Samantha Marie Pliuskaitis
Assistant Head Coach
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Hi Sea Otters!! My name
is Samantha but you can call me Coach Sam. I am 20 years old, 2
years into my college career and just finished applying to the Vet
Tech program at NVCC. The goal is to be a vet, I’m just
taking the scenic route. I have been involved in swimming my whole
life. My mom owns Snow Swimming and my dad started teaching me
about correct body position and technique at age 6. I’ve been
coaching for about 8 years now, for the Otters as well as Snow. I
have been with the Otters since the beginning and I’m so
excited to see how much you guys have grown. I’m hoping
you’re not taller then me yet. If you ever have any
questions, my email is above. I’m stoked for this season! Get
excited and go Otters!
Molly Ann Kennedy
Assistant Head Coach
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Coach Molly has been with
the Sea Otters since the team began, and has been a summer swimmer
since she was six years old. She is a distance freestyle swimmer
who also loves open water swimming and scuba diving. She just
finished her freshman year at Florida Southern College where she is
majoring in Marine Biology and minoring in chemistry, and swimming
for the FSC team- Go Mocs! At school, she is peer mentor for
biology program students and started research on microcosms in
underwater cave environments. She is spending the first part of
this summer interning in Sodwana Bay, South Africa where she is
researching shark and manta ray migration patterns while earning
her advanced certification in open water scuba diving. Coach Molly
loves everything about being in the water and is super excited
about coming back for another year coaching the
Otters!
Marah H Burnes
Junior Coach
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Hi Otters! My name is Marah Burnes and I’m so excited to be
coaching for the otters this year. I currently swim for the Blue
Waves year round and at Stone Bridge High School. I also work as a
swim instructor for a local swim academy so I’m looking
forward to sharing my knowledge and love for swimming with the
kids. Go Otters!!
Wayne Alfred Griffin
Junior Coach
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Hello Stratford Families! My name
is Wayne Griffin and I am looking forward to my first coaching
experience this summer! I am currently a member of
SNOW’s year round team and the Loudoun County High School
Swim Team. I started my swim career with the Sea Otters just
a few short years back and am eager to share what I’ve
learned with the kids on the team. Go Otters!!
Elizabeth Anne Hondel
Junior Coach
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Hey! My name is
Elizabeth, but a lot of people call me Lizzy. I've been a Sea Otter
since the first season and have been swimming for as long as I can
remember. This is my second year as a coach and I'm super excited
to help out the team!
Reese Juliet Lechelt
Junior Coach
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Hello Otters! My name is
Reese, I am in high school. I am so excited to be coaching for the
Stratford Sea Otters. I have been swimming since I was 2 years old.
I have been on the Otters for 4 season, this year will be my 5th
year. I swim during the school year for Snow Swimming and my high
school Loudoun County. I am super excited for this upcoming
season!
Sarah Marie McFadden
Junior Coach
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Hello
Sea Otters, my name is Sarah. I'm 13 years old and I have been
swimming since I was 6. My favorite stroke is Butterfly. I've
previously swam for the Evergreen Meadows Makos and Stealth swim
team.I've been swimming year round with Snow for 2 years. This is
my first year being an Otter and I can't wait. I'm super excited to
be a Jr coach and look forward to meeting everyone. Also I will
never say no to a race, especially a Butterfly race. Go
Otters!
Charlotte Rose Smith
Junior Coach
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Hi
Otters! My name is Charlotte Smith, and I am a Jr Coach! I am going
into my junior year at Independence High School. Also, I have been
taking Early Childhood Education since my freshman year. I am 15
years old and have been on the otters team since I was 7. I was a
Jr Coach last year as well and I had an awesome time. I am
lifeguard certified, and have worked with kids on many
occasions. I love to swim and have been doing it for
forever! I joined SNOW Swimming when I was 10, and have been
swimming year around and summer swim ever since. I love teaching
kids the sport I love, especially since it is also a valuable
lesson and safety skill! I cant wait to coach again for the otters
this year! This summer will be so fun!
Kai Tjader
Junior Coach
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Hello Sea Otters! My name
is Kai Tjader. I have been swimming competitively for 8 years. I am
excited to give back my knowledge of swimming to my fellow Sea
Otters!
Teresa Meike Pliuskaitis
General Manager
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My name is Teresa Pliuskaitis. Many of my swimmers call me Coach
T. I have been swimming my entire life. In 1997 I founded SNOW
Swimming, a year round USA Swimming swim club loccated in Loudoun
County. We have programs at Claude Moore Rec Center, Dulles South
Rec Center and Ida Lee Rec Center.
I was involved in the founding of the Old Dominion Swim League
and have served in an officer capcity for 13 years. The
Stratford Sea Otters are the 26th of 29 teams in this league.
Our program here will be competitive and fun at the same time.
We have an amazing staff of coaches. It should be an adventure. If
you have any questions please email me.
