Mike Koleber
Head Coach
Head Coach Mike Koleber swam competitively in Michigan from age group through his college years at Oakland University where he was team Captain, 11 time NCAA All-American, and Senior National qualifier. Mike started teaching swim lessons at the age of 13, helping out his Dad on Saturday mornings, which allowed Mike the opportunity to learn from the best, his Dad.
Mike has a true love of coaching and teaching, and does a tremendous job making new kids feel welcomed on the Nitro pool deck. His drive to lead Nitro to ultimately become the #1 program in the country is infectious, and the staff works together as one unit with one goal: Make each swimmer a little better EVERY day.
One of Mike’s favorite lines is his response to this question from a parent who would see Mike every day after dropping off his daughter for practice…
Parent: “What’s it like having the best job in the world?”
Mike: “It’s not a job.”
That is how Mike feels about being given the opportunity to positively impact as many kids as possible each and every day, and he does what he can to help make them better PEOPLE in the process.
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Bee Cave Coaches
Gold 2/Prep + Group Coach
Education:
- University of Indianapolis- BS Elementary Education
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swimming, September 2014-Present
- Piedmont Swim Team, Head Coach, 2008-2014
- Huntsville Swim Association, Age Group Coach 2011-2014
- Huntsville High School, Head Coach, 2012-2014
- Southeastern and South Texas Zones Coach
Accomplishments:
- 2014 ASCA Top 10 Age Group Coach of the Year
- 2013, 2014 RCSL City Meet Champions (Piedmont)
- 2012, 2013 6A Alabama High School State Champions
- 2012 Short/Long Course 11-12 Girls Southeastern High Point
- Coached 9-10 & 11-12 Nationally Ranked Relays and Indiviudals
- Placed swimmers on the Southern Zone Select Camp
Education/Certifications
- ASCA Level 1, 2, & 3 Certified
- American Red Cross certified in CPR, First Aid, and Coaches Safety Training
- ASCA 8&U Coaching Certified
Community Service/ Personal:
- Special Olympics Texas- Volunteer 2014
- Austin City Limits Festival- Volunteer 2014/2015
- Avid pie eater.
Lead Advanced Silver Coach
Nick.Bachicha@nitroswim.com
Education:
- University of Texas at Austin 2008 - 2012
- BS In Liberal Arts
- Adler Graduate School 2020-2023
- Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swim Coach/instructor from 2013-2015, 2016-2019
- Head Coach of Lifetime Fitness Swim Team (North Location) 2011-2013
- Served as a Coach for Dave Salo’s (former Olympic Coach) swim camp at USC in 2012
Accomplishments:
- Established a developmental swim team in Portland Oregon at Farber Swim School
Certification:
- USA Swimming Certified Coach
- American Red Cross-certified CPR, first aid, and coaches safety training
- Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A)
Personal:
- Proponent for mental health, mindfulness, and Tom Brady
- Ping Pong Enthusiast and Professional Pizza Eating Hopeful
- Loves walking trails with Corgi Cattle dog named Reggie - they call them cowboy Corgis!
Remember: seeing the best in someone, can bring out the best in them.
Bronze Group Coach
Hannah.Benenati@nitroswim.com
Education
- B.A. in Communications, Minor in Sport Media - Western Connecticut State University '22
Professional Experience
- Full Armour Swim Team (2023-2024) - Head Age Group Coach, Swim Lesson Instructor, Pool Manager
- ASCA World Clinic 30 Under 30 grant recipient '24
Personal
- I was born and raised in New York's Hudson Valley
- Coming from a large Italian family, I love being with my family
- I have a huge heart for elephants, they're gentle giants
- I was always in the water when I was younger, started competitively swimming at 7
Lead Performance Coach
Eucation:
- Major in Education Sciences at the University of Florida 2022-2025
Professional Experience:
- Age Group and Senior Coach at Gamecock Aquatics from 2023-2024
- Age Group Coach at Marlins of Raleigh from 2024-2025
Accomplishments:
- Lead Gulliver Prep’s High School Swim Team to its first ever Boys High School Championship title in 2016.
- 4x (A), 1x (B), and 7x (C) Finalist at the Speedo Winter Junior Championships 2015-2017.
- Placed 33rd at the 2016 US Olympic Trials in the 400 IM.
- Swam at the University of Florida from 2018-2022.
