Coaches and Directors
Coaches and Directors
Coaching Staff
- MA in Clinical Psychology from Saint Michael's College, BA in Literature, Sciences and Arts from University of Michigan
- Co-Founder and President of Green Mountain Aquatics
- ASCA Certified Level 3/4 Coach
- Full-Time Career: CrossFit Coach at Champlain Valley CrossFit and Head Coach at Green Mountain Aquatics
- Coaching Philosophy: "Our mission is to help each athlete grow as people by improving swimming technique, increasing training capacity, holding each athlete accountable to commitments, being attentive to individual developmental needs and supporting every effort toward personal excellence." "Coaching is the art of imspiring change through emotional connection." - Dr. Wayne Goldsmith
- Interests: Swimming, CrossFit, coaching, walking, kayaking, cooking, governance and environmental stewardship
- BA in Government and International Politics, Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University
- Full-Time Career: Project Manager at Downstreet Housing and Community Development in Barre, VT.
- Coaching Philosophy: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” - John Quincy Adams My philosophy revolves around developing each athlete as a whole individual in and out of the water. I believe in meeting each athlete where they are to help create an individual plan to succeed.
- Interests: Political junkie and breaking news enthusiast, swimming, watching sports, coaching, cooking and being outside in the sun.
- BA in History from the University of Pittsburg, Paralegal Certification from The Philadelphia Institute
- Full-Time Career: Office Manager at Building Energy in Williston, Vermont.
- Coaching Philosophy: “ I believe the key to long-term success in swimming is to master excellent technique. It is esssential at all levels to continuously work to improve body positioning and stroke efficiency. Mastering proper technique in all four strokes before increasing intensity and introducing endurance is key.”
- Interests: My husband Jim and I have three sons and a pug. We love spending time together as a family. Most of that time is spent in and around water.
- BA in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh
- Full-Time Career: Revenue Recognition Supervisor - The Intitute of Professional Practice, Inc.
- Coaching Philosophy: “ No Deposit. No Return.” - John Naber (1976 Olympian)
- Interests: Instant Pot cooking and swiffering!
- BA Degree in Film, The Evergreen State College
- Full-Time Career:
- Coaching Philosophy: “ Swimming is a great sport and my philosophy includes making swimming fun and accessible. As a coach, I enjoy helping swimmers improve, challenge themselves, and support each other both in and out of the pool. A good swimmer starts with a solid base!”
- Interests: Any activity involving a mix of sun and Lake Champlain, hiking, running, open water swimming and music.
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