Charles Silvia
Coach Silvia between 1940-1970 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 3, 1911 Somerville, Massachusetts |
| Died | June 16, 1998 (aged 87) Springfield, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | Springfield College 1934 BA |
| Playing career | |
| 1929-1934 | Springfield College |
| Position(s) | Distance Freestyle, Individual Medley |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1934-1937 | The New Hampton School (Athletic Director, Coach) |
| 1937-1978 | Springfield College (Swimming Coach) |
| 1944-1945 | New Haven YMCA Wilbraham Academy (Multi-sport coach) |
| 1956 | U.S. Olympic Team Asst. Coach, Swimming |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 214 Wins |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 10 New England Championships | |
| Awards | |
| 1970 NCAA District 1 Coach of the Year 1976 Springfield College Hall of Fame 2002 ASCA Hall of Fame 1976 International Swimming Hall of Fame Collegiate & Scholastic Swim Trophy CSCAA 100 Greatest Coaches of the Century | |
Charles Eaton "Red" Silvia was an All-American competitive swimmer for Springfield College, and a Hall of Fame swimming coach for Springfield from 1937 through 1978 where he led his teams to ten New England Intercollegiate Championships. A 1956 Assistant Olympic swimming coach, he was an outstanding contributor to the swimming community and served as President of the College Swimming Coaches Association of America, as well as chairing the Board of the International Swimming Hall of Fame. He authored seven books on swimming, Life Saving, and Scuba Diving, and was best known for his book, Life Saving and Water Safety Today.