Cam Sylvia Named Head Girls’s Swimming Coach

Providence, R.I.—Rhode Island College has named Cam Sylvia as the top ladies’s swimming coach. Sylvia is at the moment RIC’s coordinator of aquatics and spent the 2024-25 marketing campaign as an assistant ladies’s swimming coach.

Cam began his journey at Springfield College, the place a career-ending damage shifted his focus to teaching. Despite the setback, he had a huge effect on the workforce’s tradition. Working alongside former Head Coach John Taffe and present Head Coach Howard Hinds, Cam introduced an infectious vitality and positivity to each follow, making the expertise extra pleasurable and serving to to strengthen the workforce’s bond. His contributions performed a key function in main the Pride again to the NCAA Div. III National Championships for the primary time in years. Five swimmers certified, and one earned All-American honors with a seventh place end within the 50 freestyle.

After his time at Springfield College, Cam took on the function of head coach at Western New England for a season. He helped information the workforce to 6 top-five finishes on the Little East Championship, together with two runner-up finishes. Every swimmer noticed vital time drops and achieved season-best performances.

In his first 12 months at Rhode Island College, Cam helped information the workforce to a powerful displaying on the convention championship. The Anchorwomen secured 4 top-eight finishes, together with a primary, second and third place consequence. Of the 33 occasions entered, 31 have been season-best occasions, and 26 have been lifetime bests, highlighting the workforce’s exceptional progress and dedication all through the season.

“As head coach, I’m excited to build a program at Rhode Island College that is centered on growth, resilience, and purpose. I look forward to creating a supportive environment where every swimmer is empowered to reach their full potential, both in and out of the pool. I aim to foster a culture of hard work, accountability and enjoyment, helping student-athletes push beyond limits and support one another. I’m eager to help shape a strong, united team and write the next chapter of RIC Swimming together.”