Our Swimmers
We welcome athletes ages 5–18 from King George, Westmoreland, and surrounding counties. Our team includes year-round competitive swimmers and those trying organized sports for the first time.
- Level 1 (Ages 5–8): Building confidence and fundamentals.
- Level 2 (Ages 9–12): Developing technique and endurance.
- Level 3 (Ages 13–18): Refining skills and leadership.
We believe that every child who wants to swim should have the opportunity to participate in competitive swimming. That’s why we structure our meets to give as many swimmers as possible the chance to race and qualify for Finals.
Our Coaches
Our coaching staff brings passion, expertise, and genuine care for every swimmer’s development. Each season, we’re fortunate to have coaches who have swum competitively themselves, many with RSL teams, high school programs, and even at the collegiate level. They understand what it takes to help young athletes thrive because they’ve been in those lanes themselves, and they love the sport.
Our coaching staff puts swimmers first. Every practice plan, every word of encouragement, every technique correction is designed with your child’s growth and confidence in mind. They’re not just teaching strokes, they’re building relationships, celebrating progress, and creating an environment where kids genuinely can’t wait to show up to practice.
Year after year, our coaching team brings the perfect blend of knowledge, enthusiasm, and heart to the pool deck.
Coach Patrick
Head Coach
Coach Patrick brings decades of expertise to the Sharks.
Focusing on developing skills, safety, and motivation of young athletes.
This is his third year with the Sharks!
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Coach Katelyn
SR Asst Coach
Coach Katelyn brings her passion for teaching and her energetic, motivating style to the Sharks. She has 15 years of swimming experience.
This is her third year with the Sharks!
Coach Sophia
Asst Coach
Coach Sophia brings her competitive swimming experience and local 4-H leadership to the Sharks. Focusing on building confidence and fun!
Coach Caleigh
Asst Coach
Coach Caleigh brings eight seasons of Sharks experience and a background in 4-H & Scout leadership to the team. Passionate about youth development!
Our Families
Our families go beyond just getting their swimmers to practice and the meets; they are the backbone of our team. Our meets require at least 60 parent volunteers to run smoothly, and our families show up, timing races, running ribbons, making tacos at concessions, and more.
New to the swim team? Don’t worry. We have positions for every comfort level and plenty of experienced parents ready to show you the ropes. By the end of the season, you’ll be a swim meet pro.
Our Board
The Sharks are guided by a dedicated board of volunteers who handle everything from registration and finances to RSL representation and meet logistics. These are parents, grandparents, and community members who give their time because they believe in what we’re building here.
President – Debbie Thompson
Vice President – Beth Aanerud
Treasurer – Stephanie Marcus
Secretary – Ann-Courtney
RSL Representative – Miriam Niemi
Have questions or ideas? Our board members are always happy to hear from you.