Gregory W Olson
HYCAT Director/Head Coach
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Greg has served as the Director/Head Coach of
the HYCAT @ Charleston, Inc Swimming Program for the past 37 years
with a total of 40 years of coaching experience. Greg serves
as the primary coach for the HYCAT Pre-Comp; Comp 3 & Comp
4 Teams and assists with the HYCAT Comp 1 & Comp 2
Teams. Greg came to Charleston in 1973 from Indiana
University where he earned his Master’s Degree in Physical
Education with an emphasis in coaching. While at IU, he was
an Associate Instructor within the IU Physical Education Department
and was an assistant swim coach with the Bloomington Swim Club for
2 years. He also coaches for 1 season with the Lake Erie
Silver Dolphins in Cleveland, OH. Greg is from Cleveland, OH
and began his competitive swimming career at the age of seven and
swam for the Cleveland Swim Club & Lake Erie Silver
Dolphins. Greg earned All-American honors on both the High
School & College level. He graduated from Bucknell
University in 1970 where he scored the most points in dual &
conference meets; held four school records; and received the
Bucknell University "Christy Mathewson Award" Outstanding Senior
Athlete Award & Bucknell Swimming Trophy. Greg has two
children, Scott & Melissa, who were members of the HYCAT
(GCSA/SUN/UCAT) Swimming Program during their competitive careers
prior to completing their careers at the college level.
Greg and his wife, Sue, live in the South Hills area of
Charleston. Greg has also served as General Chairman for the
West Virginia LSC from 1975-2003 and has also served on several USA
Swimming National and Regional committees.
Jo Ellen E Scheirman
HYCAT Head Age Group Coach
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Jo Ellen begins her 7th year with the HYCAT @
Charleston, Inc Swimming Program and 4th year as the HYCAT
Assistant Director and Head "Competitive" Age Group Coach.
She is the primary coach for the HYCAT Comp 1 & Comp 2 Teams
and assists with the HYCAT Comp 3 & Comp 4 Teams. She was
a former member of the HYCAT (GCSA/SUN/UCAT) Swimming Program for
12 years; multiple YMCA National qualifier; finalist
& Y-National Champion in the 200 Fly; both a USA Senior
& Junior national qualifier; and a member of the WVU
Women’s Swim Team for 4 years. She graduated from West
Virginia University in 2001 with a BS Degree in Athletic Coaching
Education. Jo Ellen lives in the Fort Hills area of
Charleston.
Cindy Hemsworth
HYCAT Rec/Dev Coach & LTS Coordinator
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Cindy begins her 13th year (16
years of coaching experience) with the HYCAT @
Charleston, Inc. Swimming Program and serves as the Head Coach for
the HYCAT "Recreational/Developmental" Team Program which include
the Bronze, Silver, Gold, Masters and the
Summer Teams. Cindy is USA certified and ASCA Level
2 coach. Cindy also serves as the HYCAT "Learn-to-Swim" Coordinator
and the Summer Daytime LTS Supervisor. She is a former
member of the HYCAT (GCSA/SUN/UCAT) Swimming Program and she was
also a member of the Wheeling Jesuit Women’s College Team for
one season. She has served as the Head Coach of the South
Hills Swim Club for three seasons and the Windermere Pool for one
season. Cindy received her Board of Regents Bachelor Degree
from West Virginia State University in December 2006. Cindy and her
husband, Josh, live in the South Charleston area and have four
children: Haley age 13 who swims on the HYCAT Comp 3 Team; Stephen
age 11; Abigail age 7 who swims on the HYCAT Comp 1 Team; and
Thomas age 5 who swims on the HYCAT Future Stars
Team.
Erin E Biron
HYCAT Rec/Dev Coach & LTS Eve Supervisor
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Erin begins her 1st season (5 years
of coaching experience) with the HYCAT @ Charleston, Inc Swimming
Program. She is a USA certified coach. Erin serves as
an Assistant Coach for the HYCAT
"Recreational/Developmental" Programs and is the primary coach
for the HYCAT Future Stars Team and asists Cindy
Hemsworth with the HYCAT Bronze & Silver Teams. She
also serves as the HYCAT Evening Learn-to-Swim Supervisor.
Erin lives in Scott Depot and is attending WV State University
pursuing a degree in Elementary Education.. Erin has a 2 year
old son Grayson. Erin was the Head Coach of the St Albans
Barracudes for 4 years.
Matt Bradley
HYCAT Strength Coach & Athletic Trainer
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Matt begins his 4th year with the HYCAT @
Charleston, Inc Swimming Program and serves as the HYCAT Head
Strength & Conditioning Coach for the HYCAT "Competitive" Team
Programs and as the HYCAT Head Athletic Trainer. Matt is
certified by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association
(ATC) and is pursuing his National Strength & Conditiining
Association certification as a certified Strength &
Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Matt started "Elite Athletic
Tarining" in 2006 for the purpose of providing the Greater
Charleston area with athletic training/personal training contract
services. Matt graduated from the University of Charleston in
2000 with a degree in Athletic Training & Sports Medicine and a
minor in Biology. He has also earned a Master’s Degree
of Arts in teaching from marshall University in 2003. Matt
resides in Charleston.
Bobby Helmick
HYCAT Assistant Strength Coach & Trainer
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Bobby begins his 3rd season with the HYCAT
@ Charleston, Inc Swimming Program and serves as the HYCAT
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the HYCAT
"Competitive" Teams and the HYCAT Assistant Athletic Trainer.
He graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1997 with a BS
Degree in Sports Medicine. Attended Marshall University
Graduate School and graduated in 2001 with a Masters Degree in
Athletic Training. He currently works for CAMC Physical
Therapy and Sports Medicine located in the North Gate Business
Park. He works with physical therapists rehabilitating
injuries.
Shalimar Wilder
HYCAT Assistant Strength Coach
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Shalimar begins her 2nd season with the
HYCAT @ Charleston, Inc Swimming Program and serves as an assistant
HYCAT Strength & Conditioning Coach for the HYCAT "Competitive"
Team Programs. She graduated from Central Michigan in
2007 with a BS Degree in Exercise Physiology. She was a
member of the cheerleading squad which was nationally ranked for 2
years. She also served an internship at CAMC in the Cardiac
Rehab Department. She has worked for the past 3 years as an
employee @ Nautilus Fitness Center as a personal
trainer. She also worked as an assistant coach @ Maverick
Gymnastics.
