Author: Nicole Myers

The Dahlgren Sharks are excited to announce that our Sr Assistant Coach has been selected!

Hey! My name is Katelyn Spuchesi, and this is my third season with the Sharks. I couldn’t be more grateful and excited for another year of cultivating an enjoyable experience for these swimmers. A little bit about myself is that I’ve been swimming for 15 years, I’m going into my senior year at Randolph College, and I want to be a teacher! I enjoy the outdoors and athletics, as demonstrated by my being a double major in Environmental Studies and Sports and Exercise Studies. My background consists of being a King George native, born and raised. These past two years have been such a joyful experience for me, and I can’t wait to see what these swimmers accomplish this summer.

The Dahlgren Sharks are excited to announce that our Head Coach has been selected!

Coach Patrick is an experienced multisport coach with a deep commitment to youth development, positive team culture, and skill-focused instruction. He is entering his third season as a coach for the Sharks, while he has also led and assisted multiple youth sports over the years, consistently emphasizing enjoyment of the sport, safety, and steady improvement. His approach blends structured skill development with creative, engaging practices that keep young athletes motivated and confident.

A lifelong swimmer, Coach Patrick competed for St. Mary’s College of Maryland, where he was the 1999 CAC Swimmer of the Year and was elected as a member of the St. Mary’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

He continues to swim, competing with the Rappahannock Area YMCA Masters program and completing multiple open-water swims each year.

The Dahlgren Sharks are looking for an Assistant Coach to join the team for our 2026 season!

Resumes can be submitted to Debbie Thomasson until March 6th.

Please read the Job Description for Assistant Coach here!

The season officially starts on May 26th!

In- Person Sign-up!
April 25th
9am – 12pm

May 16th
9am-12pm
Both at KG YMCA

Meet Schedule

When	Against	Where	Time
June 10	Hurricanes	KG YMCA	Arrival: 4:30pm
June 17	Lee Hill	4300 Essex Ct. Fredericksburg, VA	Arrival: 4:45pm
June 24	Ferry Farm	KG YMCA	Arrival: 4:30pm
July 1	Grafton Dolphins	KG YMCA	Arrival: 4:30pm
July 8	LOW Barracudas	101 Sweetbriar Park Rd Locust Grove, VA	Arrival: 4:45pm
July 13	ChanBlue Dolphins	6040 Plank Rd Fredericksburg, VA	Arrival: 4:45
Finals – TBD	American Divison	TBD	TBD

The Sharks website is undergoing some maintenance and changes. If you have any questions about the 2026 season, please reach out to our president (debbie.r.thomason@gmail.com)