- Helped Florida win its SEC Championships in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
- All-American in the 400 IM in 2020.
- Part of the Puerto Rican National Team from 2019-2022.
- Placed 9th in the 200 IM and 11th in the 400 IM at the 2019 Pan American Games.
- Placed 12th in the 400 IM and 25th in the 200 IM at the 2021 FINA SCM World Championships.
- I’ve had the opportunity of training with great names such as Bobby Finke, Kieran Smith, Katie Ledecky, and Caeleb Dressel.
Personal
- Born and raised in Miami, FL.
- I am of Puerto Rican, Mexican, and Armenian descent.
- I take great pride in my heritage and my passions such as swimming!
- If I’m not at the pool, I’m probably at the gym or on the golf course!
- I’m the lucky big brother of 4 girls who are my best friends
- I also enjoy playing video games with my friends when I’m away from home.
Assistant Coach
- Education:
- Advanced Communications Arts Degree and Certificate UCLA
- Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swim Lesson Instructor 2024
- Masters Coach 2024/2025
- Certification:
- USA Swimming Certified Coach
- American Red Cross-certified CPR/AED
- American Red Cross-certified First Aid
- Coaches Safety Training
- Personal:
- Became a coach to connect with kids on a personal and athletic level
- Loves Live Music, football, playing with my dog, and Summer times on Lake Austin and Lake Travis.
- Life Motto: Be the reason someone feels welcomed, seen, heard, valued, loved and supported.
Lead Prep Coach
raven.chastain@nitroswim.com
Education:
- The University of Texas at Austin, BS Nutritional Sciences and Business Foundation Certificate
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swimming, September 2015-Present
- Granbury SEALS Swim Team, 2008-2015
- Just Keep Swimming Swim Lessons, Owner/Instructor, 2009-2015
- South Texas Zones Coach, 2019, 2021, 2022
Accomplishment:
- Created a successful swim lesson program out of a backyard pool
- Hosted winter stroke/technique clinics with Olympic athletes
Personal:
- Born and raised in Texas
- Hiked several 14ers in Colorado
- Passionate Texas Longhorns fan, Hook ‘Em!
- Loves cooking, eating, and anything to do with food
- Often accompanied by pup (Tulip)
Pre-Senior Group Coach
- Education:
- Angelo State University Physics major with an emphasis on nuclear physics 2013-2015
- Graduated Georgetown High School 2013
- Professional Experience:
- My coaching career started at age 12 in the local Anderson Mill Neighborhood
- Zaban Sharks Head Coach 2024
- Atlanta International School Head Swim Coach 2023/2024
- Accomplishments:
- Took a high school team with no state qualifiers to be a top 10 team at states in a season.
- I "raced" Josh Davis in 2005 at a swim clinic and "won" the 50 freestyle
- In the same season, I was All-State in both swimming and diving for Stony Point High School
- Personal:
- Austin Native
- Occasionally record guitar pieces for friends or fill in with bands as a guitarist for hire
- I ride motorcycles
Senior Group Coach
Education:
- Wagner College 2020-2024
- BS In Sports Administration with a minor in Film
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swim Senior Head Coach (present)
- Assistant Coach at Salt Lake Country Club 2024
- Assistant Coach/ Private Coach Hidden Valley Country Club 2023
- Swim Instructor at JCC on Staten Island, NY 2022-2023
- Assistant Coach/ Private Coach at South Davis Recreation Center 2022
Accomplishments:
- Holds Record for Coaches Relay in Salt Lake City 2024
- NEC Bronze Medalist for 200 Free relay, 200 medley Relay
- Still holds the record for the youngest in the history of Fort Dorchester High School as the youngest athlete to compete at State.
Certification:
- USA Swimming Certified Coach
- American Red Cross-certified CPR, first aid, and coaches safety training
Personal:
- Became a coach to be the coach she always wanted as an athlete
- Loves going to concerts, playing Fortnite and pineapple
- Swim nickname is Supergirl and has an original tattoo of the supergirl symbol in water. First got the name from her straight dive that looks like she’s flying Superman style but evolved to her determination to fight and come back stronger and never give up. Hero’s don’t always win but they always give their all.
- Life motto: Hard work pays off!
