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Nothing has a greater influence on the quality of
children’s sports than the excellence of the coach. The
Mississippi Makos Swim Team coaches are members of the American
Swimming Coaches Association and have access to the most
comprehensive training and certification program for youth coaches
of any sport in the
United States
. Certified coaches in USA Swimming programs possess
training and experience in the physiology and psychology of
adolescent development. Our coaching staff provides the
assurances that the time your children spend in swimming will be
quality time.
To assist you with any questions or concerns that you may have,
contact Brian or
Eddie at 601-932-4800.
When contacting the coaches, please be considerate. The best
way to speak with the coaches is to meet them AFTER practice. They
usually make themselves available for 10 minutes to answer
questions, provide information, etc. Emailing or sending a
note to the coach with your swimmer is also a good way to get
information to them.
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 Brian WareHead CoachEmail
Brian Ware grew up in Clinton, MS, achieving several state
records and Junior National time standards as an age group swimmer.
He began coaching for the Mississippi Makos in 1991 with only
8 swimmers and has steadily built the program to become a state
champion with a current team roster of over 250
swimmers. Brian is a graduate of the University of Kentucky
where he was a three-year scholarship swimmer. While swimming
for UK, Brian was a three-year conference scorer and two year SEC
academic all-conference.
Over the years, Brian has produced
numerous Junior National Level swimmers, state record holders and
individual state champions. He has served several positions
on the Mississippi Swimming Board and currently holds the position
of Coaches Representative. Previously, Brian served as
Admin Vice-Chairman, General Chairman, Technical Planning Chairman,
Senior Vice-Chairman as well as coaching for the Mississippi Zone
Team. In 2003, Brian received the Conoco/Phillips 66
Outstanding Service Award from USA Swimming in recognition of his
outstanding service and dedication to the sport of
swimming. Brian shared this award with his twin brother
Eddie.
During high school season, Brian
also coaches the Madison Central High School Swim Team and was
named the MHSAA Boys Coach of the Year in 1999.
Brian is married to Allison and
has a step-son Reed (16) and son Cooper (4) with
a daughter expected in February.
 Eddie WareAssistant CoachEmail
Eddie Ware is originally from
Clinton, MS,
and began coaching the Mississippi Makos in 1992. Eddie is a
graduate of the
University
of
Kentucky
where he was a four-year scholarship swimmer. While swimming
at
UK,
he was a three-year conference scorer and two year SEC Academic
All-Conference. Eddie was also awarded the
Scholastic Award (highest GPA on team) and Coaches Award during his
swimming career at
UK.
As an age group swimmer in
Mississippi
, Eddie set several state records and achieved Junior National
time standards. Eddie was named American Swimming Coaches
Association Age Group Coach of the Year in
Mississippi
for 2003. He has served several positions for
Mississippi Swimming and currently holds the position
of Sanctions Chairman. Eddie has served as the
head or assistant coach for the Mississippi Zone Team numerous
times. With his brother Brian, he was the winner of the
2003 Conoco/Phillips 66 Outstanding Service Award. Eddie also
coaches the Clinton High School Swim Team.
 Lauri CollinsAssistant CoachEmail
Lauri Stamm Collins swam competitively from age 4 to 18 in
Vicksburg, MS. She broke numerous
records
and specialized in distance freestyle. She began
teaching private lessons at age 13 and also assisted with the 8
& Unders on her team. After graduating from
Millsaps
College
, Lauri coached River Hills Club team to 5 straight undefeated
seasons. She coached 8 & Unders for Sunkist Swim Team
from 1983 to 1986 and returned to help at Sunkist when
her own children joined the team in 1998. From 1991
to 1993 she also coached the Courthouse Masters swim team.
In 1998, she began coaching for the Courthouse at the
Cypress
Lake
location. The team has grown to include over 200
swimmers. The team has won the City Championship for 10
straight years. Lauri enjoys teaching young beginners.
She tries to teach, not only stroke techniques, but also the
discipline and lifelong skills that competitive swimming provides
children. And most of all, Lauri and her husband Riley (a
former swimmer and coach himself) love having their own 3 children,
Riley III, MariMac and Jack, involved in the sport of
competitive swimming.
 David OrrAssistant CoachEmail
David Orr grew up on the swim team in Columbus,
MS, competing and coaching for the legendary Carl Butler for
12 years. The program was a powerhouse in the region
for decades and state champions for 18 straight years.
David’s specialties in the water were breaststroke, sprints
and IM. He broke several state records through the years and
reached Top 16 in the nation. David chose not to swim in
college, but continued to coach during the summers and was head
coach in Natchez. To this day, David believes in a
“team first” approach that creates a supportive
environment for personal improvement through proper training,
improved technique and mental focus. David enjoys motivating
young swimmers and empowering them to reach for the stars to
achieve their goals in swimming and in life.
A few years ago, David returned to the pool to teach his
daughter Emma how to swim. As she turned into a fish,
David’s competitive juices started flowing and he joined the
Rose Bowl Masters team in Los Angeles. David
qualified for the FINA Masters World Championships and competed in
Stanford against the best in the world. David now trains with
the Catfish Masters in Jackson and is a national Masters Top
Ten for his age group.
 Fernando ReisAssistant CoachEmail
Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Fernando Reis has
several years of experience as a swimmer and as a
coach. Fernando swam for Delta State University, where he was
a four-time conference champion swimmer. He was a top five
scorer at the national meet each year and was awarded the Statesmen
Award, Workout Award and Most Valuable Swimmer while swimming for
the Statesman. Fernando broke DSU team records in the 200-yard
and 500-yard freestyle.
While swimming as an age group swimmer in Brazil, Fernando was a
member of the Brazilian National Team in 1999 and 2001, winning 5
national championships. He also competed in the 2000 and 2004
Olympic Trials. Before joining Makos, Fernando coached for the
Delta Aquatic Club and the Tunica Swim Club. Fernando
currently works at Sanderson Farms and also coaches the Brandon
High School swim team.
 Savannah Valentine ReisAssistant CoachEmail
Savannah Valentine Reis is originally from Tupelo, MS, and a
graduate from Delta State University where she was a four-year
scholarship swimmer. At DSU, Savannah was a four-year
conference scorer and a recipient of the Lady Statesmen Workout
Award.
As an age group swimmer in Mississippi, Savannah set many state
records and competed on the Mississippi Zone Team from
1996-2000. Savannah has been a swim coach for the Shockwave,
the Delta Aquatic Club and the Tunica Swim Club. Savannah is
currently a second grade teacher at McNeal Elementary in Canton,
MS.
 Jimmy ZilaAssistant CoachEmail
Jimmy began coaching for the Makos in
Magee, MS, and currently coaches at the
Lakeland pool
When his oldest daughter, Jordan, started swimming, Jimmy
became hooked on the sport and tried to learn everything he could
so he could help out. Jimmy stresses discipline and drive to
his swimmers and hopes they learn that hard work pays off.
A former athlete himself, Jimmy went to
Mississippi
College
where he was on the National Championship football team. He
and his wife, Kirsten, have 3 children: Jordan, Ashlee, and
Patrick.
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