Matt Vogel
Head Coach
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Coach Vogel has been a USA swim coach for
38 years and is currently at Level 4 in the American Swim Coaches
Association. He enjoyed a 16 year competitive swimming career,
which included 2 Olympic gold medals, 1 NCAA Div I championship, 2
SEC championships, 7 YMCA National titles and was a member of the
1978 National Championship Tennessee Volunteers. He is the kind of
coach that enjoys being in the moment on pool deck whether it be at
practice or a meet. Coach Matt is responsible for overseeing the
entire program and working directly with Senior I and II and Age
Group I-II
Matt and his wife Michelle, have 5 grown
children, 3 who live in Maine, a daughter who lives in Dallas and a
son who lives in Charleston, S.C.
Chris Brunette
Assistant Coach
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Chris
Brunette has been a member of CMA's coaching staff since 1993 and
has been coaching competitive swimmers since 1989. From 1989 to
1991, Chris coached with the Bull's Eye Swim Team in South
Portland. From 1991 - 1993, Chris coached with Fast Aquatics in
Idaho. In 1994 and 2000, Chris was chosen as an Assistant Coach
with the MSI Winter Zone Team. At CMA, Chris is primarily
responsible for the development of athletes in the Swim School and
the Great White Groups. Chris has extensive experience
working with children ages 13 and under. With 6 years as an
American Red Cross swim instructor and over 22 years as a
competitive coach, Chris has exhibited a strong and successful
foundation in teaching swimming skills. ASCA Level 2 certified,
Chris is presently working on Level 3. Chris is a Graduate of the
University of Maine with a B.A. in Sociology.
Todd Larlee
Assistant Coach
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Todd has
been in the sport of open water swimming and triathlon for over ten
years. Prior to moving back to Maine in the beginning of 2015, Todd
was coaching and swimming with Gerry Rodrigues and Tower 26 in Los
Angeles as well as coaching youth and junior swimmers &
triathletes. Todd brings knowledge and an ability to challenge
athletes to be the best athlete possible. His goal is to make each
and every workout challenging and fun. Originally from the
Auburn area, Todd is enjoying being part of the Maine community
again with his wife Heather and two dogs Ciana &
Maverick.
Geoff M Hadam
Assistant Coach
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Coach Geoff previously swam for
Nautilus from 1986-1991 and once it merged into CMA, he
continued swimming with the team until 1998. Qualified at multiple
national level meets, including: Junior Nationals and the US Open
in backstroke and IM. Previously coached at both Deering HS
('09-'10) and CMA ('12-'14). Geoff is certified ASCA Level 2. He
graduated from Purdue University and the University of Maine School
of Law. He's occasionally seen at Masters swim meets; however, he
still refuses to swim in anything but a pool!