National Group Coach
Education:
- BA in Literature from San Francisco State University
Professional Experience:
- Elite coach in Sweden for Vasby Simsallskap (2018-2024)
- Head coach of Virginia Gators (2015-2018)
- Head Age Group coach for Orinda Aquatics (2013-2015)
- Head Age Group coach for Ridgefield Aquatic Club (2012-2013)
- Head coach of Thanyapura Sports Club in Thailand (2008-2012)
- Co Head coach of Hong Kong Island Stingrays (2006-2008)
Accomplishments:
- Have coached National record holders, National team members and Olympians at international positions.
- Have coached numerous NAG all time top 100 swimmers.
- Have worked with some of the top swimming minds in the world.
Personal
- Married with two kids, both swim for Nitro.
- Enjoys traveling and seeing the world.
- Favorite restaurant is Taco Bell
Advanced Silver/Sectional Development Group Coach
peter.nguyen@nitroswim.com
Education:
- Barton Creek Elementary (1998-2002)
- West Ridge Middle School (2002-2005)
- Westlake High School (2005-2009)
- Currently studying Kinesiology and Business Foundations at the University of Texas at Austin
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swim Team – Lead Technique & Fitness and Middle & High School Training coach (2015-present)
- Barton Creek West Barracudas Swim Team – Assistant Coach/Head Coach (2013-present)
- Nitro Swim School (2012-2015)
- West Austin Athletic Club (WAAC) – Swim coach/Swim instructor/Camp Counselor/Lifeguard (2005-2009)
Community Service/Volunteer/Personal:
- Seahawks, Longhorns, New England Revolution (MLS), and Arsenal (EPL) fan
- Born and raised in Austin
- Austin City Limits Festival attender every year
- Hobbies include any sport, kayak fishing, and pretty much anything outdoors
Gold 1 and Silver Coach
Education:
- South Dakota State University (Political Science)
- Prior Lake High School -- Savage MN, 2018
Professional Experience:
- Assistant Coach -- Minnetonka Swim Club (Minnetonka, MN) -- 2022-2023
- Assistant Coach -- Brookings Swim Club (Brookings, SD) -- 2021-2022
Certification:
- USA Swimming Certified Coach
- American Red Cross certified CPR, First Aid, and Coaches Safety Training
Personal:
- I was born and raised in Minnesota
- I love to cook and eat new foods
- I used to play Super Smash Bros. competitively
- I have been swimming for 12 years
- Favorite stroke: Freestyle
- Favorite events: 50 free and 100 back
Cedar Park Coaches
Advanced Silver Group Coach
Education:
- Southern Connecticut State University
- UConn - Human Development and Family Sciences Program
Professional Experience:
- Wilton YMCA Wahoos (2023-2024) - Lead Senior Coach, Assistant National Coach
- Nutmeg Aquatics (2019-2023) Led both Senior and Age Group programming
- Soundview YMCA Stingrays (2017-2019) Assistant coach, swim instructor, 2x Head Coach for the “Race4Chase” Triathlon Camp (in memory of Sandy Hook)
- Laurel East Hartford YMCA (2016-2017) Assistant coach - volunteer 8&u coach
- 2x Connecticut Zones Team Coach - 13/14 Age Group (2022, 2023)
- Selected for USA Swimming Women’s Leadership Summit by USA Swimming (2022)
- Connecticut Swimming Age Group Committee (2022-2024)
- ASCA Mentor Program (2023 - present)
- ASCA Ambassador - Connecticut (2023 - Present)
- Assisted in planning of ASCA Hub at ‘24 Olympic Trials
- Planning committee for the launch of the first ever ASCA Women’s Symposium at the World Clinic (2024)
Accomplishments:
- 4x Connecticut Distance High-point Winner
- All time scoring record (mens/womens) at my high school, 6 school records
- 4 year Eastern Connecticut Conference High School Champion
- Top 10 rankings in NE-10 conference during collegiate career at SCSU
- UConn college club swimming record holder in 400 IM, formerly 1000 and 500 freestyle
Personal:
- Born and raised in Connecticut.
- Plant mom, shark enthusiast, mental health advocate, coffee aficionado, big time swim nerd.
