Paul Smith
Co-Head Coach
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Paul has been a lifetime
swimming enthusiast. From participating, to coaching, to
studying the sport, it captivates him and is a significant part of
his life.
Paul has a B.A. & M.A. in
Clinical Psychology with a Coaching Minor; was a World University
Games Gold Medalist and Record Holder in 1981; is a two time
Olympic Swimming Trials Qualifier; was an NCAA Swimming
All-American in 1980 and 1981; has been a two time USMS Master
Swimmer of the Year recipient; is a multiple USMS World and
National Record Holder; has been a USMS All Star 5 times; is
a 10 time USMS All American; and is the owner of Paul L. Smith
& Associates Sales & Consulting.
He is a very involved coach and
enjoys getting to know each team member as a swimmer, and as a
person.
Laura Smith
Co-Head Coach
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Laura Smith is an Arizona native with a life long passion for
athletics. She attended Coronado High School, where her
achievements included multiple State Records in swimming, State
Record in the 800 (Track), Varsity Letterman in Track, Swimming and
Cross Country, National Honor Society, President Spanish
National Society, and Arizona Scholar Athlete of the year 1984.
Laura turned down Academic Full Ride Scholarships to A.S.U.; U of
A; and N.A.U. and decided to attend college out of state. She
was a Division I Backstroker for University of California, Santa
Barbara where she double majored in Comparative Religions and
Exercise Science with a Coaching Minor.
Laura worked abroad for 4 ½
years
in the Bahamas, West Indies, Dominican Republic and Mexico
designing and implementing sports and fitness programs for both
children and adults. Post Graduate, Laura has acquired
over 12 National Certifications in the Health and Fitness Industry
(A.C.E.; A.F.F.A.; Cooper Institute) and was the Fitness Director /
Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Vail Athletic Club and the
Arrowhead Alpine Club in Colorado. She is a three time USMS
National Champion and was a part of the 800 Women’s Relay
National Record team.
Sheila Arredondo
Coach
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Sheila has been involved in nearly every facet and level of
swimming. Her experience spans the roles of athlete, coach,
researcher, learn-to-swim instructor, official, and event
volunteer. She has implemented comprehensive learn-to-swim programs
and coached swimmers of all ages from novice to elite.
Sheila’s coaching career began in Tempe at the Lakes Beach
& Tennis Club. She served as Sport Science Service Coordinator
for USA Swimming at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado
Springs. She has established tracking programs for elite and
developing athletes, instructed coaching clinics, conducted
biomechanical and physiological training studies, and presented
research to the American College of Sports Medicine and FINA
Medical Congress. Currently, Sheila is a high school and masters
coach, Arizona Interscholastic Association and USA Swimming
official, and lifetime member of the American Swimming Coaches
Association. Sheila earned a bachelor’s degree from
Occidental College, a master’s in exercise science from the
University of Colorado, and a PhD in higher education from the
University of Denver.
Jenny Browne
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Cindy G. Clutter
Coach
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Coach Clutter resides in Idaho, but MAC is her swim home! She has
been a Coach and Educator for 30 years, specializing in work with
Special Needs students. Cindy has been affiliated with USMS
for 35 years, traveling to compete in a variety of meets near and
far! She’s completed many triathlons, 4 Ironmans, is an
All American USMS swimmer, and has earned Top Ten times in
individual events and relays. Swimming is a lifelong passion
of Cindy's. Her positive energy and optimism are contagious, and
she is beloved by her teammates and fellow coaches. By combining
her knowledge as a Coach, and her empathy and compassion as a
swimmer...she is a true asset to all aspects of MAC
Masters!!!
ASCA
Certified
Maggie Dana
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Maggie started swimming competitively
when she was 8 years old with the Sarasota YMCA Sharks in SW Florida and then
continued her time with Gulf Coast Swim Team until she was
13. She
excelled in distance freestyle and butterfly and was the national
champion at 13 in the Distance Challenge swimming the 3000
freestyle. She moved to Arizona and continued swimming for Scottsdale Aquatic
Club. She also swam for Shadow Mountain High School
under Misty Hyman
as the head coach. She placed in High School State every year in
the 500 free and 100 fly. She decided to retire from
swimming after the 2012 Short Course State meet where
she won her 1000
freestyle and set the Skyline High School Pool Record in that
event. She finds this event the most exciting and fun time in
her swimming career. She came back from retirement
to compete in the
Masters Nationals in April 2019.
