We are excited to announce 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐨 as the new Head Coach of Girls Basketball at Wildwood Catholic Academy!
Coach Caruso is a proud Wildwood Catholic graduate, former 1,000-point scorer, was a Press Player of the Year, and a key contributor on a South Jersey Championship team and two Cape-Atlantic League Championship teams. She was also inducted into the Wildwood Catholic Hall of Fame in 2025.
Coach Caruso's career highlights include:
- Assistant coach with head coach Fran Saint John from 1999-2010
- Assistant coach with head coach Steve DiPatri from 2016-2026
- During her years as a junior varsity coach, she compiled multiple winning seasons, including several undefeated campaigns
Over the past decade, she helped guide the Lady Crusaders to numerous 20-win seasons, three appearances in the CAL Championship Game, and two South Jersey Championship Game appearances
Coach Caruso brings outstanding leadership, provides mentorship, and has a deep love for Wildwood Catholic Academy. Coach Caruso's passion for the game, dedication to developing young women, and unwavering loyalty to Wildwood Catholic Academy make her the ideal person to lead the next chapter of Lady Crusaders Basketball.
Please join us in congratulating 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐨 on this well-deserved appointment!
The future is bright for Lady Crusaders Basketball. 𝐆𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬!