Coach Mark has been coaching with the C-Cerpants since spring of 1999; Mark has worked with all groups but has found a home with the Intermediate and Junior swimmers for the 2006-2007 season.  Mark being a island native graduated from OCHS where he was a three sport Varsity athlete and Captain of the OCHS swim team. Mark then went on to Montclair State University where he had a wonderful swim career under Coach Brian McLaughlin, and graduated with a degree in Health and Physical Education.  In 2005 Mark was an assistant for the Paramus High School Swim Team.  Also Mark is one of the youngest Sr. Guard for the Ocean City Beach Patrol where he runs the Jr. Lifeguard program.  Mark also has competed and placed in various lifeguard races both regionally and nationally.

Coach Mark believes the key to being a successful swimmer is to be dedicated, work hard, and take advantage of any pointers our wonderful and knowledgeable coaching staff has to offer.