Coaches and Officers
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- 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
Jamie Stults is the Head Age Group Coach and is the site coordinator at the Allen location.
Education
- 2006-2007 Centenary College of Louisiana
- Collin County Community College
Coaching Experience
- 2008 - Present Metroplex Aquatics
Swimming Experiences and Achievements
- 1998-2005 City Of Richardson Swim Team
- 2003-2006 Allen High School
- 2005-2008 Metroplex Aquatics
- 2006-2007 Centenary College swimmer
- Jr. Nationals Qualifier
- U.S. Open Qualifier
- SC Sr. Nationals Qualifier
- BS in Health Physical Education and Recreation from Oklahoma State University
- Graduate studies in education, nuclear physics and nuclear chemistry
Coaching Experience
- Clubs/teams coached
- Duncanville High School Coach
- Head Coach for DUST and SWAT
- Lakeside Aquatic Club Coach
- 2013-present Metroplex Aquatics
- District Coach of the Year 20+ times
- Region Coach of the Year twice
- TISCA Region II Representative for 4 years
- His swimmers attained All-American honors 17 times
- 3 Olympic trial qualifiers, 2 finalists
- Outstanding female swimmer in the state of Texas 3 times
- Many TAGS champions, Junior and Senior Nationals qualifers
- Inducted into the Duncanville ISD Hall of Honor
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- Trinity High School in Euless
- School record holder in the 100 free
- All state in junior year
- Oklahoma State University
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
- 1989-1995 - Seoul National University Swim Team and Tennis Team
- 1992-1994 - Military Service
- 2002 - Co Head Coach, Dallas Elite Aquatics
- 2004-Present - Head Coach, Metroplex Aquatics in Richardson
Nathan Pantalion coaches senior groups at McKinney where he is site coordinator.
Education
- 2016 BS in Computer Science and Communication from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Coaching Experience
- Summer 2015 COAST Assistant Coach
- Summer 2015 Coached Metro Camps
- Spring 2017 – Present Metroplex Aquatics
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2010 - 2013 Allen High School
- 2013 Allen Senior Captain
- 2010 - 2017 Metroplex Aquatics
- 2013 – 2017 UTPB
- 2015 – 2017 UTPB Senior and Junior Captain
- 2 time record holder at UTPB
- 8 time UTPB top ten times
Dori Smith is the Head Coach and site coordinator for 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
Lara Alsader coaches Blue groups at the Allen location.
Education:
- Allen High School
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock (Starting Fall 2021)
Coaching Experience:
- 2021 - Present Metroplex Aquatics
Swimming Experience and Achievements:
- 2009 - 2017 Waves Swim Team (Illinois)
- 2017 - 2021 Allen High School
- 2017 -
Present Metroplex
Aquatics
- Sectional Swimmer
Matthew Bolinger (Coach Jay) coaches age group swimming at the Lovejoy location.
Education
- 2014-2017 University of Utah
- 2016-present Collin College
- 2018-present University of Texas at Dallas
Coaching Experience
- 2018-Present Metroplex Aquatics
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2006-2014 Metroplex Aquatics
- 2014-2016 University of Utah
- NCAA Division-1 B cut
- Sr National level cut
Kellee De Guzman coaches age group and senior swimmers at McKinney
Education
- University of North Texas - Kinesiology
- University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Coaching Experience
- Assisted in coaching Odessa Aquatic Club as a high school senior
- 2018-Present - Metroplex Aquatics
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
Meaghan Fleck coaches age group swimming at the Lovejoy 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
Nick Graham coaches age group swimming at the Allen location.
Education
- Homeschool - Graduated 2021
- Missouri University of Science and Technology - Starting Fall 2021
Coaching Experience
- 2020-present - Metroplex Aquatics Coach
Swimming Experience and Achivements
- 2011-2020 Metroplex Aquatics
Ariel Haskett coaches age group swimmers at the Denison location.
Education
- Grayson County College
- Pursuing BA Recreation and Sports Management University of North Texas (Expected completion December 2020)
Coaching Experience
- ASCA Level 1 Coach
- 2016-Present Denison Dolphins TAAF Coach
- 2018-Present Metroplex Aquatics Denison
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2012-2015 Denison High School Regional Swimmer and Letterman
Collin Lightfoot coaches masters and senior group swimming at Lovejoy.
Education
- Graduate of McKinney Highschool
- 2012-2014 Henderson State University
- 2014-2017 University of North Texas - Degree in English Literature & Technical Writing
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
John Locke coaches senior group swimmers at Lovejoy.
Education
- US Army
Coaching Experience
- 2017-present - Metroplex Aquatics Swim Lesson Coordinator/Lovejoy Pool Manager/Coach
- 2012-2017 - Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium Head Lifeguard/Lifeguard Instructor
Max Mueth coaches age group swimming at the Lovejoy location.
Education:
- Lovejoy High School
- University of Texas (Starting Fall 2021 - plans to study Physics)
Coaching Experience:
- 2021 - Present Metroplex Aquatics
- 2018 - 2021 Metroplex Aquatics Swim Lessons
Swimming Experience and Achievements:
- 2017 - 2021 Lovejoy High School
- 2017 -
2021 Metroplex
Aquatics
- Sectional Swimmer
Kyle Nelms coaches age group swimmers at McKinney.
Education
- 2018 BS in Computer Science from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Coaching Experience
- 2013-2017 Head Coach Sonoma Ranch Renegades Summer Swim Team
- 2019–Present Metroplex Aquatics
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2001-2014 Sonoma Ranch Renegades
- 2006-2014 Alamo Area Aquatics
- 2010-2014 Brandeis High School
- 2014-2018 UTPB
- 2016-2018 UTPB Team Captain
Nathan Pantalion coaches age group swimmers at the McKinney.
Education
- 2020 BS Computer Science and Mathematics from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Coaching Experience
- Summer 2017 Metroplex Aquatics
- Summer 2019 Metroplex Aquatics
- Summer 2020 – Present Metroplex Aquatics
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2012 - 2016 Allen High School
- 2015/2016 Allen Senior Captain
- 2013 - 2016 Metroplex Aquatics
- 2016 – 2020 UTPB
- 2018 – 2020 UTPB Senior and Junior Captain
- 10 time record holder at UTPB
- 11 time UTPB top ten times
- 2020 NSISC Second Team All Conference
Renee Pearl coaches age group swimming at Lovejoy.
Education
- McKinney High School
- Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi
Coaching Experience
- 2020-present - Metroplex Aquatics Age Group Coach
- 2018 - Metroplex Aquatics
- 2017-2018 - Private Coach for Corpus Christi Athletic Club
Swimming Experience and Achivements
- Metroplex Aquatics
Sierra Ramos coaches senior group swimming at the Lovejoy location.
Education:
- Allen High School
- Texas A&M University - BS Psychology
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
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