From a young age, Coach DeGraw had a passion for swimming.  He swam as a summer seasonal swimmer for over 4 years for The Gran Centurions Swim Team.  After aging out of the summer swim team program, he decided to become an official.  In 2014, Coach DeGraw became a certified swimming official through the New Jersey Swimming and Diving Conference and has been actively officiating for over 2 years. Coach DeGraw has also received additional training through the National Federation of State High School Associations, holds a Certified Pool/Spa Operator Certification through the National Swimming Pool Foundation and is a Certified Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor through the American Red Cross.  Coach DeGraw is also a member of the National High School Coaches Association.  Coach DeGraw graduated from Kean University  with an Master of Arts in Educational Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in History, summa cum laude and is a proud product of the Woodbridge Township School District; he graduated from Colonia High School.  During the 2019-2020 season, Coach DeGraw was selected among his peers as both the GMC All-Conference Coach of the Year and well as the GMC White Division Coach of the Year. During the 2016-2017 season, Coach DeGraw was selected among his peers as both the GMC All-Conference Coach of the Year and well as the GMC White Division Coach of the Year.  Coach DeGraw teaches social studies at Iselin Middle School.  Coach DeGraw is looking forward to working with the Colonia High School Swim Team, also known as the Swimming Patriots, this season as well as many seasons to come.

Awards and Honors

• GMC All Conference Coach of the Year 2019-2020 (Boys)

• GMC White Division Coach of the Year 2019-2020 (Boys) 

• GMC All Conference Coach of the Year 2016-2017 (Girls)

• GMC White Division Coach of the Year 2016-2017  (Girls)

• GMC Sportsmanship Award 2015-2016 (Girls) 

Season Records (Overall Wins 61 / Loss: 31)

• Season #1            2015-2016           Wins: 9 / Loss: 2

• Season #2            2016-2017           Wins: 6 / Loss: 5

• Season #3            2017-2018           Wins: 8 / Loss: 2  

• Season #4           2018-2019            Wins: 5  / Loss: 5

• Season #5           2019-2020            Wins: 7 / Loss: 5

• Season #6   2020-2021             Wins: 3 / Loss: 1 

• Season #7           2021-2022              Wins: 3 /  Loss: 5

• Season #8   2022-2023               Wins: 7  /  Loss: 3 

• Season #9           2023-2024                Wins: 6 / Loss: 2

• Season #10        2024-2025                Wins:  5 /  Loss: 1

• Season #11        2025-2026                 Wins: 3 / Loss: