Monmouth Hires Hayley Masi as Head Swim Coach
Monmouth University on Wednesday announced the hiring of Hayley Masi as its new head swim coach.
Masi spent the last three seasons on the staff at the University of Connecticut as an assistant. She was part of the 2024 Big East Coaching Staff of the Year, a group that posted a .690 winning percentage in her three seasons.
“I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to lead the swim program at Monmouth University,” Masi said in a press release. “I am looking forward to continuing the traditions of the programs while at the same time aiming for and reaching new heights. Being a local, I have a lot of New Jersey pride, and I am excited to expand both the men’s and women’s programs to make them a standout in not only the CAA but also in the NCAA scopes. I would like to thank Director of Athletics Jen Sansevero and the entire search committee for trusting me and having the confidence in my ability to guide this program into a new era. I can’t wait to get started!”
Masi was previously an assistant coach at Fordham University, which finished second in the 2020 Atlantic 10 Championships and sent its first swimmer to NCAAs in more than 15 years. She arrived at Fordham after serving as the head coach at Maine Maritime Academy.
Masi swam at UMass, where she was a senior captain. She’s a two-time national champion in lifeguard rescue races and has worked with Monmouth County Junior Lifeguards and Navy Swim Camps to develop water safety in the community.
“Hayley brings a championship mindset and the experience needed to take Monmouth Swimming to the next level,” Director of Athletics Jen Sansevero said. “Her ability to develop high-performing teams and inspire student-athletes aligns with our vision for sustained success in the pool and beyond. We are thrilled to welcome her to West Long Branch.”
Masi received a bachelor’s degree in public health with a minor in education from UMass in 2018, and she’s pursuing a master’s degree from the University of West Virginia.
