AGGIE SWIM CLUB COACHES

 The coaches' job is to supervise the competitive swim program.  The Aggie Swim Club coaching staff is dedicated to providing a program for youngsters that will enable them to learn the value of striving to improve oneself - "to be the best you can be".

	Henry Clark - Senior Coach - TAMU Rec Center Henry has been involved in competitive swimming since the age of 5.  He is an All-American, Senior National and Olympic Trial qualifier, specializing in butterfly and distance freestyle.  As a masters swimmer, Henry won the men's 40-44 100 meter butterfly in the world record time of 58.20 at the Master's World Championships in 2007.  He continues to train and compete.   Henry has his PhD in nuclear physics from Ohio University where he swam on full scholarship for four years and was captain of the team for three.  He is originally from Newtown Square, PA where he swam under the tutelage of Dick Schoulberg of Germantown Academy and Foxcatcher, side by side Olympians such as David Wharton, David Berkoff and Trina Radtke.   Since beginning to coach the Ags senior program Henry has helped his swimmers achieve their goals of qualifying for Sectionals, Zones, Jr. Nationals, Sr. Nationals and Olympic Trials.  Many have gone on to compete at the collegiate level.   Henry can be reached by e-mail at clark@comp.tamu.edu.
	Kevin Herlihy - Senior Coach - TAMU Rec Center Kevin is currently working as a Physical Education teacher at Creekview Elementary School in College Station.  He is a recent graduate of Ashland University in Ohio where he competed as a scholarship swimmer and was a captain of the team.   Originally from North Royalton, Ohio, Kevin enjoys competing in triathlons, playing soccer and cheering for the Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes.  He has a passion for developing athlete's potential and pushing them to succeed.  He takes great pride in watching and aiding in the transformation of hard work into great success.   Kevin has worked with the Texas A&M Swim Camp during 2010 and 2011 and is in his second year working with the Aggie Swim Club.   Kevin can be reached by e-mail at kherlihy@ashland.edu .
	Ryan Goodwyn - Age Group Coach - TAMU Rec Center/College Station Middle School Born in Bryan, Ryan has been involved with United States Swimming for over twenty years.  As an age-group swimmer, he participated with the City of Plano Swimmers under coach Chris MacCurdy.  While there, COPS was one of the top age-group programs in the nation, winning several TAGS and Jr. National Championships.   In high school, Ryan continued his association with COPS while also swimming for Plano Senior High School.  In his senior year, he was the team captain for the UIL State Champion PSHS team and was named the fastest public school in the U.S. by Swimming World Magazine.  In college, Ryan swam for Texas A&M University under Mel Nash and Jay Holmes, two well-respected coaches who have coached for USA National teams.  His specialties while at A&M were distance freestyle and backstroke.   Ryan has been coaching in the B/CS area for over fourteen years on both the high school and club level.  He is beginning his eighth year as the Head Coach for A&M Consolidated High School.  He continues to train and swim competitively while also coaching and completed a lifelong dream of swimming the English Channel during the summer of 2004.   Ryan teaches 10th grade honors English at A&M Consolidated High School and lives in College Station with his wife and best friend, Fara, a PhD student at Texas A&M studying behavioral analysis and his thirteen-year-old son, Ras, a swimmer for the Aggie Swim Club.  He can be reached most easily by e-mail at coachry1650@yahoo.com.
	Reed Gerhart - Age Group Coach - TAMU Rec Center/College Station Middle School Originally from Lubbock, Texas, Reed is a sophomore Kinesiology major at Texas A&M.  He is also an A-Battery Recruiting Corporal in the Aggie Corps as well as a member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band.   Reed competed with the City of Midland and Lubbock Swim Club, each for three years as well as competing through high school.  This past summer Reed coached with Lubbock Swim Club and aspires to coach high school swimmers.  He enjoys interacting with the swimmers and helping them reach their goals.   Reed can be reached by e-mail at reed.gerhart@gmail.com
	Austin Riley - Age Group Coach - College Station Middle School Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, Austin started swimming during his freshman year in high school, where he competed all four years for the Aggie Swim Club and Consolidated High School in College Station and was a three time high school regional qualifier in breaststroke and the IM.   Austin is currently attending Texas A&M University studying Parks and Recreation and Tourism Science.  He enjoys triathlons, reading and spending time with family and friends.  He also enjoys working with kids and was a counselor with the Texas A&M Swim Camp during the summers of 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.  Austin is in his 4th year coaching with the Aggie Swim Club.   Austin can be reached through his e-mail at rileyau@neo.tamu.edu.
	Sarah Weber - Novice Coach - College Station Middle School Originally from Austin, Sarah began competitive swimming at the age of 4 with Circle C (now Longhorn Aquatics) and later with Lost Creek Aquatics and Westlake High School.   Sarah is currently attending Blinn College where she is working on her prerequisites for sonography.  She enjoys helping kids improve and worked was a counselor/coach with the Texas A&M Swim Camp during the summers of 2009, 2010 and 2011.   Sarah can be reached through her e-mail at sarah@aggieswimming.com .
