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Dan Colella
Men's Swimming & Diving Head Coach
at Duke University
• Durham, NC
• NCAA DI
Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach
at Duke University
• Durham, NC
• NCAA DI

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Dan Colella
Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Duke University

Date: May 6, 2020

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"Dan is very passionate about what he does. He is very understanding of the rigorous lifestyle of a Duke Student Athlete. At times his coaching seems irrational and not optimal however. Be a swimmer and student at Duke was an incredible experience."
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Duke University

Date: April 25, 2020

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Duke University

Date: February 1, 2017

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Duke University

Date: January 25, 2017

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"My Duke Swimming family is one of the best parts of being here at Duke, but my swimming experience has been a challenge. My head coach definitely plays favorites, is not consistent in how he treats his swimmers, and is not the most understandable when it comes to injuries and school work. If you love having close teammates, and are able to coach yourself - fully recommend DST; if you require motivation and a hands on coach - maybe look at other options."
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Duke University

Date: January 18, 2017

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Duke University

Date: August 20, 2016

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"Dan truly cares about his swimmers and wants the best for them. He puts you and your health first and swimming second. I've been honored to work with such an incredible coach."
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Duke University

Date: April 6, 2016

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"Dan would be great assistant coach. However, as a head coach he tends to make decisions that help his personal interests versus standing by the team and making sacrifices so we can succeed. I am extremely disappointed with the way that Dan handles team problems and manages the various swimmers on the team with regards to their behavior. He lacks consistency, strength, leadership, and vision for our team and his lack of ability cripples the talent that we recruit."
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