Coaches & Directors

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 administrative issues, such as meet fees, fundraisers, events, safety or policy issues, please contact one of the board members.

They Cyclones are fortunate to have an excellent coaching staff which is dedicated to the growth and development of young peope in the South Broward area as individuals and competitve swimmers. All Cyclones swimming coaches are certified with USA Swimming.

Coaching Staff

Jill Ankney

Head Coach

Jill Ankney has been the head coach for the Cyclones since the team was formed. As a former competitive swimmer, she brings an extensive knowledge of the sport to the Cyclones, which she uses to instill correct form and technique in all of her swimmers. Coach Jill has a passion for the sport, which is reflected in her determination to see each young athlete reach his or her potential as a swimmer. Coach Jill has a daughter who is a member of the Cyclones and thus understands the key role swim team parents play in the proper and balanced development of the young athlete. Coach Jill is ASCA (American Swimming Coaches Association) Level 3 Certified.

Pam Danberg

Assistant Coach

Pam Danberg has been swimming for 20 years, starting “late” in 1987 as a competitive swimmer. In 1988, she received a silver medal in the 50m Breaststroke at the Paralympic Games in Seoul, Korea. While continuing to compete at the regional and national level, Pam also gained valuable coaching education through her involvement within disabled sports and the United States Olympic Committee. In 1994 she served as an assistant swimming coach at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Additionally, Pam has spent 15 years involved in sports administration, having served as the Chef de Mission (Chief of Staff) for the 2002 Paralympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah, Assistant Chef de Mission for the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney Australia, and was appointed by President George Bush to the President’s Council for Physical Fitness and Sports from 2002 to 2006.

Team Sponsors

Coaches & Directors

Jill Ankney

Head Coach

Pam Danberg

Assistant Coach

Ana Gerena

President

Jodi Gross

Vice-President/Fundraising

Liz Fons

Secretary

Marcie Martine

Treasurer

Sherley Burge

Apparel

Jean Marie Dolce

Apparel

Ronie Gomes

Member-At-Large

Eva Pozsonyiova

Member-At-Large

Mary Ellen Ryan

Member-At-Large, Volunteer Hours