Tiffany Barson
Head
Coach
Swimming has
been a part of Tiffany’s life for more than 20 years. She is
looking forward to her third year coaching the Muskies. Tiffany has spent the summer
earning her Level One Coaching certificate though the American
Swimming Coaches Association. As well as meeting all requirements
to become a member of the
USA
swimming coaches staff. Her passion for
swimming has only intensified over the years and she is looking
ahead to continuing her education in swimming, while attending
classes part-time at Harper to earn in degree in Business
Management. Tiffany believes that working with each swimmer
individually will help to develop technique as well as improve
speed. She leads by example and enjoys working side by side in the
pool with the kids. Teaching the swimmers to meet their goals in
the water as well as working together as a team remains one of
Tiffany’s goals for the Muskie’s this season. It is
also important to Tiffany to have fun and encourage a love of
swimming.
Stephanie Gorzelle
Assitant
Coach
Stephanie Gorzelle is returning
for her foruth season coaching Muskies . Stephanie heads up the
Muskies during the summer season. Her philosophy on coaching is to
teach proper technique while helping develop each individual
swimmer’s stroke. Her goal is to keep practice fun and
enjoyable for the swimmer while improving their stroke, speed, and
endurance. No two swimmers are the same and Stephanie sees
the importance of adapting workouts to each swimmers needs. She currently holds an
Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Harper. Stephanie
is a Senior at
Roosevelt
University
and will finish in May with a
Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice Leadership. She
is extremely excited for another season of Muskies!
Tim O'Grady
8 &
Under Lead Coach
Tim’s involvement in swimming began in 2000
where he swam for the Arlington Muskies and Rec Racers. He continued his interest in swimming by
participating in Prospect’s varsity team all four years of
high school and team captain his senior year. Tim was also involved
in water polo at Prospect where he contributed to the varsity team
three years, team captain his junior and senior year, received the
Knightship Award (awarded based on leadership, citizenship, and
academics), and was recognized as an all-conference player. Tim has been coaching the water polo program
in the park district since it has been created in the summer of
2008. Tim has been teaching swim lessons for five years during all
seasons. He now holds the position as one of the lesson
coordinators. Tim began coaching swim
team in the summer of 2008 where he coached the Olympic Sharks and
continued the next summer coaching the Rec Racers. He is an excellent swim coach because he has a lot
of energy and he enjoys teaching children. Tim takes a lot of pride in the work he does in
the park district. Tim is currently pursuing a degree in secondary
education to become a math teacher.
Amy Enright
9 & 10 Lead
Coach
Amy swam on Rec
Racers from the age of 5 to 13. She swam on Arlington Muskies
from the age of 7 to 13. She has coached Interpark
(3 summers) and Arlington Muskies (1 winter). Amy
has worked for park districts as a pool manager, lifeguard, swim
instructor, coach, and other various positions for the past 10
years. She has a degree in physical education and health
education along with an endorsement in special
education. This will be her second year working for
Mack Educational Services as a teaching consultant; teaching
physical education at two different catholic schools. Her
goal in life is to help children grow physically, mentally, and
emotionally. Amy enjoys working with beginner to
intermediate swimmers because she enjoys watching them improve as a
result of her input as a coach!
WOOHOOO GO
MUSKIES !!!!!!
Rosie Fasching
11 & 12 Lead
Coach
Rosie has been involved with
the Arlington Heights Park District for many years, participating
in the various programs with a main focus on swimming. She
started her swimming career after finishing swim lessons to become
a member of the Frontier Flyers. Rosie began swimming year
round with the Muskies and then moved on to swim with the Arlington
Alligators, finishing her competitive swimming career with four
years on the varsity at Buffalo Grove High School. She coached
the Frontier Flyers and Muskies over the past summer and last
winter coached the new swim team for beginning swimmers, The
Otters. She is pursuing a degree in Parks and Recreation
Administration. Rosie works for the Park District performing
various jobs. She loves swimming and can’t wait to share
her passion with others.
Steve Netzel
13 and up Lead
Coach
Steve has been around water his entire life.
He enjoys all kinds of water sports. He started swimming his
freshman year at Rolling Meadows High School, and continued to swim
all 4 years of high school. Steve specialized in long
distance freestyle. Steve also played water polo all four
years of high school. Steve has coached AHPD Interpark for 3
years. He now coaches a masters swim team at the
Wellness Center in Arlington Heights. Over the years of
swimming and coaching, Steve learned the importance of swimming
technique. He coaches 80 percent technique and 20 percent
endurance. Steve has an Associate degree in Fire Science from
Harper College and a Paramedic License from Northwest Community
Hospital. He is now actively seeking a job in the fire
service. Steve believes that with hard work comes
rewards. Steve's goal for the Muskie season is to build
teamwork, improve swimmer technique, and above all else, have
fun!
