Wade made the short trip to the Main Line in 2026 from La Salle University, where he served as the Assistant Swim Coach and Men’s Recruiting Coordinator for the Explorers. He oversaw the breaststroke and individual medley groups, as well as coordinated recruiting for perspective athletes. Wade was a part of Kerry Smith’s staff when she was named the A10 Men’s Coach of the year and helped coach both the male and female athletes of the meet at the 2026 A10 Championships.
He got his start in coaching at the Wissahickon Community Aquatic Club in Ambler, Pa., where he served as a swim coach from 2021-2025.
Wade competed at Arcadia University for five years as a member of the swimming and diving team. During his time there, he was a three-time individual MAC champion, team record holder in five events, on the MAC conference honor roll three times, and an Academic All-MAC selection.
Wade graduated Arcadia University in 2025 with a B.A. in Media & Communication with a concentration in Screen Media and a minor in Public Relations
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