Coaches and Officers
We are here to support you!
- Questions about workouts, meets, events, goal setting, other swimming needs: Contact one of the coaches.
- Questions about administration, such as dues, safety, policy issues: Contact one of the officers.
- Questions about registration: Contact our registration coordinator (listed second)
- Coaches from Allen/Lovejoy, McKinney, The Colony, Prosper, Richardson/Elite, and Denison are listed below.
- To view the coaches at Tyler, Longview, or Fort Worth, please see their websites (links are on the home page).
- If you do not see your swimmer's coach listed, contact their site coordinator.
Allen/Lovejoy and McKinney: You can visit your site's Coaches page to see who coaches which groups.
Brent Mitchell coaches the Senior Elite program at Allen/Lovejoy and is the Head Coach and CEO of Metroplex Aquatics.
Education
- August 1994 BS earned from University of Florida in Exercise Sports Science
- 2003 Teaching Certification from Collin County Community College in Physical Education and Industrial Technology
Coaching Experience
- Fall 1994 - Volunteer Assistant Coach for Gator Swim Club in Gainesville, Florida
- Summer 1994 - Head Coach of Gator Swim Club
- Early 1997 - Senior Head Coach for Swim Atlanta - Collins Hill
- Early 1998 - Head Coach - ATAC-McKinney
- Early 1998 - Head Coach - Metroplex Aquatics
- Mid 2001 - CEO Metroplex Aquatics
- 2015-16 JR National Team Coach
- 2017-18 JR National Team Coach
- 2017-18 National Team Coach
- 2018-19 JR National Team Coach
- 2019-20 JR National Team Coach
Swimming Experiences and Achievements
- 1989-1993 University of Florida Swimmer
- 11-time All-American swimmer at University of Florida
- 10-time Southeastern Conference Champion while swimming for University of Florida
- NCAA Champion in 1991
- U.S. Open Record Holder in 1990
- U.S. Open Champion in 1990
- 4-time Southeastern Conference Team Champion as member of University of Florida Swim Team
- Member of 1989 Short-Course Senior National Team Champions with Dynamo Swim Team in Atlanta Georgia
- Swam under 6 Olympic Coaches (David Marsh, Donald Gibb, Skip Foster, Chris Martin, Randy Reese, Alex Braunfeld)
- Finished swimming career in the top 50 all-time swims in the 100 and 200 Breaststroke.
- Highest finish at summer Senior Nationals 3rd in the 200 Breaststroke; 4th in the 100 Breaststroke
- Held three University of Florida records and is currently still Top 5 in the 100 and 200 Breaststroke all time
- Qualified for three Olympic trials in 1988, 92, and 96
Education
- BS in Kinesiology and minor in Health from the University of North Texas
- 2018 MA Educational Leadership
Coaching Experience
- 2004-2006 North Texas Nadadores Age Group Coach
- 2006-2011 Lakeside Aquatic Club Age Group Coach
- 2011-2016 Metroplex Aquatics Head Age Group Coach
- 2014-2017 Denison High School Head Coach
- 2018-Present Plano West High School Head Coach
Swimming Experiences and Achievements
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Swam at Marcus High School and Lakeside Aquatic Club in Flower Mound, TX
Sarah Mitchell is the team manager and equiment and gear coordinator
Education
- BS in Nutrition and Food Science
- Registered Dietition
- Certified Yogafit
Coaching Experience
- Collegiate, Olympic Qualifier, and Elite Athletes
- Metroplex Aquatics
- Lifeguard and trainer
Swimming Experiences and Achievements
- Texas State Champion
- Texas Age group champion and record holder
- 2 time Olympic Trial Qualifier
- Olympic Festival Medalist
- Member of National Junior and National Team
- All American for Auburn University Swim and Dive Team
Coach Kim is the site coordinator and Head Coach of Metroplex Aquatics in Richardson
Education
- BA in Sports Science, Seoul National University, South Korea
- Teaching Certification from Seoul National University in Physical Education
Coaching Experience
- 2004 - Present Head Coach, Metroplex Aquatics in Richardson
- 2002 - Co-Head Coach, Dallas Elite Aquatics
- 1989 - 1995 Seoul National University Swim Team and Tennis Team
- 1992 - 1994 Military Service
Nathan Pantalion is the site coordinator and senior coach at the McKinney location
Education
- 2016 BS in Computer Science and Communication from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Coaching Experience
- Spring 2017 - Present Metroplex Aquatics
- Summer 2015 Coached Metro Camps
- Summer 2015 COAST Assistant Coach
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 8 time UTPB top ten times
- 2 time record holder at UTPB
- 2015 - 2017 UTPB Senior and Junior Captain
- 2013 - 2017 UTPB
- 2013 Allen Senior Captain
- 2010 - 2013 Allen High School
- 2010 - 2017 Metroplex Aquatics
Dori Smith is the Head Coach and site coordinator at the Denison location
Coaching Experience
- ASCA Level 4 Swim Coach
- ASCA Certified Summer League Coach
- NFHS Level 2 Certified Interscholastic Coach
- US Masters Swimming Level 3 Swim Coach
- 2011-2013 Head Coach Texoma Aquatics USA Team
- 2011-Present Head Coach Denison Dolphins TAAF Team
- 2014-Present Head Coach Texoma Aquatics Masters Swim Team
- 2014-Present Head Coach Metroplex Aquatics Denison
Jamie Stults is the Head Age Group Coach and is the site coordinator at the Forney location
Education
- 2006 - 2007 Centenary College of Louisiana
- Collin County Community College
Coaching Experience
- 2008 - Present Metroplex Aquatics
Swimming Experiences and Achievements
- SC Sr. Nationals Qualifier
- U.S. Open Qualifier
- Jr. Nationals Qualifier
- 2006 - 2007 Centenary College swimmer
- 2005 - 2008 Metroplex Aquatics
- 2003 - 2006 Allen High School
