● 2018 – Youth Olympic Games: 7th place, 200m backstroke
● 2019 – Youth World Championships: 7th place, 200m backstroke
● Developed a South American Champion and record holder
● Coached South American Championship podium finishers
● Worked with the Colombian and Bermuda National Teams
● Developed a New Jersey State Record Holder
● 2024 – Developed a swimmer who competed at the Paris Olympic Games
Coach Yefim is passionate about developing technically strong, disciplined, and confident
swimmers through proper technique, consistency, competitive experience, and long-term athlete
development.
Samuel madriz
Take Your Mark Coach
Coach Sam is currently serving his first tenure as a coach for Scarlet Aquatics. Bringing in experience coaching age-group swimmers to elite level athletes.
Samuel began his swimming & coaching journey at the BGCUC, where he worked as a swim instructor. (2017-2020) At 15, he was instrumental in the building of the "Pre-Swim Team". Preparing many successful swimmers to the competitive level.
When he was not working, Sam swam under TWST.
Accomplishments;
2-time Junior Olympics Qualifier
Team Record in the 1000 Freestyle (SCY)
After Leaving NJ to pursue his college degree, Sam worked as an intern at Charles River Aquatics in Wellesley, Massachusetts.(2022-23). Working mainly the 13 & O age groups. Gaining valuable experience in one of New-England's most recognized Swim Clubs.
After graduating in 2024, Coach Sam Returned to NJ,. Where he became the Assistant Varsity Coach of Boy’s and Girls’ Swimming for the Pingry School & volunteer coached at Drew University (2024-25).
Accolades include;
Boys State Sectional Title
Boys & Girls Preps Champs
Girls State Champ in the 200 Medley Relay at NJ Meet of Champions
Coach Sam would then Rejoin Tidal Wave Swim Team in 2025 as an assistant coach under 30 year veteran Coach Yefim Shoykhet.
Samuel is a graduate of Regis College, holding a degree in Sports Management and a minor in Athletic Coaching. He competed for Three years at Regis, where he served as a team captain during his Junior & Senior Year.
Accolades include;
3-time Conference Finalist
Runner-up in the 200 fly at GNAC Championships
Coach Sam is a resident of Union, on his off time he enjoys sports like Soccer & creating content on social media.
billy ruddy
Mini Marlins Coach
Coach Billy is a recent graduate from Rider University Swim and Dive. He served as a team captain for the 25-26 season and holds multiple Rider University program records and pool records at collegiate settings. Coach Billy started competitive swimming at the age of 8 and continued to grow in the sport of swimming to become an NCAA Division 1 Athlete.
Outside of his own swim career, Coach Billy served as an Assistant Coach for Whitewaters Swim Club during his time as a student athlete, helping develop athletes between the ages of 11-18 years old. He has also coached the Technique Swim Academy in Cambridge Massachusetts for the summer of 2026.
Coach Billy brings his experience as both a high level competitive swimmer and a coach to the pool, with a passion to help swimmers develop skills, technique, and confidence to reach their next level in the water.
William Deatly &
Brandy deatly
Founders & Head Coach Emeritus
Years Coaching at Elite: 22 (September 1994 to July 2026)
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 & Tad who are both swimmers.