Prep Group Coach
alex.carney@nitroswim.com
Education:
- Drury University – BS in Fine Art
- HS – Glendale High, Springfield Missouri
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swimming 2012- present
- Springfield Aquatics – 2010-2012
- Missouri State Aquatics – 2011-2012
- PREP swim lesson teaching and summer league coaching 2001-2011
Accomplishments:
- 2005 State Champion (Missouri) and consistent State finalist
- GHS Captain and co-captain
- Countless honors and awards in an illustrious fifteen-year age group swimming career
Education/Certifications:
- American Red Cross certified in Lifeguarding, CPR, First aid, and coaches safety training
Personal:
- Huge Longhorns football fan
- One of the three St. Louis Rams fans in Texas
- Hobbies include water polo, throwing discs, and Calvinball
Senior Group Coach
Daeton.davenport@nitroswim.com
Education:
- West Virginia University BA Psychology
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swim School 2016-2017
- Mountaineer Aquatics Club 2014-2015
Certifications:
- Red Cross certified
Personal:
- Born and raised in Austin, TX
- Enjoys the outdoors and staying active
Prep + Group Coach
Education:
- B.S. Exercise Science - University of Memphis (2016)
- M.S. Exercise Science - University of Memphis (2019)
Professional Experience:
- Head Coach, Germantown Swim Team 2022-2024
- Aquatics Director, Memphis Jewish Community Center, 2022
- Head Age Group Coach, Memphis Tiger YMCA Swimming, 2021-2022
- Assistant Coach, Memphis Tiger YMCA Swimming, 2020-2021
- Head Coach, Memphis Jewish Community Center 2019
- Head Site Coach, Germantown Swim Team at the Racquet Club, 2017-2019
- Head Coach, St. Mary's Episcopal School, 2017-2023
- Assistant Coach, Memphis Tiger Swimming, 2012-2016
Personal:
- Growing up my favorite stroke was breaststroke, as an adult my favorite is now butterfly.
- Away from the pool, I enjoy playing chess, golf, and cheering for Chelsea FC.
- I have a cat named May.
Bronze Group Coach
Lindsay.grogan@nitroswim.com
Education:
- University of Georgia- M.S. kinesiology, A.B.J. journalism
- Central High School, Macon, Ga.
Professional experience:
- Nitro Swim School senior instructor/deck coach 2015-17
- Cheyenne Mountain Aquatics developmental coach 2014-15
- Athens Bulldog Swim Club developmental coach 2011-2013
Accomplishments:
- 2016 Paralympian, 400 freestyle & 200 IM
- 2015 Para World Championships team
- 2014 Para Pan-Pacific Championships team
- American record holder, 4x50 medley relay (34 point) and 4x50 free relay (34 point)
Certifications:
- Red Cross CPR/AED and Safety Training
- USA Swimming member
Personal:
- Born and raised in Macon, Ga.
- Resident athlete at the Olympic Training Center for a year and a half
- Knows Braille
- Once walked 11 miles in San Francisco en route to In-N-Out
National Group Coach
charlie.mccanless@nitroswim.com
Education:
- American Swim Coach Association Level 5:5
- Former Team Captain and Varsity Record Holder at East Carolina University.
- East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 2004-2008, Bachelor of History
- Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA, 2010-2012 Bachelor of Professional Music and Performance
Professional Experience:
- American Swim Coach Association, Level 5:5
- Head Coach and Director of Competitive Aquatics, Blues Aquatics Asheville 2020-2021
- Head Coach, Smoky Mountain Aquatic Club, 2014-2020: (Moved up 800+ Points in VCC rankings in tenure)
- Assistant Coach, Asheville School 2019-2021, 3x NCISAA State Champions
- Senior Coach and Development Coach, Charles River Aquatics, Boston, MA, 2012-2014
- Assistant Coach, SwimMAC Carolina in Charlotte, NC 2009-2010
- Assistant Coach, University of North Carolina Asheville, 2014-2016
Accomplishments:
- National Junior Team Coach 2024
- Lead Coach at over 10 Junior National Championships
- Lead Coach of
- Olympic Trials qualifiers
- More than 35 Junior National Championships qualifiers and multiple A finalists
- More than 20 US Open Qualifiers
- More than 35 USA Swimming Scholastic All Americans
- Over 40 athletes who have gone to swim in the NCAA to fantastic schools such as Texas, NC State, Michigan, A&M, UNC Chapel Hill, Utah, Emory, MIT and more
- Multiple Futures event winners, finalists and qualifiers
- Multiple USA Swimming Top 100 athletes
- Multiple Top 10 Age Group Swimmers in USA
- Sectional Champions 2022. Coach of Sectional Record holders, multiple event winners, and finalists
- LSC Championship winners
- NAG Record Breakers 2022 Men's 200m Medley Relay
- NAG Record Breakers 2022 Men's 800y FR Relay
- Winter Junior Nationals 2021 Men's 200 Medley Relay Champions
- Winter Junior Nationals 2022 Men's 200 FR Relay Champions
- 2x NC LSC Champions, Small Team Division (2018 and 2019)
- 3x NCISAA State Champions, Asheville School
Personal:
- I'm a guitarist and have been learning steel guitar since I moved to Texas.
