Coaches
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.
Mike is married to Tracy Koleber, who handles the background work behind the scenes. This would include payroll, all bill paying, taxes, capital improvements, insurance regulations, and about a million other tasks in addition to being Mom of their two kids Kalan and Kembree. They are members of Gateway Community Church and contribute in a variety of ways to local charities.
Bee Cave Coaches
Allison Brol
Gold 2/TAGS 2 Lead Coach
allison.brol@nitroswim.com
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.
Raven Chastain
Intro/Gold 1 Lead Coach
raven.chastain@nitroswim.com
Education:
- The University of Texas at Austin
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition: Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Certificate of Business Foundations Program
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swimming: Sept. 2015–Present
- Granbury SEALS Swim Team: 2010–2015
Accomplishments:
- Coached more than 80 swimmers to the TAAF State Swim Meet in 2015, and preceding years.
- Hosted Olympic Swimmer(s), as guest speaker at Hood County YMCA swim clinic in 2011.
- Founded private swim lesson program in 2010, and hosted five swim clinics.
Education/Certifications:
- ASCA Level 1 Certified
- American Red Cross certified in CPR, First Aid, and Coaches Safety Training
- ASCA Stroke Technician Certified
Personal:
- Food enthusiast! #eathealthylivewell
- Former Program Director for local NPO
- Co-founded UT service organization, ImpactATX
- Hiked several of Colorado’s fourteeners and the Cinque Terre in Italy
Felix Gonzalez
TAGS 1 Lead Coach
felix.gonzalez@nitroswim.com
Education:
- Inter American University of Puerto Rico – B.A. Sport Science
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swimming – Advance Silver Lead Coach (2014 – Present)
- San Juan Swimming Team – Assistant Coach and Athletic Trainer (2013 -2014)
- University of Puerto Rico Swimming Team – Assistant Coach and Athletic Trainer (2012 – 2014)
- Iron Island Triathlon Team & the Triathlon Spot Team – Head Coach and Athletic Trainer (2008 – 2014)
- Sport Center of San Juan – Swimming camp instructor (2003 – 2013)
Accomplishments:
- University of Puerto Rico Swimming Team – Interleague Champions (2013, 2014)
- Puerto Rico’s National Swimming Team member (1997 – 2002)
Education/Certifications:
- Certified Personal Trainer by the International Fitness Association (IFA)
- Certified Personal Trainer and Swimming Coach by the Sports and Recreational Department of P.R
- American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM) member
- Certified CPR &First Aid Lifeguard by the American Red Cross
- TRX Certified
Community Service/Volunteer/Personal:
- San Juan Half Iron Man – Captain Lifeguard(2011-2013)
- Half Iron Man finisher
- Outdoors(run, bike, surfing, yoga)
Isaac Grombacher
Education:
- University of Texas- BS Mechanical Engineering (1999)
- HS – St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, Austin, TX (1993)
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swimming 2014 – present
- Westlake High School (Head Coach) 2003 – 2013
- St. Stephen’s Episcopal School (Head High School Coach) 2000 – 2002
- St. Stephen’s Swimming Academy 2000 – 2002
Accomplishments:
- Coached multiple Texas High School State Individual and Relay Champions
- Coached three Texas High School State Championship teams
- Competed in 2000 USA Swimming Olympic Trials (200 Fly) three months after having brain surgery
Community Service/Volunteer/Personal:
- Math teacher at Westlake High School
- Recreational golfer (13 hcp)
- Fundraised for Livestrong and The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
- Completed two “Century” (100 mile) bike rides
- Hasn’t been on a bike since the birth of his one year old son, Nathan
Hannah Kennedy
Advanced Silver Lead Coach
Education:
- Auburn University – BS in Physical Activity and Health with a Concentration in Fitness, Conditioning, and Performance
University of Texas – MS in Exercise and Sport Psychology
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swimming – Cedar Park 2016 – 2017
- Longhorn Aquatics – 2017 – 2018
- Nitro Swimming – Bee Cave 2018 to Present
- South Texas Zones Coach – 2018
Certifications:
- Red Cross CPR/First Aid/LG/WSI
Personal:
- Born and Raised in Austin, TX
- Loves all Sports but her teams are: San Antonio Spurs, Boston Red Sox, and Auburn Tigers
- Volunteer and fundraiser for Relay for Life and Race for the Cure
- Professional Photographer
- Currently getting her Interior Design Certification
Chuck McClune
Bronze/Sectional Development Lead
chuck.mcclune@nitroswim.com
Education:
