Ciarán Dalton has been with the Garnet since 2003. He began his playing career in Swarthmore on various Swarthmore Recreation Association teams. He attended Strath Haven High School in Wallingford, Pa., where he was a three-year varsity letter-winner and an All-Delco selection his senior year. Dalton then attended Millersville University, and was a four-year varsity player. He was selected for the All-PSAC 2nd team his sophomore and junior seasons. As a senior, he was team captain, was named to the All-PSAC 1st team, and earned Mid-Atlantic Regional All-America honors. He currently ranks second all-time in Millersville history in goals with 43, assists (19), and points (105). Dalton also played semi-professionally for the Cobh Ramblers in Ireland.
Dalton earned his B.A. in Special Education from Millersville in 2000 and his Master's Degree in regular education at Temple University in 2004. He earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from Immaculata University in 2011. He has been working for the Interboro School District since 2000 as a primary emotional support teacher and behavior specialist. In addition, Dalton owns a private practice in Media where he specializes in sport psychology. Prior to joining the Garnet, he was an assistant coach at Strath Haven for three years. He helped Strath Haven to the 2001 State Championship and they were runners-up in 2002.
Due in large part to Dalton's work with the Garnet attackers, Swarthmore's 2010 team achieved the best goal differential in team history (+36). The team scored in 19 of its 21 matches, and 11 Garnet players scored at least one goal. He also aided in the development of All-American Morgan Langley '11, who produced the best single-season offensive numbers in program history (14 goals, 14 assists) in 2010.
Dalton has launched the psychological development of the Garnet players through confidence building, visual imagery, cognitive strategies, mindfulness, and improved focus. Dalton has helped the Garnet become a leader in community service, and is also involved with many local youth soccer programs. For additional sport psychology information visit www.cdaltonpsychology.com.
He resides in Wallingford with his wife, Jenn and two children, Jack and Addison.
