Meadowbrook Makos

Coaching Experience:

Meadowbrook Makos (2013-present)

Gainesville High School (2021-present)

Victory Lakes Piranhas (2006-2012)

Osbourn Park High School (2016-2021)

Education:

Bachelors in Biological Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech 2013

Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, Virginia Tech 2015

One Word to Describe You: Determined

Favorite Stroke: Breaststroke

5 Fun Facts About Me:

• I'm a high school math teacher and the courses I've taught are Algebra I, Advanced Geometry, and AP Calculus.
• I didn't get involved in competitive swimming until I was 15.
• I studied abroad in Antarctica while I was at Virginia Tech.
• I grew up in Prince William County and have lived my entire life in Virginia.
• I love the Harry Potter series and have read the books more times than I can count!

Favorite Quote: "I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it."

The thing I am looking forward to most for the upcoming season: Helping every swimmer create and work towards their personal goals.

Coaching Experience:

Ridgewood Barracudas (1998-2013)

QDD (2001-2003)

Education:

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Psychology, Christopher Newport University 2007

Master's of Art in Teaching, Christopher Newport University 2008

One Word to Describe You: Patient

Favorite Stroke: Backstroke

5 Fun Facts About Me:

• I have been swimming since I was 5 years old!
• I love to rock climb!
• Coffee is life.
• I have taught 5th grade for 17 years (5th graders are the best!)
• I am a huge hockey fan-Go CAPS!

Favorite Quote: "Never be so kind, you forget to be clever. Never be so clever, you forget to be kind. Never be so polite, you forget your power. Never wield such power, you forget to be polite."

The thing I am looking forward to most for the upcoming season: Learning all about the Makos and sharing my love of swimming!

Coaching Experience: 6 Years coaching with the Makos along with 2 Years coaching for the Amberjax

Education: Bachelor's of Science in Business from George Mason University, with a concentration in Operations and Supply Chain Management.

One Word to Describe You: Energy

Favorite Stroke: Butterfly

5 Fun Facts About Me:

• Before attending George Mason, I spent 2 years at Northern Virginia Community College
• Along with swimming for the Makos, I also spent time on Amberjax, Stealth, and the Colgan High School swim teams.
• I teach swim classes at the PWCS Aquatic Center, working with everybody from Preschoolers to Adults
• I've traveled to Hawaii, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic.
• I'm a Packers, Grizzlies, and Rays fan.

Favorite Quote: "Adversity causes some men to break, and others to break records" - William A. Ward

The thing I am looking forward to most for the upcoming season: Getting to watch the swimmers achieve their goals and improve day-in and day-out

Coaching Experience: 2 years as a Makos JAC

Education: Currently studying Kinesiology at James Madison University

One Word to Describe You: Passionate

Favorite Stroke: Butterfly

5 Fun Facts About Me:

• I have two cats
• I play club water polo
• My favorite color is blue
• I have swam for 7 years
• My favorite sports team is the Bengals.

Favorite Quote: "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."

The thing I am looking forward to most for the upcoming season: Spending time with everyone and helping swimmers improve.

Education: Student at The Ohio State University

One Word to Describe You: Persistent

Favorite Stroke: Breaststroke and Freestyle

5 Fun Facts About Me:

• I have 3 siblings
• I love sports
• I lived in Germany
• I ran cross country and track in high school
• I like to play video games

Favorite Quote: “No mater how hard or impossible it is, never lose sight of your goals”

The thing I am looking forward to most for the upcoming season: Seeing everyone and watching the improvement and growth from last year.

Education: Colgan High School Graduate and enrolled at ODU working on my undergrad.

One Word to Describe You: Persistent

Favorite Stroke: Butterfly

5 Fun Facts About Me:

• I am a twin
• I swim division 1 at ODU
• I swam for the Makos for over 13 years
• I love to play pickleball
• I love to play basketball