- Eastern Michigan University – BS Interdiciplinary Technologies
- HS-Loveland Hurst High School, OH
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swimming 2012-present
- Kingfish Aquatics 2011-2012
- Troy High School – Head Coach 2010-2012
- Poseidon Swim Club – Head Coach 2000-2009
- Oakland University – Men’s Assistant Coach 1990-1996
- Mercy High School – Head Girls Coach 1987-1989
- Catholic Central High School – Head Boys Coach 1987-1990
- Oakland Live Y’ers – Assistant Coach till 1993
Accomplishments:
- Coached Men’s NCAA II Champions 1994, 95, 96 – Oakland University
- Coached Multiple NCAA II All-American Swimmers
- Coached YMCA National Champions 1990 – Oakland Live Y’ers
- Coached USA Michigan State Swimming Champions 89, 90, 91, 93 – Oakland Live Y’ers
- Coached Girls Catholic High School League Champions 87, 88 – Mercy High School
- Coached Boys Catholic High School League Champions 88, 90 – Catholic Central High School
- Coached 11 High School All-American Swimming
- Coached 19 High School All-State Swimmers
- Coached 1988 Oakland County Champions
- Oakland County Coach of the Year 1988
- 4 Time Catholic League Coach of the Year
- Former Michigan Swimming Board Member at Large
Education/Certification
- American Red Cross certified in CPR, First Aid, and Coaches Safety Training
Community Service/Volunteer/Personal
- Motor City Mile Mile – Swim for the Cure, volunteer 9 years
- American Red Cross – Swim-A-Cross Plus, volunteer
- Wife Marni and son Connor
- Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers fan
- Photography and Design professional
Peter Nguyen
MS/HS Training Lead 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
Jonny Songer
TF Lead Coach
jonny.songer@nitroswim.com
Education
- High School: Homeschooled (reported to North Allegheny)
- Children's Ministry degree and Hebrew minor from Olivet Nazarene University
Professional Experience
- Assistant coach for Nitro Swimming September 2016 – present.
- Started private swim lesson business in 2009, business went national in 2014
- Head coach for Ingomar North (2 years) and Treesdale (2 years)
- Pool Manager for the Treesdale Golf & Country Club (2 years)
- Assistant coach for Allegheny North Swim Club (2 years)
Accomplishments
- Most Outstanding Hebrew Student Award
- 8th place finisher in the mile at nationals 2013
- Owned and operated a nationwide business registered with the state of Pennsylvania
Certifications
- Red Cross certified in Lifeguarding and CPR
- USA Swimming certified as coach
Community Service
- Selected as servant leader in youth group of over 100
- Helped feed the homeless in Pittsburgh through "Under The bridge Ministries" on Tuesday nights
- Participated with my church on their community service projects
- started the Guardian Angel Project through SongerSwim (providing up to $5,000 each year for a family in need)
Personal
- Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA (with the exception of a few years in Michigan and Oklahoma)
- 3 brothers and 2 sisters
- Homeschooled my entire life (till college)
- Pittsburgh Sports fan
- I love God and I love kids.
Randy Teeters
National Development/National Group Lead Coach
randy.teeters@nitroswim.com
Education:
- 1992 Graduate of Detroit Catholic Central
- 1997 Bachelors from Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI in Exercise Physiology and Human Biology
- 1997-1999 Masters Course Work in Exercise Physiology at Oakland University
Professional Experience:
- All levels from learn to swim, Rec, high school, NCAA and has more than 20 years experience as USA Swimming Coach.
- USA Top 10 Age Group swimmers, NCSA JR. National qualifiers, USA Swimming Jr. and National qualifiers, as well as an Olympic Trials Qualifier.
- Several LSC Record Holders, event and relay champions in the Sierra Nevada LSC, as well as individual champions at Pacific Swimming Far Western Championships.
- Led Sun Oaks Aquatics Racing, a small team of 70 year round swimmers, and 150 summer to several Top 3 to Top 5 finishes at the LSC Championships between 2004-2015.
- Assistant coach at Oakland University for three seasons, two for Coach Peter Hovland’s mens squad, including their last NCAA Division II Title in 1997, and one for Coach Tracy Huth as women’s assistant before moving to California in 1999.
Community Service/Personal:
- Randy is married to Alice Teeters and they have three swimmers in their family. Stefen, 10, Victor, 8, and Ruby Rose, 6. Randy enjoys music of all types and loves outdoor play. Fishing, camping and hiking are his favorites.
Stephen Wolleben
Silver Lead Coach
Education:
- University of Texas-Communications (Radio-Television-Film) Austin, Tx.
- HS Anderson High Austin, Tx.
