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
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.
TAGS 1 Lead Coach
LeAnn.Carr@nitroswim.com
Education:
- MS Kinesiology from University of Texas at El Paso
- BBA Accounting from University of Texas at El Paso
- MBA Course work from University of Texas at El Paso
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swimming August 2019 to present
- El Paso Aqua Posse (est. 1957) Co-head coach September 2001-August 2019
- Border Swimming Southern Zone Age Group Coach
- USA Swimming Southern Zone Select Camp Coach
- Summer league and learn to swim 1985-2019
Accomplishments:
- Developmental coach for Sean Grieshop (now on USA National Team) and his brothers.
- Trained Miriam Guevara: sectionals winner and finalist at junior nationals, full scholarship to Northwestern University and 2020 Olympic Qualifier for Mexico.
- Trained many TAGS and Sectionals finalists. Team finishes at TAGS 7th place overall with fewer than 25 athletes.
- ASCA Swimming Coach of the year for Border Swimming 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012
- Taught and mentored approximately 80% of the coaches in Border Swimming.
- Safe Sport Liaison for Nitro Swimming January 2020 to present
- Member of TAGS Committee for TSA since 2005. Current Chair of TAGS Committee and Vice President of TSA
- Worked diligently with members of the El Paso community to pass 2012 Quality of Life Bond, leading to the construction of two indoor 50 m natatoriums
- Served on Border Swimming LSC Executive board as Age Group Chair for 8 years and as Coaches Representative for 6 years.
- Taught senior citizen fitness classes 2003-2019.
- Health and wellness are a priority. A former competitive powerlifter, making fitness and nutrition an important part of every day. Weights, biking, running, swimming, walking, dancing, being active! My mantra is “I can only ask from my athletes what I’m willing to do myself.”
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
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
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
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
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.
Technique & Fitness Lead Coach
dave.thomas@nitroswim.com
Education:
- Master of Arts - Physiology, Biomechanics, Psychology and Sports Information, from University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 1988
- Bachelor of Arts – Physical Education, Geography, from Western State College of Colorado, Gunnison, CO 1983
Professional Experience:
- Nitro Swimming August 2019 to present
- USA Swimming – Sport Development Consultant June 2000 to October 2019
- Augustana College – Head Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach June 1985 to May 2000
- Began coaching career in Ft. Collins, CO in 1976
Accomplishments:
- Created inspirational and educational talks and videos for coaches, athletes and parents
- Conducted seminars on not for profit governance
- Consulted with for profit teams on best business practices
- Was the face of USA Swimming to the Southern Zone of the US (Texas to Florida), traveling more than 200 days a year
- Assisting in doubling USA Swimming member growth during my tenure
- At Augustana, won 5 conference titles and coached 26 All Americans
Personal/Community Service:
- Swimming has allowed me to travel the globe as a coach for Paralympics and Open Water. These experiences made me hungry to travel more. I want to visit every continent, I’m still missing Antarctica.
- I fell in love with swimming when I was 2 and I still love it now and swim whenever I can.
- Learning new things is my favorite pastime, I’m always reading, watching and studying.
- After years of traveling and not taking care of myself, my body was feeling the effects. A few years ago I took my health back and I’ve lost more than 160 pounds and I’m feeling strong.
- Santa Dave visits many special needs and fragile children during the holiday season in addition to helping inner city schools and military installations celebrate Christmas.
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
Intro to Nitro 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!
Cedar Park Coaches
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
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
Silver 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.
Bronze Lead 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
Lead Coach - Sectional Development
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
Lead Coach
Claire.rozick@nitroswim.com
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
Performance Group 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
Performance Group Assistant 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)
Technique & Fitness Lead 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.
About Nitro Swimming
Nitro's two locations are Central Texas’s premier INDOOR swim centers - each with a dedicated Swim School-only pool plus 23 awesome Swim Team lanes. Our water is maintained at a comfortable temperature year round with the highest water quality anywhere enabling your children to learn to swim in an optimum environment!
Contact Information
Nitro-Cedar Park (North Austin)
Phone: 512-259-7999
Nitro-Bee Cave (South/West Austin)
Phone: 512-861-7946
Nitro-Steiner Ranch
Phone: 512-861-7946
Nitro-Fort Wayne, IN
Phone: 260-492-7946