Coaches & Directors

Led by Head Coach Jim Richey, the Boulder Swim Team coaching staff is a carefully selected team designed to provide the best possible teaching available. Boulder Swimming coaches are professionals in all areas of swimming. They are well-versed in the latest concepts and strategies of stroke technique, warm-ups, starts, racing turns, goal-setting, relaxation training, mental training, nutrition, team development, and motivation. The goal of each coach is to guide and assist swimmers’ development from their present level in the sport to an increased level of ability. Depending on the skills and personality of a swimmer, a coach utilizes a variety of methods to help each swimmer develop as quickly as possible.

Head Coach Jim Richey coaches the Senior groups.  Coach Nancy coaches the JOI and JO1.5.  Coach Kyle coaches the JO2 groups, Coach Kathy coaches the Minnows, Piranhas, and Sharks.

We are here to support your needs. If your questions are related to workouts, meets, events, goal setting, and other swimming related needs, please contact one of the coaches. For all questions related to administration, such as dues, safety, or policy issues, please contact one of the board members.

Coaching Staff

James M Richey

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Head Coach — Jim Richey

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Nancy C Richey

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Age Group Coach — Nancy Richey

Nancy Richey has been involved in swimming for over 25 years. She was a competitive swimmer in Colorado and a Collegiate Athletic All American in the 200 meter backstroke. In earning her undergraduate degree in Sports Medicine, Nancy also received Academic All American honors. Her coaching experiences include both head and assistant coaching positions in Louisiana, Nevada, California, and Colorado.  She has coached numerous state champions, state record holders, National Age Group champions, and National Top 16 Finalists. Nancy began coaching for Boulder Swimming in 2002. She was voted 2007 Colorado Swimming Age Group Coach of the Year. Additionally, she is the Colorado Swimming Zone 2 Coach’s Representative. Her coaching philosophy is that athletics should be challenging, competitive, and a means through which individuals can achieve physical growth and enhanced self-awareness. Swimming faster is FUN! She brings to the team great excitement for teaching her love of swimming to youth. In addition to coaching, Nancy enjoys teaching Biology and Anatomy & Physiology at Boulder High School and spending time with her family.

Kathy A Shoemaker

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Developmental Coach — Kathy Shoemaker

Kathy Shoemaker has been involved in swimming for approximately 46 years of her life. She was a competitive swimmer in Northern California until the age of 17, a coach in Northern California for four years followed by numerous years of coaching in Southern California, Colorado, and Utah. Her specialty is coaching and teaching young swimmers the love and discipline of competitive swimming. She is one of the original founders of the MACS swim team in Aurora, Colorado where she had numerous state champions and National Age Group Top 16 Finalists. Kathy returned to Colorado five years ago, after spending nine years in Utah where she both coached swimming and ran many of Utah’s largest competitions including its State Finals. In addition to coaching, Kathy enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Kyle E Shoemaker

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Developmental Coach — Kyle Shoemaker

Kyle Shoemaker has been involved in swimming in some way for the past 26 years. He swam in his first swim meet at the age of three. He began coaching in Salt Lake City for the SYAC swim team where he coached all levels for three years. He then moved to Colorado where he coached for the Broomfield Barracudas for two years. Kyle joined the Boulder Swim Team in 2008 and coaches JO2 and Minnows in addition to filling in for the other coaches when needed.

In his spare time, Kyle likes to roller blade and ski. He has a great love for sports and working with kids. A great combination for a swim coach!

Board of Directors

John Sullivan

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Pam Schmuhl

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Lisa Rock

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Steve Seigal

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Pete Anderson

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James M Richey

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Jim Freeman

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