University of Connecticut Athletics
UConn Sports Performance Announces Hiring of Kyle Cusson and Joel DeMarco Named Director of Olympic Sports Performance
10/23/2023 10:47:00 AM | General
STORRS, Conn. – UConn Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance Moe Butler announced that Kyle Cusson has been hired as Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach and Joel DeMarco has been elevated to the Director of Olympic Sports Performance.
Cusson, who first joined the staff in 2021, will be working with the UConn softball and women's swimming and diving programs. Prior to UConn, Cusson served as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Trinity College, overseeing all aspects of training for Men's and Women's Track & Field, Men's and Women's Soccer, Men's and Women's Squash, and Women's Crew. A native of Springfield, MA, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Exercise Science from Springfield College and his Masters of Science degree from Concordia.
"We are excited to have Coach Cusson with us in full time status," commented Butler. "He is an excellent coach and brings a wealth of knowledge to this position."
DeMarco, who has been at UConn since 2012, will have oversight of all Olympic sports performance teams and staff and will directly work the baseball, women's hockey and volleyball programs. Prior to his current team assignments, Joel assisted with Football and oversaw training for the Men's & Women's Track & Field/Cross Country, Men's and Women's Tennis and Golf teams. He has coached student-athletes to 2 AAC Conference Championships with Women's Track & Field, a Men's Track and Field AAC Outdoor Championship, as well as the 2021 Big East Regular Season and Conference Baseball Championship. He has also coached 5 All-Americans, 17 MLB draft picks, and 11 NFL draft picks. A native of North Adams, MA, Joel earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Health Performance from the University of New England and his Master of Education in Exercise Science and Sports Studies from Springfield College.
"Coach DeMarco has been an invaluable asset to the Sport Performance Department since his first days on campus," Butler said. "He is a tremendous member of the sport performance staff and we are thankful to have him managing our Olympic Sports Performance."
