University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics

Women's Swimming & Diving

Charlie McCanless
Charlie McCanless
  • Title:
    Assistant Coach
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Charlie McCanless is in his second year as a volunteer assistant coach with the UNC Asheville swim program.

 

He began his swimming career at the age of six and swam his way through college, finishing at East Carolina as a varsity record holder and team captain. 

 

While at ECU, he worked for Greenville Country Club as head coach and after graduation he worked for SwimMac Carolina. Following a move to Boston, Charlie worked for Charles River Aquatics as Senior Group Coach and a primary Age Group Coach. He's worked with all ages and abilities, from Junior National Level Qualifiers to children brand new to the sport to adults looking to hone technique.

 

Currently he is the head coach at Smoky Mountain Aquatic Club. Charlie is still a competitor himself and a proud US Masters Swimmer. 

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