- 1998 - 2005 City Of Richardson Swim Team
Meaghan Fleck coaches age group swimmers at the Allen location
Education
- Collin College
- University of Texas at Dallas
Coaching Experience
- Fall 2016 - present Metroplex Aquatics
- Summer 2017 - COAST
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2013 - 2016 Allen High School
- 2008 - 2016 Metroplex Aquatics
Collin Lightfoot coaches masters and senior group swimmers at the Lovejoy location
Education
- 2014 - 2017 University of North Texas - Degree in English Literature & Technical Writing
- 2012 - 2014 Henderson State University
- Gradeuate of McKinney High School
Coaching Experience
- 2018 - present Metroplex Aquatics Age Group Coach
- 2017 - 2018 Aquatic Director & Masters Coach at Craig Ranch Fitness & Spa
- 2015 - 2017 Manager at Emler Swim School
- 2014 - 2015 Head Coach McKinney Sea Lions
- 2009 - 2015 MISD Swim Instructor
Swimming Experience and Achivements
- US Masters
- Henderson State University Swimming and Diving teams
- McKinney Highschool Swim Team
Matthew Bolinger (Coach Jay) coaches age group swimmers at the Lovejoy location
Education
- 2018 - 2022 University of Texas at Dallas
- 2016 - 2019 Collin College
- 2014 - 2017 University of Utah
Coaching Experience
- 2018 - present Metroplex Aquatics
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- Sr National level cut
- NCAA Division-1 B cut
- 2014 - 2016 University of Utah
- 2006 - 2014 Metroplex Aquatics
Sierra Ramos coaches senior and age group swimmers at the Lovejoy location
Education
- Texas A&M University - BS Psychology
- Allen High School
Coaching Experience
- 2017 - Present Metroplex Aquatics
- Summer 2017 - 2018 COAST - Head Coach 2018
- 2017 - Present Metroplex Aquatics Swim Lessons
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2012 - 2016 Allen High School
Tom Colket coaches senior swimmers at the Lovejoy location
Education
- 2013 - 2018 MPA, UT Austin
- 2013 - 2016 BBA Marketing, Southern Methodist University
Coaching Experience
- 2019 - 2020 Dallas Mustangs Highland Park swim coach
- 2013 - 2017 Holly Hills Country Club Summer team coach
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2019 Maui Channel Swim Second Place Overall team
- UT Austin Varsity Team 2 year letterman, part of National Championship winning team 2017, 2018
- Southern Methodist University Varsity Team 2 year letterman
- Rockville Montgomery Swim Club swimmer
Natalie Womack coaches age group swimmers at the Allen location and Senior 1 dryland at the Lovejoy location
Education
- 2020 - present University of North Texas
- 2019 - 2020 Henderson State University
- Lovejoy High School Class of 2019
Coaching Experience
- 2020 - 2021 LifeTime Assistant Swim Coach
- 2020 - 2021 LifeTime Summer Swim Team Coach - coached 12 and under swimmers to A and AA times
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2015 - 2019 Lovejoy High School Swimmer
- Record Holder in 100 back, 200 IM, 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay
- Multi year State Qualifier and Finalist
- 2018 Regional Champion in 100 back
- District Champion in 100 back, 100 fly, 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay
- 2016, 2018 Most Valuable Athlete
- 2009 - 2019 Metroplex Aquatics Swimmer, sectionals qualifier, SRE group (2017-2019)
- 2019 - 2020 Henderson State University Swimmer
Caroline Farris coaches Lessons at the Lovejoy location
Education
- Liberty University
- Collin College
- Homeschool Class of 2020
Coaching Experience
- May 2022 - present Metroplex Aquatics
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2017 - 2022 Metroplex Aquatics
- 2011 - 2016 El Paso Country Club
Peter Graham coaches age group swimmers at the McKinney High location
Education
- Homeschool
Coaching Experience
- 2021 - present Metroplex Aquatics Coach
- 2021 Metroplex Aquatics Swim Lesson Instructor
Swimming Experience and Achivements
- 2011 - present Metroplex Aquatics
Kellee De Guzman coaches age group swimmers at the McKinney location
Education
- University of North Texas - Kinesiology
- University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Coaching Experience
- 2018 - Present Metroplex Aquatics
- Assisted in coaching Odessa Aquatic Club as a high school senior
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- Permian High School
- Odessa Aquatic Club
- University of Texas of the Permian Basin
- Events included the 50 free, 100 back, 100 breaststroke, 200 IM, and 200 breaststroke
Kyle Nelms coaches age group swimmers at the McKinney location
Education
- 2018 BS in Computer Science from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Coaching Experience
- 2019 - Present Metroplex Aquatics
- 2013 - 2017 Head Coach Sonoma Ranch Renegades Summer Swim Team
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2016 - 2018 UTPB Team Captain
- 2014 - 2018 UTPB
- 2010 - 2014 Brandeis High School
- 2006 - 2014 Alamo Area Aquatics
- 2001 - 2014 Sonoma Ranch Renegades
Jeremy Pantalion coaches senior swimmers at the McKinney location
Education
- 2020 BS Computer Science and Mathematics from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Coaching Experience
- Summer 2020 - Present Metroplex Aquatics
- Summer 2019 Metroplex Aquatics
- Summer 2017 Metroplex Aquatics
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2020 NSISC Second Team All Conference
- 11 time UTPB top ten times
- 10 time record holder at UTPB
- 2018 - 2020 UTPB Senior and Junior Captain
- 2016 - 2020 UTPB
- 2013 - 2016 Metroplex Aquatics
- 2015 - 2016 Allen Senior Captain
- 2012 - 2016 Allen High School

