Professional Experience:
- NITRO Swimming 2009-present Cedar Park, Tx.
- Anderson Mill Swimming-2007-2009 Austin, Tx.
- St. Andrews Episcopal Swimming 2005-2006 Austin, Tx.
- Longhorn Aquatics Swimming 1999-2003 Austin, Tx.
- Granada Hills Dolphins 2007-2008 Austin, Tx.
- Lakehills Splashers 1999-2005 Austin, Tx.
- Dell Jewish Community Center Summer 1998 Austin, Tx.
Certifications:
- USS certified Age Group Coach
- American Red Cross certified CPR, first aid and coaches safety training.
- US Masters Swimming certified coach.
Community Service/Volunteer/Personal:
- Avid triathlete 1992-2002.
- Member of Boy Scouts of America.
- Fundraiser for Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation.
- Fundraiser for Hurricane Katrina Relief Foundation.
Steiner Ranch Coaches
Diana Aleman
Assistant Coach
Education:
- Master in Education
- Master in marriage and family matters
- Bachelor in International Business
- Minerville HS, Pottsville, PA
Professional Experience:
- Co-Head Coach Steiner Ranch Red Stars (2018-present)
- Special education IA- River Ridge Elementary (2016-present)
- Assistant Coach Red Stars (2015-2018)
- Corporate Marketing Manager, Integer Group (2004-2013)
Certifications:
- CPR and AED, Basic First Aid
Accomplishments:
- First place CONADEIP- 400 free, 200 free, 100 free (1992)
- First place and record CONADEIP- 50 free- (1993)
- Three first places in Central American Championships held in Costa Rica with Mexico's National swim team (1994)
- Captain of the women´s swim team- ITESM (1993-1995)
- Team record 200 free- ITESM (1995) First place NAIA Conference with Simon Fraser University swim team- Vancouver, Canada (1996)
- First place National Championship masters swimming in Mexico (2002)
Personal:
- Born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, moved to Austin in 2014
- Married for 14 years and mom of three swimmers (Gabriel 12, Daniel 10 and Michelle 9)
- Longhorns and Pittsburgh Steelers fan
Kristen Chozick
Assistant Coach
Education:
- University of Texas at Austin-Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Professional Experience:
- Nitro-assistant coach 2018-present
- Lost Creek Aquatics-assistant coach 2015-2017
- Lead coach Steiner Ranch Flip & Fly dive and turn clinic 2016
- Stacy Sharks-former head coach summer rec team
Certifications:
- American Red Cross certified CPR, First Aid and Coaches Safety Training
Accomplishments/Experience:
Coached multiple age groups and swimmers to TAGS Championship
- US Masters Nationals competitor and top 10 finisher 2015-2016
- Texas Aquatics National team member and University of Texas recruit
Personal:
- Mom to swimming and soccer playing daughters Ava and Sienna
- Lifelong swimmer, continues to train and compete in US Masters competitions
- Native Austinite and UT alum, Hook ‘em!
- Avid hiker, nature lover and rock climber
- Will challenge anyone (swimmer, coach, parent) to a kicking race
Jeff Fellows
Assistant Coach
Claire Rozick
Lead Coach
Education:
- Auburn University – B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies
- University of Alabama – Masters in Social Work
- HS – Spain Park High School (Birmingham, AL)
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swimming – Lead Silver Coach 2016-2017
- Lifetime Fitness North Austin – Swim Instructor/Masters Coach 2015-2016
- Lifetime Fitness Vestavia – Head Summer League Coach 2014
- Lifetime Fitness Vestavia– Lead Developmental, Bronze, and Silver Coach 2013
Accomplishments:
- Coached TAGS Short Course Qualifiers 2017
- American Red Cross Certification, CPR, First Aid
Personal:
- Hometown-Birmingham, Alabama
- Family – Dan Rozick aka Coach Dan (National Development Lead at Cedar Park) and 1 year old son named Reynolds. Mother (Tracy) and Father (Philip) interior designer and contractor lovingly nicknamed the “geriatric fixer uppers.” One older sister (Carrie) married to (Christer) with a very energetic 3 year old (Beau)
- Members of Crosspointe Presbyterian Church in Austin
Hobbies – Running, playing piano, and antiquing
Cedar Park Coaches
Alex Carney
Gold II Lead Coach, TAGS II Lead 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
Daeton Davenport
Senior Lead 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
Makaylee Frederick
Bronze Lead Coach
makaylee.frederick@nitroswim.com
Education:
- Associate of Applied Science in Exercise Sports Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Professional Experience:
- Coach at Chicago Wolfpack (age-group coach/intern) (2012-2013)
- Georgetown Aquadillos (age-group coach) (2 seasons 2015-2016)
- Volunteer coach at Southwestern University for three seasons
- University of Texas Longhorns Swim Camp Coach/Counselor (2017)
Accomplishments:
- Sigma Phi Lambda, September 2015-present, t-shirt & social chair; planned and collaborated social events such as formal and retreat
- Kappa Delta Pi (International Honor Society in Education) Vice President, April 2014-present
- Dean’s List- Southwestern University, Fall 2015
- NCAA Division III Swim Team, Southwestern University, August 2013-August 2015
- Team Captain, August 2014-August 2015
- NCAA Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Qualifier, February 2014-February 2016
- Operation Achievement Mentor, September 2013-March 2015
- Dean’s List- Robert Morris University all semesters, August 2011- April 2013
- NAIA Swim Team, Robert Morris University, August 2011-April 2013
- NAIA Championship Qualifier, February 2011-February 2013
- NAIA Championship of Character Award, February 2013
Certifications:
- Red Cross CPR/AED and Safety Training
- USA Swimming Member
Personal:
I swam for the Odessa Aquatic Club, Permian High School, Robert Morris University, and Southwestern University. While at Robert Morris I was awarded the NAIA National Championship of Character Award and while at Southwestern I broke two school records and was named captain my senior year.
