Vital
Born in Greenville, PA, son of William and Lucille Bailey Daisley on January 26, 1934

Education
Strong Vincent High School Graduate – swimming and basketball 91952) Edinboro University Graduate (1965)

Military
U.S. Army Agency (4 years)

Employment
YMCA – Executive Director (27 years)
Mercyhurst College – Administrator and Coach (4 years) Edinboro University – Assistant Director Student Services (6 years)

Honors
International Swimming Hall of Fame (1985 – youngest ever) National Swimming Hall of Fame (1984) Pennsylvania Swimming Hall of Fame (1982) *Connie Carroll Award – Outstanding National Official (1983) *Joe Rodgers Award – Competitive Swimming Contribution (1984) *Only recipient of both awards since inception (1975) “Bill Daisley Day” in Erie – June 15, 1982

Coaching and Official's Positions
YMCA (14 years) 318 wins and 8 losses (.975) National Swimming Committee Vice President (17 years) National YMCA Swimming Meet Director for 1700+ swimmers in Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, Florida (4 years) National Swimming Committee NCAA Rules Interpreter (22 years) National Senior Swimming Rules Interpreter in National, Tennessee PIAA and YMCA Swimming and Diving Official (22 years) PIAA Swimming rules interpreter for local chapter (22 years) PIAA Basketball Official (17 years) YMCA Swimming Coach (20+ years) Mercyhurst College Swimming and Volleyball Coach (4 years) Sports Columnist for Erie Daily Times and Weekender as the handicapper for Commodore Downs (The Horse's Mouth)

Major Accomplishments
Brought YMCA State Meet (girls and boys) to Central (Tech) High School in Erie Brought YMCA National Swimming Meet to Edinboro University (1972 and 1975) Saw selection of two (2) Erie swimmers as YMCA National Meet Swimmer of the Year YMCA Industrial League Administrator Initiated Port-A-Pool Program in the City of Erie

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