Coaches & Directors

The Lansdowne Lightning Swim Team is led by some of the most dedicated coaches in Loudoun County. Their extensive knowledge of swimming is only surpassed by their love of the sport and the positive impact it has on the bodies and minds of our youth. Whether a novice swimmer or consummate competitor, a Lansdowne Lightning swimmer will benefit from the individualized attention provided by this coaching staff.

The coaching philosophy is based on personal motivation and teamwork. The coaches place heavy emphasis on technique and efficiency and swimmers are encouraged to perform at their optimal level. Coaches spend a considerable amount of time focused on stroke technique, both wet and dry-land conditioning and development of personal work habits through goal setting, discipline, hard work, and above all - lots of FUN!

Coaching Staff

Mike Pliuskaitis

Lansdowne Lightning GM

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Olympic and World Championship Level Coach
25 Years Coaching Experience, CSCA Certified
10 years with SNOW
1994 Canadian Swim Coach of the Year
5 Time Canadian National Team Swim Coach
4 Time Ontario Coach of the Year

"To promote the sport of swimming and its excellence at all levels in the Loudoun community."

Martin Edwards

Head Coach (AM)

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Coach Martin Edwards competed in the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.
As a graduate of Pepperdine University, Coach Edwards brings 30 years of coaching experience with him which includes success with many USA Swimming Senior and Junior National level qualifiers and champions.

He has experience working across the entire swimming spectrum from young age group swimmers to International level athletes. Coach Edwards is proud to have coached Ian Crocker (current world record holder in the men’s 100 Fly) as a teenager!

Valerie McMullan

Senior Coach (AM)

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Rachael Celia

Junior Coach (AM)

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Catherine Strathdee

Apprentice Coach (AM)

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Brianna Hamade

Apprentice Coach (AM)

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Marie O'Connell

Apprentice Coach (AM)

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Meriwether Taliaferro

Apprentice Coach (AM)

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Imelda Ogango

Apprentice Coach (AM)

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Reina Mason

Assistant Head Coach (PM)

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ASCA certified
Head Coach, Exeter Summer League Team
Head Coach, Briar Woods High School Swim Team


 
"Help young swimmers to discover the joys of swimming in a comfortable and supportive environment."

Anne Voltz

Senior Coach (PM)

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Kalyn McLaughlin

Apprentice Coach (PM)

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Diana Farris

Apprentice Coach (PM)

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Board of Directors

Joel Getis

Board Member, Chairman

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Will Taliaferro

Board Member, Vice Chairman

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Angie McLaughlin

Board Member, Treasurer

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Angela O'Connell

Board Member, Volunteer Coordinator

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Trish Drennan

Coach Liason

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Lynette Hartmann

Board Member, Social Coordinator

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Julie Madden

Board Member

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Andre Jackson

Board Member

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Carol Suder

Board Member, Secretary

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