Coaches and Directors
Hometown: Pennsville, NJ
College: Kent State University, Kent State Swimming & Diving
Coaching with the Barracudas: Since the team began in 2005
Coaching Philosophy: Promote Leadership, Respect & Honesty and as for swimming, its technique first! There are 3 ways to become a faster swimmer; improve your technique, get stronger and get taller. I can help you with the first two.
How long have you been coaching?.... "I've been coaching since I was 14 years old. I've coached gymnastics, swimming and diving at the YMCA, High School, and University intramural levels."
When did you start swimming?... "When I was 7. I swam for the Wilmington Aquatic Club (WAC) Sea Tigers."
Hometown: Stow, OH
College: Kent State University, Kent State Swim Team
Years Coaching: 47 years
Coaching with the Barracudas: Since 2010
Coaching Philosophy: If all I teach my swimmers is to swim fast then I have not done a good job. I try to keep in mind that there are other things in life besides sports and swimming is only a part of life. I also believe that each swimmer has something unique to offer the team and that it is my job as coach to find that something.
What was your first coaching job? "The Cuyahoga Falls Y & Maplewood Park Rec Club in 1971."
What sports did you play when you were younger? "I didn't play, I was serious! I played youth foodball in 5th & 6th grade until I got involved in swimming at the Cuyahoga Falls Y. I was a varsity swimmer & water polo player in HS & college. I've been a Masters swimmer until recently."
What do you like to do in your free time? "Computer games, yard work, swimming and scuba diving."
Hometown: Akron, OH
College: University of Akron, Franklin University
Swim Team: Barberton HS - I joined so I could learn how to swim the half mile for triathlon races
Coaching Philosophy: Never say 'can't'. That is the worst 4-letter word. It's just one letter short of CAN.
What other sports have you done, or do you currently participate in? "Cross country, track & field, wrestling, triathlon, marathons in HS, endurance biking - the longer the better."
What do you like to do in your free time? "all things survival and woodsmanship"
Give us a 'fun fact' about yourself. "I once rode my bike 34 hours without sleeping!"
Hometown: Maximo, OH
College: Undergrad: University of Akron, University of Akron Swimming & Diving
Grad School: Kent State University
Coaching with the Barracudas Since: 2017
Coaching Philosophy: Hard work pays off when you work hard!
Hobbies: Taking care of my hours, reading, being outside, doing things with my kids, and coaching.
Hometown: Green, OH
Coaching with the Barracudas: since 2016 (swimming with the Barracudas since 2005)
High School: Green HS, Green HS Swimming & Diving
College: Wright State Univeristy, Wright State Swimming & Diving 2016-2018
Cleveland State University, CSU Swimming & Diving 2018-2020
Swimming Acheivements:
2020 CSCAA National Invitational Champion: 50 Fly & 50 Free
2020 Horizon League Champion: 50 Free, 100 Fly, & 200 Free Relay. 3rd 100 Free
2018 Horizon League Champion: 50 Free. 2nd 100 Fly & 100 Free
2017 Horizon League Champion: 200 Free Relay
2016 Y National Champion: 50 Fly
2016 OH HS State Runner Up: 50 Free, 7th 100 Fly
2016 OH HS Districts Champion: 50 Free, 3rd 100 Fly
2016 OH HS Sectionals Champion: 50 Free, 100 Fly
GYB Short Course National Team - 2014, 2015, 2016
GYB Long Course National Team - 2015, 2016
Began swimming with the Barracudas Swim Team: 2006
Coaching with the Barracudas since: 2020
Hometown: Green, OH
Coaching with the Barracudas: since 2017 (Barracudas swimmer 2006-2019)
High School: Green HS, Green HS Swimming & Diving
College: Cleveland State Univeristy, Cleveland State Swimming & Diving 2019-present
2018 OH HS State Qualifier
GYB Short Course National Team - 2015, 2016 & 2019
GYB Long Course National Team - 2016