Maggie attended ASU and graduated in 2016
with a BA in Religious Studies. During her time
in school, she
coached for Cactus Shadows High School, Cicero Prep Academy, Sun
Devils Masters,
and Scottsdale Aquatic Club. She became the Lead coach over the
11&12 Bronze group and assisted various Senior and
10&under groups. She married her husband Colton in 2017
and has 2 fur
babies. She has now joined the MAC coaching staff and is excited to
begin helping the swimmers!
Bill Daniell
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Bill
spent 18 years of his life as a competitive swimmer. He
grew up in El Paso, Texas, and was named to the "50 greatest High
School Swimmers of El Paso" for his swimming accomplishments.
After graduating from High School,
Bill
went on to be a 4-year letterwinner for the University of
Arizona Men's swim program as a Distance Freestyle
specialist. At the 1991 US Swimming Spring
Nationals
Bill
finished 13th overall in the men's 1650 Freestyle.
Bill
graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in
Exercise Sciences and has worked as a swim coach in a number of
capacities since completing his competitive swimming days. He
is very excited to be joining the "MAC Coaching Team" and working
with this outstanding swim program and its' swimmers.
Michael S Herrmann
Coach
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Mike Herrmann moved to Arizona in 1970 and swam rec teams from 4-10
at a private club in Phoenix until we moved to Tempe in 1977. In
1978 I started swimming with the Tempe Makos which eventually
turned into the Tempe Swim Devils. For a 2-year period I swam for
Mesa Aquatics 1980-1981 but returned to Tempe Swim Devils in the
fall of 1981 when I started High School at Marcos De Niza where I
swam all 4 years and competed in the state meet every year. After
graduation I had a decision to make if I would walk on at Arizona
State University or quit swimming. One of my biggest regrets was to
quit swimming at that point. I attended Arizona State University
and graduated in 1990 with a degree in Marketing with an emphasis
on sales and sales management. In January of 1991 I opened the
Michael S Herrmann Insurance Agency, Inc, a Farmers Insurance
Agency. Our agency has prospered over the years and allowed us lots
of time to do the things that I am most passionate about such as
swimming and coaching. I have been an assistant coach with Corona
Del Sol High School for the past 5 years. I am very grateful for
the opportunity to coach in the USA swimming ranks and have a goal
of being able to free up enough time to be able to coach more.
We are excited to welcome Mike to our coaching staff,
primarily working with Coach Eric at Kino with our S1/NTG
groups.
Dan Leibrand
Coach
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Swimming Coaching Experience
MAC Age Group Coach 2020-Present
MAC Masters Coach 2009-Present
Scottsdale Aquatic Club Coach 2001-2007
Iowa Waterpolo Swim Coach 1995-1998
Swam for University of Iowa 1990-1994
Swam for Lake Central High School 1987-1990
H.S. All American 1990 in the 100 and 200 Free
Masters Nationals Runner-up 2019 100 Free
Favorite thing about coaching: Swimming has given me so much
over my lifetime. I want to take what I have learned from swimming
and teach others what this sport has to offer. I enjoy watching
kids and families having fun as they progress through this
wonderful sport of competitive swimming. Keep moving and
“Have Fun”.
Doreen M Lemke
Coach
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SWIMMING EXPERIENCE:
Glenbrook North High School -4 year Varsity /State swimmer,
All-American, All- State team
University of Wisconsin La Crosse –NCAA/WWIAC, All American,
All State
Post College: YMCA National Champion
United States Masters Swimming National
Champion
Chicago Triathlon – Olympic distance- 6 time
finisher
COACHING:
New Trier High School: Assistant Boy’s Swimming Coach,
Assistant Girl’s Swimming Coach and Assistant Girl’s
Track Coach
Hastings Lake YMCA: Head Coach: Masters
Swimming
Libertyville High School: Learn To Swim
Director
CATS Aquatics Age Group Team: Assistant Coach
Swimming has been one of my greatest gifts and to give that gift to
another person is my greatest reward. Swimming is something that
helps us learn about life. To win with a kind heart, to lose with
grace and to understand that hard work and perseverance will teach
us about being courageous and brave throughout our lives. It is an
honor and privilege to share my experience and knowledge with our
MAC swimmers. To do what I love and to love what I
do.
