"Coach Chris has been the step that I needed to get better, he’s pushed me through the toughest times making me feel supported the whole way through. He’s passionate for the sport and making everyone the best they can be. TopDogs!!!"

"Chris Natoli is hands down the best coach I've ever had in my 16-year swimming journey. He really helped me find my love for the sport when I was uncertain about swimming in college. What truly sets him apart is his ability to making practice fun—it's never just a job or a chore; it’s our passion. Like any good coach, he points out both our strengths and the areas where we can grow, which is just part of being a collegiate athlete, no matter the level. Some of my favorite moments are the chats we have after my races, regardless of how I performed. He’s always straightforward about what did or didn’t go right and, more importantly, how I can improve. He never brings me down; instead, he guides me through finding solutions so I can avoid making the same mistakes in the future. This approach really creates a positive vibe within our team. We all come to practice with a shared goal of getting better, and it’s Chris who inspires us every step of the way."

"He knows the game through and through. As long as you trust the process, you will get results with Chris."

"Coach Natoli is the best coach I have ever had. In the world of sports, especially swimming, poor coaching is the reason that so many walk away from the sport. I regained my love for swimming once I started working with Chris Natoli. He curates the training to each swimmer individually and promotes a respectful, competitive environment."

"My experience with Natoli has been extremely positive. He creates championship athletes and is passionate about his swimmers. He makes me feel seen at practice and takes time to listen to my concerns. Natoli checks on his swimmers when they are sick or dealing with personal things. His practices ensure you put in the work to gain the best result. Natoli is one of the best coaches I have had and it would be a pleasure to be coached by him. "

"Coach takes pride and what he does and you can see it from his past success."

"A couple of disgruntled reviews on this exceptional coach. Coach Natoli is the most caring and diligent coach around. I urge you to do your due diligence on his record both in the classroom and the pool. "

"Coach Natoli is the kindest and most sincere Coach that I have ever had the chance to swim for. He is fair and considerate. A great motivator and somebody who makes you better. I highly recommend swimming for him. "

"I have had the incredible opportunity to swim for Coach Natoli for the past two years. From my experience, Chris is an extremely knowledgeable, passionate, caring man who takes the time to get to know his swimmers. When I was frustrated and ready to give up, Coach Natoli encouraged me and gave me the confidence to believe in the training and hard work I had put in. Other reviews of Coach Chris paint him as a hard, angry child with little knowledge and nothing to offer his swimmers but a harsh word. This is not true. I can tell you that I am the swimmer and man I am today thanks to the guidance of Coach Chris. I have never once seen Coach Chris lose his temper, yell at a swimmer, or otherwise treat an athlete unfairly. His knowledge and dedication to the sport are evident, his charismatic coaching style is refreshing, and his commitment to his athletes is unparalleled. Coach Natoli is a great coach. "

"Real standup gentleman. Runs a fair and honest program. I had the opportunity to sit in on a few workouts he ran and was blow away by his attention to detail and knowledge of the sport. Truly has done wonders with the program since taking it over. Really put Marymount in a competitive position in NCAA DIII swimming. 10/10 recommend. "

"Coach Natoli is a world class swim coach. Marymount is lucky to have him. His students excel in the pool and especially the classroom. Any doubt just look up his records and team GPA. "