6 resumes found

Former member of the CAL men's swim team (2011-2016). 2x American Record Holder, 5x NCAA Div I National Champion, 2x NCAA Div I National Team Champion, 15x NCAA All-American, and was on USA National teams (2009-2011). Over the past 4 years I have served as the National Group Assistant Coach and the Senior Group Lead Coach at Scottsdale Aquatic Club. This past August I was given the reigns Senior Group. Through mindful healthy program of individual personal development, mental health practices, overall athlete development all while making each individual feel 'seen' and welcomed, the group grew from a roster size of 16 in August, to 45+ by the end of March. I did not have the best experience in my swimming career which also spilled over into my overall development as a human being; this was much in part to a coach I had in my life. To which my driving force in why I do what I do is: "I never want an athlete to feel the way I felt growing up". 

Passionate and innovative swim coach with 10+ years of experience with advance training in strength & conditioning coaching for all age group levels. Technically competent in all facets of coaching swim teams at regional, national and international level competitive events with a strong focus on the short, medium and long term progression and individual development of each swimmer in the program. I have excellent interpersonal and communication skills gained through my coaching experience of athletes from different ages and nationalities. I have a keen insight for innovation, and as such, I developed a biomechanics analysis video tool to gain the maximum performance for each athlete. I am also qualified to teach first aid and basic life saving’s techniques.

A highly qualified educator with expertise in athletic programing and leadership, and a specialized knowledge in aquatics. Expertise includes department leadership, facility management, athletic coaching and program development. Background includes coaching experience at all major levels, collegiate, high school, and USA Swimming Club, advancing to Head of Physical Education at Poly Prep Country Day School and developing and launching a K - 12 aquatics programing in a new aquatics facility at Horace Mann School.   Over 20 years of competitive swim and water polo coaching experience.   Administrative and leadership experience includes, budget management, curriculum and program development, staff supervision, evaluation and mentoring, hiring, and scheduling.

I have been the BLA/Dolphin Aquatics’ Program Director since 1996. I am also the Director of Alumni and Community Engagement  at Saint Thomas Academy.   Coaching highlights:   2021 Inductee into the Hinsdale South Foundation Hall of Fame 2018 NHSACA National Swimming Coach of the Year  ASCA level 5 Coach  7 Olympic Trial Qualifiers 15 National Qualifiers 30 Junior National Qualifiers 24 High School All Americans 2 World University Game Gold Medalists High School Dual Meet record 151-7-1 15 State Championship Teams 14 at STA 1 at Minnetonka HS (The most State Swimming Championships in the History of Minnesota High School Swimming) 1996,2013 2014 2015 2016 MN High School Coach of the Year. 1991 MN ASCA Age Group Coach of the year