Michael Smith
Head Coach
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Welcome 2009 Taz swimmers! My name is
Michael Smith, the new Head Coach. I am excited to be part of
the El Dorado Hills Tasmanian Devils 2009 swim team.
I started swimming at an early age and enjoyed
many summers playing in the pool. I competed in the Suburban
Swim League for the Sierra Sharks. Afterward, I swam for
Ponderosa High School, Arden Hills and American River
College. I am currently competing on the Sacramento State
triathlon team.
My coaching
experience starts with teaching swimming lessons from the ages of
one to 70 years of age. I’ve coached a Masters Swim team
and was the head coach for the Highlander Dolphins. I enjoy
teaching swimming and understand that different approaches are
required for different age groups. I am looking forward to
meeting each of you, helping you achieve your goals, and leading
the Taz to a successful, enjoyable season!
Molly Smith
Assistant Head Coach
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Hi! My name is
Molly Smith and this is my first year coaching with Taz. I swam for
Ponderosa and the Sierra Sharks as a teen and continued to swim and
play water polo at American River Junior College. I graduated from
UC Davis and am finishing my fourth year of teaching at Union Mine
High School. I will be completing my first triathlon at the end of
the summer (hopefully!)I love the water, I love kids and
can’t wait to get to know everyone. Let’s have a great
season! GO TAZ!
Julie Dover
Assistant Coach
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My name is Julie
Dover and this is my 14th season with the El Dorado
Hills Swim Team, and my 6th year coaching. I began
swimming for TAZ when I was 8, and began coaching when I was
15. I attended high school at Oak Ridge, and swam on the
varsity swim team for all four years, and also played competitive
volleyball until I was 16. I am currently entering my senior
year at Arizona State University where I am completing my
bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. It was my
experience with coaching swim team that helped me to decided to
change my course of study from marketing to education during my
sophomore year at Arizona State. After I graduate I will begin
teaching (possibly 5th grade), but that all depends on
if and where I get a job! I cannot believe that I am already
going to be a senior and that have only one more year of college,
but I am looking forward to enjoying one last summer!!
Scott Stephanopoulos
Assistant Coach
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Graduate of 2007 class of Oak Ridge HIgh
School, All American all 4 years league champion in both
events senior year and relays and section qualifier all 4
years. Senior Year won the MVP award for mens
swimming. Nominated for Athlete of the
Year. Currently attending Sierra
College as a sophmore and state qualifier in 2008. Swimming
Year round for the last 7-8 years and swam summer rec for about 2
years or so. No prior coaching experience besides peer
coaching with teammates and seeing how to help technique
and also helping the coaches at meets with swimmers.
Looking forward to a great year of learning, speed, and
teamwork!
TAYLOR TURVILLE
Swimmer Coach
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Hey my name is Taylor Turville. I am 17 years old
and I have been swimming ever since I was 7. I am a junior at Oak
Ridge High and I have swam on the varsity team ever since I was a
freshman. When I graduate, I hope to be going to Cal Poly San Luis
Obispo. My favorite color is purple and my favorite food would
probably have to be cheeseburgers. I'm looking forward to coaching
for the second year in a row and I hope that we have a great
season!
MATT CANDAU
Swimmer Coach
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Hey everyone! I’m Matt and this is my
second year as a swimmer coach on Taz. I have been swimming on Taz
for eight years and I was a May coach for two years. I am a senior
in high school and have swam for the Oak Ridge Varsity Swim Team
for four years, qualifying for Sections all four years. This Fall I
will be attending Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and
will be studying in International Business. I am so excited for
another year on Taz and I can’t wait to see
everyone!
KEVIN OLSON
Swimmer Coach
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My name is Kevin
Olson. I am currently a senior at Oak Ridge High School and will be
graduating at the end of May. Next year I will be attending Chico
State University where I will be playing water polo. I have been
swimming for Taz since I was seven and have been a four year,
four time league champion for Oak Ridge swim team. I have been
coaching for three years and also referee basketball. I enjoy
watching movies and spending time with my friends and family. I
look forward to a great season. GO TAZ!
HALEY GODWIN
Swimmer Coach
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I have been swimming for thirteen years and this
year will be my twelfth year on Taz. I have also
swam with Oak Ridge since my freshman year. I started
coaching one year ago as a May coach and I absolutely loved it.
I’ve grown up with Taz and swimming and I look forward to
another season.
BRYAN COLE
May Coach
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My name is Bryan
Cole and I am age 14. I have been on Taz since age 7. I am
looking forward to being a may coach and helping out the younger
ones just like I was helped when I was younger. I swam for the
marlins at age 13 for 6 months. Now I am now back on Taz to use
some of the knowledge I gained and have a great season. Outside of
the pool I enjoy hanging out with friends and making funny videos
for YouTube. I will attend Oak Ridge high school which I am
currently looking forward to after a good year of Taz.
Julia Lamb
May Coach
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My name is Julia Lamb and I’ve been on TAZ
for eight years. I am also on the ORHS swim team and water
polo team. I’ve been a May coach for two years now and
I hope to be a swimmer coach next year and maybe even an assistant
coach someday! I love my family and friends and the color
green!
ERIC ROHRER
May Coach
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Hi – my name
is Eric Roher and I am 15 years old. I have been on Taz for 10
years and have loved it!
Sean Sadao
May Coach
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Hi! I am Sean Sadao
and I am 14 years old. I’ve been swimming since I was six and
I’ve always loved the water. I hope we have a great
season.
TAYLOR WETZEL
May Coach
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My name is Taylor
Wetzel and I’m 15. I am currently a freshman at Oak Ridge and
I swam on the swim team there. I have been swimming for Taz since I
was nine and this is my first year coaching. Go Taz!
