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PJ KELLER, HEAD
COACH
NATIONAL PREP GROUP COACH
SENIOR GROUP COACH
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Coach PJ Keller, our Senior and National Prep
Coach, has had a storied career as both a Senior and Age Group
Coach. During the mid to late 1990’s, he led the area in
producing 4 Junior National qualifiers, multiple state champions,
and 1 Olympic Trials Qualifier. His Barbe H.S. Teams of 1995-1998
went 41-1 in the four dual meet seasons he was at the helm. Coach
Keller was named the LHSAA High School Coach of the Year in 1995,
and the SWL Coach of the Year in 1995, 1996, 1997, &
1998
At
the Parkway Swim Club from 1998 until 2005, he led an age group
program that produced over 20 Nationally ranked 10-14 year olds,
and was named the American Swimming Coaches Association Age Group
Coach of the Year for the Ozark LSC in 2002. PJ served as the Ozark
LSC Zone Team Head Coach for three consecutive years from
2000-2003.
Coach Keller is also the Aquatics Supervisor of the SPAR
Recreation and Aquatic Center, and has served as a committee
chairman for USA Swimming for several years. He is a Certified Pool
Operator, Aquatic Manager, and holds Instructor Certifications in
Waterpark Lifeguarding, CPR, First-Aid and Automated External
Defibrulation.
Coach Keller attended Florida State University where he was a
sprint freestyler and butterflier, while majoring in Recreation
Management & Fitness. He and his wife Denise have three
children, Patrick (18, who is currently serving in the United
States Marine Corps) Mackenzie (7), and Madison (2). In his spare
time, PJ enjoys playing the drums and spending time with his family
and friends. He also enjoys traveling and working around the
house.
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ANDY ANTONETZ, HEAD
AGE GROUP COACH
SPAR RED,
WHITE, BLUE & GOLD COACH
SULPHUR H.S. HEAD COACH
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Coach Andrew Antonetz has a
remarkable background in coaching and education. Coach Antonetz has
a masters degree in education with an emphasis in exercise science
from McNeese State University. Andy brings 35 years of coaching and
competitive experience to our stroke development through Gold
Groups. As a 4 year All-American and National Champion, he knows
what it takes to acheive competitive success,beginning with a solid
skill foundation.
Andy was named the LHSAA Region I
Coach of the year in 2002 & 2003, and the SWL Coach of the year
in 1993 & 1994. He was named the 1997 Virginia High School
Independent State Swimming and Diving Championship Coach of the
Year while coaching at Hargrave Military Academy. Coach Antonetz
has coached on a variety of levels in his career including the
University level. He has produced multiple State Champions in
Louisiana and Virginia at the USA age group level and high school
level. He has also sent many swimmers to the Junior
Nationals.
Andy also serves as a Physical
Education teacher for kindergarten to 5th grade at Moss Bluff
Elementary School in the Calcasieu Parish School System. He is also
the Head Coach of the Sulphur High School Varsity Swim Team.
Andy is a devoted and commited
Christian. He and his wife Charlotte have 3 children, Jessica (25),
Savannah (14), and Shane (11). In his spare time, Coach Andy enjoys
skiing, going to the beach and spending time with his
family.
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LISA JAKEL, HEAD
SITE COACH
OLQH-FLCC GROUP
COACH
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Coach Lisa Jakel is one of the
premire educators in the Lake Area, having served in a multitude of
teaching roles over the last 30 years. Currently the Public
Relations Director of the Our Lady Queen of Heaven School, Coach
Lisa is also a remarkable swimming instructor. She has spent
decades teaching little ones how to swim and get started as a
competitive swimmer.
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Over 35
years of combined coaching experience!