- I love to ride my mountain bike and go paddle boarding!
- BBQ and Coffee are two of my favorite things, besides my beautiful wife Keelie!
Mobility & Dryland Coach
Education/Certifications:
- Licensed Massage Therapist, TX
- Certified GYROTONIC ® Trainer
- Certified MovNat ® Trainer
- BBA, Belmont University - Nashville, TN
- Additional relevant Training & Continued Education:
- Motion Clinic - Ido Portal Method
- Movement Prep & Prescription - Apex Sports Medicine
- Brain Integration Therapy
- Certified Interactive Metronome provider
- TRX Suspension Training
Professional Experience:
- MovNat ® Certified Trainer & Head of Operations
- Movement Coach - MoveU
- Content Director - MoveU Fitness App
- Lead Therapist - BioHealth Wellness Center, OH
- Mobility & Movement Coach - Turning Point Fitness, OH
- Licensed Massage Therapy, Sports Massage specialization
Accomplishments:
- Co-created (alongside Coach Charlie McCanless) Stroke Mechanics & Mobility Clinic for Blues Aquatics Swim Camp
- Coached Mobility & Functional Movement to clients in 100+ countries
- Lead the organization & development of the MoveU Method Fitness App
- Designed & delivered comprehensive Brain Enhancement Program for functional Neurology clinic
Personal:
- I stay as active as possible: weightlifting, shooting hoops, hiking, standup paddle boarding and barefoot nature walks! Experimenting with cooking & fermenting healthy foods & beverages brings me great joy!
Performance Group Coach
florian.meyer@nitroswim.com
Education:
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin – BS Kinesiology Exercise Physiology
- HS – Pflugerville, TX
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swimming 2011
- Pflugerville Area Swim Team 2006-2011
Accomplishments:
- Coached multiple TAGS Champions
- Coached multiple Age Group Team Championships
- Coached Individual TAGS High Point Winners
- Coached South Texas Record Holders
- Coached multiple Sectional qualifiers
Certifications:
- American Red Cross: Lifegurading, CPR/AED, First Aid
- American Red Cross: Instructor
Personal:
- Born in Germany
- Raised in TX
- Soccer Fan – German National Team, VfB Stuttgart, Chelsea
- Brother Michael (Houston Police Officer)
Sectional Development Group Coach
adam.orr@nitroswim.com
Education:
- Westwood High School in Austin, 2009
- Currently taking classes at ACC
Experience:
- 2011-2015 Nitro Swim School
- 2010, 2011 Balcones Country Club Sharks assistant coach
- Swam at Circle C and Longhorn Aquatics under Randy Reese
- Red Cross certified
Personal:
- Born in Scotland, moved to Austin age 10
- Grew up in Austin area
- Competitive swimmer and soccer player growing up
- Favorite sports teams: Texas Longhorns, Miami Dolphins, Celtic (Scottish soccer team)
- Sister Rebecca Orr coached at Nitro
Intro to Nitro Group Coach
Education:
- Current student at Liberty University
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swimming 2023-Present
- Nitro Assistant Coach 2023-24
- Nitro Swim School lessons instructor 2023
Certifications:
- USA Swimming Certified Coach
- American Red Cross certified in CPR, First Aid, and Coaches Safety Training
Personal:
- I was born deaf in my left ear
- My favorite strokes are freestyle and breaststroke
- I am a huge coffee drinker
- I love animals! I have four dogs and two cats
- Motto- Be kind, and work hard
Intro/Advanced Silver/Gold 2 Group Coach
Education:
- B.S. in Kinesiology from Southwestern University
- M.E. in Sports Management from UT Austin
- Varsity Swimmer at Southwestern University
- Biomechanics Laboratory Research under Dr. Scott McLean - Swimming
Professional Experience:
- University of Virginia - Volunteer Assistant 2019 - 2021
- Cavalier Aquatics/Piedmont YMCA - Senior Assistant 2020 - 2021
- Virginia Gators - Senior Assistant 2019 - 2020
- Austin Trinity Aquatic Club - Senior Assistant 2019
Personal:
- Enjoys hiking, cooking, and going to National Parks
- Published multiple American College of Sports Medicine papers - biomechanical and statistical analyses of swimming
- Team Captain of Southwestern's first ever SCAC Conference title
Technique & Fitness/Gold 1 Group Coach
cj.vazquez@nitroswim.com
Education:
- University of Texas at San Antonio - Associate Degree in Biology
- McNeil High School
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Lessons Coach - 2012-2018
- Nitro Lessons Deck Coach - 2013-2018
Certifications:
- American Red Cross : CPR/AED, Athlete Protection, Coaches Safety Training
Personal:
- Favorite Stroke is Breaststroke
- Avid UT fan "Hook'em Horns!"
