Amherst College Athletics

Daniel Forsythe joined the Amherst swimming and diving staff in the fall fo 2023. He arrives with rich experience coaching across all age levels.

As a swim camp coach at the University of Texas Longhorn Swim Camp, Forsythe closely collaborated with swim coaches from the NCAA, NAIA and club levels, creating and coaching technique instruction sessions, leading dry-land workouts, and supervising campers throughout their time at the camp. 

From 2022 to 2023, Forsythe served as an assistant coach at Anglerfish Athletics. During his time there, Forsythe assisted with daily swim instruction for the national-level team ages 9-18, led daily dry-land training for athletes ages 6-18, and provided daily technique instruction for swimmers under the age of 12. 

Forsythe swam competitively on the Springfield College swim and dive team, where he is part of the school record holding team for the 200 medley relay and the 400 medley relay. Forsythe graduated from Springfield in 2023 with a bachelor of science in history and secondary education with a minor in philosophy.

He is expected to finish a masters of education in athletic leadership in May 2024.