This coach is awesome!

Coaching Experience

Lancaster YMCA Lightning 2017-present

Diplomat Swim Club, 1996–2017

Mountville Swim Team, 1993–2014

Franklin & Marshall College, 1990-1992

Lancaster Country Club, 1989-1991

Flourtown Swim Club, 1980-1984

Swimming Experience

 Millersville University, 1981-1985

Upper Dublin High School, 1978-1981

Upper Dublin Aquatic Club, 1976-1981

Highlights of Swim Experience

Team Coach, 2007 Middle Atlantic Zone All-Star Team

Team Captain, high school and college team

Fun Fact

I love the beach!

Coaching Experience

Lancaster YMCA Lightning – 2023-Present

Landisville Summer Swim Team, 2016-2018

Swim Instructor at Horizons National, 2017-2020

Swim Instructor for Swim Across America 2014-2022

Swimming Experience

Susquehanna University, 2019-2023

Hempfield High School, 2015-2019

Five Star Swim Club, 2017-2019

Diplomat Swim Club, 2008-2017

Landisville Summer Swim Team, 2005-2019



Most Memorable Swim Experience 

One of my most memorable experiences was returning to competition at Susquehanna University after a year off due to COVID-19 and NCAA restrictions. I concluded my career as a 6-time school record holder in the 500, 1000, and 1650 Freestyle, 400 IM, 400 Free Relay, and 800 Free Relay. I was also honored to serve as team captain and be named to the Landmark Conference All-Sportsmanship Team.

This coach is awesome!

This coach is awesome!

Coaching Experience

Lancaster YMCA Lightning Strength and Conditioning

JP McCaskey Swim Team

JP McCaskey Cross Country and Track & Field

Personal Trainer

Swim Experience

JP McCaskey Swim Team

What I Love About Coaching Lightning Swimmers

The progression of putting in the work from dryland into the water.

Coaching Experience

Lancaster YMCA Lightning

Lampeter Strasburg Summer Swim Team

Swim America

Skyline Summer Swim Team

Bahamas National Swim Team

Swift Swimming 

Dolphins Swim Club 

Swim Experience

Bahamian National Swim team

Represented the Bahamas in multiple international meets

Carfita, CISC, CCCAN, Pan American Games

Bahamas international record on the open water 5k

Swift Swimming 

Dolphins Swim Club 

Began my swim experience at age 6 in Cuba

What I Love About Coaching Lightning

I love the attitude swimmers bring to practice, the determination, and the desire to work hard. My favorite moments are during those daily workouts. When swimmers are ready to be coached after the warm-up. The best moments are after a hard kick set, or swim set- that look of accomplishment on their faces is important. I see that they have exhausted themselves, but at the same time I get this feeling of “what’s next”. I get excited because I remember looking at my coach the same way. Knowing that this is a hard set, but if I do this, I will be better than I was before. I will also be one more step towards my goal. Those are my favorite moments. 

Coaching Experience

Lancaster YMCA Lightning

Conestoga Swim Team

Bent Creek Swim Team

Swimming Experience

Lancaster Lightning

JP McCaskey High School

Hempfield Stingrays Swim Team

Conestoga Swim Team



What I Love About Swimming

I began swimming to rehabilitate a sports injury in high school. My love of swimming and softball led to my Sociology and Sports Management degree. I coached summer league teams in Lancaster County for many years, and I love being part of the amazing coaching staff at Lancaster Lightning.

Coaching Experience

Lancaster YMCA Lightning

Swimming Experience

JP McCaskey Swim Team

USA Swimming

Lancaster YMCA Swimming

Conestoga Swim Team

What I Love About Swimming

Once a swimmer, always a swimmer. My early swimming experience led to the Temple Women's Rowing Team in college and now back to the Lancaster YMCA swim team, where I found my love for the water. The best part of coaching is watching our young athletes swim fast while having fun.

This coach is awesome!

Coaching Experience

Lancaster YMCA Lightning

Otters YMCA Swim Team

Marauder Swim Club

Swimming Experience

Kutztown University

Berwick High School

Why I Love Coaching Lightning Swimmers

I love watching our swimmers realize their potential and build confidence. It is rewarding as a coach and former swimmer to watch the growth. I love being a part of the Lightning team.

This coach is awesome!