- Likes to watch football and basketball
- Started competitively swimming at six years old. As a kid I swam for my local neighborhood teams the Hurricanes and the Stingrays. In high school I swam for McNeil and Texas Gold.
Lead Silver Coach
michael.winston@nitroswim.com
Education:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor of theology through Portland Bible College
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swimming 2024-Present
- Crawfish Aquatics swim instructor, lessons teacher, and assistant coach 2017-2022
- Crawfish Aquatics age group coach 2020-2022
Accomplishments:
- Multiple-time Louisiana Swimming State Champion
- Multiple-time Louisiana Swimming zones team member
- Multiple-time Louisiana Swimming finals qualifier
Certifications:
- American Red Cross certified in Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, and coaches safety training
Personal:
- I enjoy playing and learning about all different types of sports such as Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, Basketball, Olympic weightlifting, CrossFit, and of course swimming! I play multiple instruments including bass, keys, and guitar. My favorite dessert is cheesecake and there is no second place. I am a strong Christian and endeavor to serve the Lord in all I do with excellence and passion.
Kyle Coaches
Assistant Coach
Education:
- Texas State University - BS Exercise & Sports Science, Minor in History
- Northern Arizona University - Master of Education, Secondary Education
- University of Sydney - Graduate Research Program, Exercise & Sports Science
- Arizona State University - Master of Applied Leadership and Business Management
Professional Experience:
- Surge Aquatics, Lead Developmental Coach
- Southwest Family YMCA - Westside Silver Fins Swim Team, Lead Developmental Coach
- Millennium High School, Head Swim Coach
- Verrado High School, Assistant Swim Coach
Certifications:
- USA Swimming Certified Coach
- Expertise in technique development and performance improvement
Personal:
- Got to do cool exercise science research while studying in Australia
- Swimming is a family affair - my cousin and best friend Meg is also a swim coach!
- Passionate about making swimming accessible to all communities
- When not coaching, you can find me in the nearest body of water! I love to swim - especially in my favorite spot, the Comal River.
- I also enjoy snowboarding, traveling, and playing with my pup Bondi
Assistant Coach
Education:
- Current student at The University of St.Augustine for Health Sciences
- B.S. in Exercise Science from The University of Mississippi
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swimming 2024- Present
- Regents School of Oxford Assistant Swim Coach 2022- 2024
Certifications:
- USA Swimming Certified Coach
- American Red Cross certified in CPR, First Aid, and Coaches Safety Training
Personal:
- I was born and raised in San Antonio, TX
- Loves playing pickleball, trying new foods, reading, and watching college football!