Lindsay Grogan
Intro to Nitro Lead Coach
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
Jeremy Kline
TAGS l Lead Coach , Dryland
Education:
- Indiana University – B.S. in Kinesiology
- Minors in Telecommunications & Coaching
- HS – Crawfordsville High School (Indiana)
Professional Experience:
- Carmel Swim Club – Lead Coach 2010-2014
- Bloomington High School North – Wide Receivers Coach (football) 2008-2010
- Indiana University – Student Volunteer Varsity Weight Room 2008 & 2010
- Indiana University Swim Camp– Lead Coach 2009
- Indiana University – Varsity Athlete 2007-2008
Accomplishments:
- Coached 2012, 2013, 2014 Winter Indiana Age Group State Champions – CSC
- Coached 2012, 2013 Summer Indiana Age Group State Champions – CSC
- Coached Individual Indiana AGS Qualifiers and Finalists – CSC
- Coached Individual Zone Qualifiers – CSC
- Coached Sectional Qualifiers – CSC
- Coached Sectional & Regional Champions – Bloomington North Football
- Coached High School Final Four Appearance – Bloomington North FootballCertifications:
- ASCA
- American Red Cross Certification, CPR, First Aid
Personal:
- Sports Teams – Indiana Hoosiers, Blackhawks, Bears, Cubs, Bulls, Colts, Pacers
- Nephews – Jonas 5, Porter 3, and another nephew on the way!
- Sisters – Stephanie 29 (Married to Trevor with a little one on the way) Melissa (Married to Drew with 2 little boys)
- Mission Trips – Chicago, Indianapolis, Costa Rica
- Hobbies – Cooking, Exploring Whole Foods, Hiking, Anything Baseball
Paige McCord
Silver Lead Coach
paige.mccord@nitroswim.com
Education
- Bachelors in Organizational Management
- Masters in Athletic Administration – Swimming Emphasis
Professional Experience
- Paige McCord was named the Carson-Newman University’s Head Coach in October 2012 and helping build the Eagles’ into a nationally-recognized program that has earned two-consecutive berths in the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships. McCord guided the program for four seasons from its inception through its third year of competition.
- Served as the NCAA Student Athletic Advisory Committee Staff Chair, which helps athlete-leaders have a voice within the NCAA.
- Head coach of USA Swimming Fort Hood Dolphins in Killeen, TX from 2009-2012; Masters and Age Group coach for USA Swimming Columbus Hurricanes in Columbus, GA.
Accomplishments
- During Paige’s time at Carson-Newman, the Tennessee native coached nine NCAA Swimming and Diving All-Americans, 16 Honorable Mention All-American plaudits, two Bluegrass Mountain Conference champions and accumulated 59 All-BMC accolades and numerous academic awards, including the first NCAA Elite 90 Award in Carson-Newman history, an honor competed for by athletes who have qualified for NCAAs and has a 4.0 average.
- The CN women’s program team finished top 10 in the nation at the NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships. At the BMC Championships, the two programs combined to take home 23 All-BMC awards. During the regular season, the women’s program extended its meet winning streak to 10 and finished the year 5-0.
- Through the duration of the 3 seasons, school records in all 33 events continued to reset to quite respectable times. Three different swimmers placed 3rd individually at NCAA Championships. Additionally, the women’s team had the 2nd highest GPA in Division II in the 2015-2016 season.
