Coaches and Directors
Coaches and Directors
Coaching Staff
I have been swimming my entire
life, it is the greatest passion I have known.
I placed very well throughout
highschool and during my collegiate swimming at Oregon
State University, and with that experience, I am able to help
swimmers navigate their nerves at all levels of
competition.
I look forward to helping guide
swimmers as they grow in our program, potentially leading up
to helping those looking to swim in college, as I am very
familiar with the recruitment process and know I will be a
good resource.
Coaching to me is more than just
a job. Coaching is something I look forward to doing everyday and I
love making practice something that the kids look forward to as
well. There are so many duties that a coach carries; a coach is a
mentor, a friend, a resource, a trainor, a counselor, and an
inspiration to their athletes. I love guiding each athlete and
helping them reach their highest potential, regardless of what that
may be.
Not every swimmer is college
bound, and I strongly believe that doesn’t make them less
deserving of feedback and attention. I love giving kids tools to
create their own success, that they can continue using beyond their
swimming years. I was taught many valuable lessons throughout my
swimming career, however, I’m also aware of what was missing
for myself as an athlete growing up and navigating my swimming
career, and that’s why I take so much pride in my coaching
style today. It’s not about the garbage miles or how many
yards you can fit into a practice; it’s the confidence and
life skills you instill in each individual, the acute attention to
detail, and stroke correction that will provide the most positive
results.
I love encouraging kids to
explore and try different things while they are growing up, I do
not believe that takes away from their training and potential
success in swimming.
Attendance is of importance to
me, but so is a healthy, balanced childhood.
Our vision statement reads: We
are a family, pursuing life skills, through fun and fast
swimming.
My coaching philosophy is to
generate more than just great swimmers, I strive to create good
humans who will have the
confidence to carry themselves
gracefully into adulthood by creating a safe
environment that is captivating to athletes,
encouraging their longevity in the sport.
Caleb Kirkland Assistant Coach
With his years of swimming
experience between swimming for Oregon City Swim Team
and
coaching private swim
lessons, Coach Caleb will add a new and fresh dynamic to our
team!
Emily Haworth Assistant Coach
Russel Scovel Assistant Coach
Board of Directors