- My favorite stroke is butterfly
Prep + Group Coach
Education:
- Yavapai College – Fire Science, Firefighter I & II Certification 2012
- Pima Community College – EMT, Registered NMEMT Certification 2012
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swimming, August 2024-Present
- SwimAtlanta, Head Age Group Coach, 2017-2024
- SwimMAC Carolina , Head Age Group Coach 2016-2017
- Velocity Swimming , Head Age Group Coach, 2013-2016
- Yuma Aquatrics, Assistant Head Coach, 2010-2013
- Inland Empire and Georgia Zones Coach
Accomplishments:
- 2017 ASCA Age Group Coach of the Year Finalist
- 2018-2020 Georgia Swimming Emerging Coach of the Year Finalist
- 2021, 2024 Georgia Swimming Age Group Coach of the Year Finalist
- 2021-2024 Georgia Swimming High Point Individual Champions (9-10 Girls & Boys, 11-12 Boys, 13-14 Boys)
- Coached over 50 Nationally ranked (Top 20) Individual swims (9-10 Girls/Boys, 11-12 Girls/Boys, 13-14 Girls/Boys)
- Coached 1 relay National Age Group Record, 4 Individual Georgia Swimming State Records & 2 Individual North Carolina Swimming State Records
- Placed swimmers on the Southern Zone Select Camp
Education/Certifications
- ASCA Level 3 Performance Certified
- American Red Cross certified in CPR, First Aid, and Coaches Safety Training
Personal:
- Born in Yuma, AZ
- Is a proud Yuma High School Criminal
National Group Coach
Education
- B.S. Sport Business and Marketing – University of Mount Union (2009)
- M.S Leadership and Management – University of La Verne (2014)
Professional Experience
- Head Coach – Gamecock Aquatics (2021 – 2024)
- Lead Coach – Bolles School Shark (2014 – 2021)
- Assistant Coach – Nova Southeastern University (2013 – 2014)
- Assistant Coach – University of La Verne (2012 – 2013)
- Assistant Coach – University of Mount Union (2011 – 2013)
- Assistant Coach / Interim Head Coach – Bethany College (2010 – 2011)
Accomplishments
- National Team Members: Coached an athlete to National Team status.
- Junior National Team Members: Guided 3 athletes to the Junior National Team.
- World Junior Championship Finalists: Mentored 2 swimmers who reached the finals of the World Junior Championships.
- Top 100 All Time Performances: Athletes achieved 12 Top 100 All Time performances under his guidance.
- South Carolina Swimming LSC Records: Gamecock Aquatics swimmers set 8 South Carolina Swimming LSC records.
- South Carolina Senior Championships Team Title: Led his team to a championship title at the South Carolina Senior Championships [2023].
- Winter Junior Nationals: Relays Champions (7) Individual Champions (1) Individual Finalist (25)
- Summer Junior Nationals: Individual Champions (2) Individual Finalist (11)
- Open Water National TEAM Camp: Assistant Coach
Lead Gold Coach
Education
- Monmouth University - B.S. Health Science/Psychology
- Michigan State University - M.S. Law Enforcement/Criminal Intelligence
Professional Experience
- Yorba Linda Eagle Rays 2016-2018 Head Age Group Coach
- Speed Aquatics 2018-2019 Age Group Coach
- Fountain Valley High School Head boys and girls JV Coach 2016-2020
- San Clemente Aquatics 2018 -2020 Head Age group Coach/Pool director
Accomplishments
- 2002 Fort Dix Record Holder (Relay) with current USA Olympian Kelsey Worrell
- NJ Junior Olympics → 50 fly, 50 free, 100 free
- 2017 (Coach) → Helped Fountain Valley Highschool achieve a League Championship
Personal
- Born and raised in New Jersey
- 6/6 Podium Athlete for the Tactical Games
- Current Sponsored Tactical Games Athlete
- Crossfitter
- Mom of 3 kids 6 and under
Loves the outdoors, hiking, swimming, and enjoying time with her kids
Steiner Ranch Coaches
Steiner Ranch Lead Coach
kyle.rea@nitroswim.com
Education:
- Currently pursuing associates degree from Austin Community College
- Stony Point High School in Round Rock, 2017
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swimming 2018 – Present
- Round Rock Special Olympics Volunteer 2018 – Present
- Stony Point High School Swim Team Assistant Coach 2017-2018
- US Masters Swimming Coach 2017-2018
- Nitro Swim School Senior Instructor/Deck Coach 2017-2018
- Aquatots Senior Instructor 2016-2017
Certifications:
- American Red Cross, CPR, Coaches Safety Training
- US Masters Swimming Certified Coach
- US Masters ALTS Certified Instructor
Personal:
- I love meeting new people and trying new things. Some of my favorite things to do are reading, writing, music, movies, staying active, being with friends/family. If you see me on deck, feel free to stop and say hello!
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Nitro Swimming Locations
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- Bee Cave: (512) 861-7946
- Cedar Park: (512) 259-7999
- Kyle: (737) 497-3866
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