Personal
- Paige and her husband, Daniel (retired Army Captain, who is also a swim coach!), seek to Glorify God with their lives and are passionate about helping all people become Champions in and out of the water.
Adam Orr
Bronze/Gold I Lead Coach, Off Campus P.E.
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
Kyle Rea
Technique & Fitness Co-Lead Coach
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!
Dan Rozick
Lead Site Coach - Cedar Park, ND Lead Coach
dan.rozick@nitroswim.com
Education:
- B.A. in Philosophy & Political Science from The University of Alabama 2011
- NCAA Varsity Swimmer at The University of Alabama 2007-2011
Professional Experience:
- Crimson Tide Aquatics-Age Group Coach 2008-2010
- Alabama Swimming & Diving Student Assistant Coach-2011
- Birmingham Metro YMCA-Head Senior Coach 2012-2013
- Life Time Swim Team Southeast-Regional Head Coach 2013-2015
- Life Time Swim Team Central Texas-Regional Head Coach 2015-2016
Certifications:
- Red Cross CPR/First Aid/Life Guard/Life Guard Instructor
- USA Swimming certified coach ASCA levels I,II,III
Personal:
- Enjoys running, swimming, & biking.
- Participated in Triathlons once finishing his varsity swimming career and competed in two Triathlon Collegiate Nationals.
- Enjoys rubbing Coach Florian's head for good luck.
- Alabama High School State Champions-1Former swimmers swimming in the NCAA-7
Florian Rudolph
National Lead Coach
florian.rudolph@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)
Kayla Strohmeyer
Assistant Coach
kayla.strohmeyer@nitroswim.com
Education:
- HS- Round Rock
- In the process of getting my degree at Texas State University in Biology.
Professional experience:
- Nitro Swim School senior instructor/deck coach 2014-2017
Certifications:
- Red Cross CPR/AED and safety Training
- USA Swimming Member
Personal:
- Born in Arizona. I swam for Nitro when it first opened. I attended Colorado State University- Pueblo with a swimming scholarship. I am currently attending Texas State University to get my degree in Biology with the hopes of attending Dental School after graduation.
Bob Thiele
Technique and Fitness Lead Coach
Education:
Northern Michigan University - B.S. Biology and chemistry
HS -Utica Michigan
Professional Experience:
- Head coach Utica swim club and USA swim club, Michigan
- Flour Bluff High School Swim coach
- Flour Bluff Junior High swim coach
- Head Coach Corpus Christ Aquatics
- Lead Age group coach Coastal Bend Swim club
- Nitro swim coach 2012-2016, 2018 to present
Accomplishments:
- Coached 3-time State Champion
- Girls team took fourth in State
- Junior High team took numerous State invitational Championships
Certifications:
- American Red Cross: Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid
- ASCA Level 3 Age group certified
Personal:
- Navy Helicopter pilot
- Woodworking
- Model railroading
- Restoring real railroad cars and engines
Stu Wilson
Sectional Development Coach
stu.wilson@nitroswim.com
Education:
- BA of Economics at University of Georgia
- NCAA Division 1 Scholarship Swimmer at The University of Georgia
Professional Experience:
- ASCA Certified Level 5 Coach
Collegiate:
- Head Coach Swimming and Diving for Georgia Tech University 4 years
- Assistant Coach for Georgia Tech University 3 years
- Assistant Coach for Clemson University 1 year
Club:
- Head Senior Coach at SCAT Atlanta GA 2 years
- Head Coach Director of Competitive Swimming Swim Seventy CT 2 years
- Director of Competitive Swimming at Tampa FL YMCA 2 years
- Senior Swim Coach at Swim Atlanta 3 years
- Head Coach at Swim Atlanta 5 years
- Head Age Group Coach Swim Atlanta 8 years
Professional Accomplishments:
While Head Coach at GA Tech-
- 8 ACC Champions and 2 ACC Relay Champions
- Over 30 All ACC Swimmers
- 4 All Americans and 6 Honorable Mentions All Americans
- Over 30 Academic All Americans
- Over 15 NCAA Qualifiers
- Broke over 60 School Records as Head Coach GA Tech
While Club Coach-
- 3 National Age Group Record Holders
- 15 Olympic Trial and over 50 Senior National Qualifiers
- Over 40 Junior National Qualifiers
- Coached 6 Athlete qualifiers and representatives of their country for Olympics and World Championships
- Over 60 Top Sixteen Age Group Swimmers in United States Swimming
- 6 YMCA National Qualifiers