Our Coaches
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Shauntaye Williams-Monroe, Head Track & Field Coach
Shauntaye started off as a “parent volunteer coach” in 2012. Throughout her years, she has coached athletes to Junior/All-American status in the long & short sprints, long/triple, and high jump. Shauntaye is a former SCSU Owl, where she competed in long jump, triple jump, and sprints. Shauntaye was also a member of SCSU's field hockey team, where she played goalkeeper. She is currently the Associate Director of Alumni Communications at the University of New Haven and the Head Track & Field Coach at Wilbur Cross High School, indoor & outdoor programs. Her daughters are Ayannuah ( current student-athlete at UNH), Alyssa, Alyanna, and Aaliyah.
Certifications: USATF Certified Level 1 Coach, USATF Level 2 Jumps
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Deb Gibilaro, Cross Country/Distance Coach
Deb was a member of our club during her high school years. She has been coaching with NHAGTC for the past 4 years. Deb competed in cross country and track & field at a Division 1 university. She coached at Quinnipiac University for seven years. She enjoys running daily and is also an archery coach.
Certifications: USATF Level Certified Level 1 Coach, USATF Level 2 Endurance Coach, USATF Level 2 Coach Endurance/Distance running.
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SASHA BENJAMIN, TEAM ADMINISTRATOR
Sasha began working with the club 19 years ago, alongside coach William Thompson, and has coached many national champions. Sasha obtained her masters in “clinical mental health counseling” at SCSU where she is a former SCSU lady Owl, who competed in 100m, 200m, 400m, and relays. Sasha coached many All-American during her time at SCSU. Sasha also coached a year and a half as an assistant coach at James Hillhouse High School. Sasha is currently the head track & field coach at St. Joes in Fairfield.
Certifications: Certified Level 1 Coach, USATF level 2 Hurdles.