	Alexis Grothe - Age Group Development Coach - College Station Middle School Alexis is from Las Vegas, NV where she grew up swimming for the Boulder City Henderson Swim Team for 13 years under the direction of Mike Polk.  She is a NCSA Junior National Finalist and a NCSA All Star Team Member (2007).  She has competed at Nationals in New York in 2007 and Georgia in 2008 and she was the Nevada State Champion in the 50 free, 100 free and 100 fly.  Alexis is a Communication major at Texas A&M University.   Alexis has taught stroke technique classes for junior high swimmers and she enjoys being able to watch kids enjoy the sport as much as she always has.  She has worked with the Aggie Swim Camp for the last three summers and has been a coach with the Aggie Swim Club for the last two years.   Alexis can be reached through her e-mail at alexisgrothe@yahoo.com.
	Erin Buls - Age Group Development Coach - TAMU Rec Center Erin is from Brenham, Texas where she started swimming at age 8 with the Brenham Dolphins and continued through high school.  She has been coaching the Dolphins for the last four years working with young swimmers and teaching them proper technique.   Erin is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's degree in Education.  She is currently substituting in both Bryan and College Station schools.   In her spare time Erin enjoys hanging out with friends, family and swimming.  She enjoys working with children and helping them to reach their goals. Erin can be reached at e_buls07@hotmail.com
	Stephen Weber - Junior Coach - Bryan Aquatic Center/TAMU Rec Stephen is currently a second year student in Blinn College's Radiology program and is also taking courses at Midwestern State University working toward a Bachelors in Radiological Science.   Stephen's swimming background includes competing for 14 years with Circle C (now Texas Longhorn Aquatics) and four years for Westlake High School.  While with Circle C, Stephen was a member of four relay teams that broke National Age Group Records.  He has been coaching with the Aggie Swim Club for the last five years, with all ages and groups.  Stephen has also worked with the Aggie Swim Camp in 2008, 2009 and 2010.   Stephen enjoys being able to give something back to the swimming community as well as helping swimmers see the benefits of hard work in and out of the pool.  He enjoys giving back to the sport that gave him so much as a young athlete.   Stephen can be reached at steve@aggieswimming.com .
	Shannon Clark - Junior Coach - Bryan Aquatic Center/TAMU Rec Center Originally from New Jersey, Shannon began swimming competitively at the age of 4.  She has been involved with the sport of swimming for the better part of 20 years.  As an age-group swimmer, Shannon held New Jersey Age Group State Records in the 100 backstroke and 200 IM.  At age 12 she was the youngest swimmer in her team's history to qualify for YMCA Nationals.  In college, Shannon swam for Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where her specialties were the 100 and 200 backstroke.   Shannon has continued to be involved in swimming through her children, Tyler (20) and Haley (18) who have been active members of the Aggie Swim Club for the last 10 years.  She has been the Club's Administrator for the last 10 years and has coached Novice, Age Group Development, Age Group and Junior programs with the Club since 2002.  She also coached with the College Station Tsunamis during the 2004 summer season and worked with the Bryan Barracudas during the summers of 2005, 2006 and 2007.  Shannon is also the Director of the Texas A&M University Swim Camp.    Shannon can be reached at home at 979-776-1155 or by e-mail at aggieswimclub@suddenlink.net.
	Ben Tsang - Novice/Age Group Development Coach - Bryan Aquatic Center/CSMS Originally from Stafford, Texas, Ben grew up competing with the Stafford Swim Team, a local summer league program, from age 6 to 18.  He competed for Bellaire High School for four years, then became a masters swimmer for the Houston Swim Club.  Ben coached the Stafford Swim Team for five summers and has also taught learn to swim programs locally.   Ben is currently attending Blinn College with plans to transfer to Texas A&M and major in English.  In his spare time Ben likes to read and eat.  He enjoys watching swimmers grow as individuals and swimmers as their skills improve and making a positive impact on their lives.   Ben can be reached at bktsang8310@gmail.com
	Dane McReynolds - Age Group Development Coach - Huntsville Aquatic Center Dane is currently an English major at Sam Houston State University and also owns a small business printing t-shirts.  He enjoys triathlons and rock climbing in his spare time.  Dane was recently married in 2010.   Dane grew up swimming summer league in Tomball, TX and competed through his four years of high school.    Dane enjoys helping swimmers progress through the sport of swimming, something he feels is a very fulfilling job.  He enjoys watching the swimmers them build relationships that last a lifetime.   Dane can be reached at danemcreynolds@hotmail.com
	Tom Dawson - Age Group Development Coach - Huntsville Aquatic Center Tom enjoys watching swimmers learn and get faster over time.  Tom swam at Cy-Fair High School and competed with Cy-Fair Swim Club (CFSC/FLEET) through high school.  He went on to Texas Tech where he swam on the team for one year.  Tom has been a USA official for both the Huntsville Lakers and the Aggie Swim Club for the last three years.   Tom is currently a member of the Huntsville Police Department.   Tom can be reached at thomasd1523@yahoo.com
	Cale McQuitty - Age Group Coach - Huntsville Aquatic Center Cale is originally from Missouri City, TX where he started swimming during his 8th grade year.  He competed through high school, earning the spot of team captain in his senior year.   He is currently attending Sam Houston State University majoring in Business.  He enjoys swimming, surfing and playing the guitar.  Cale enjoys teaching swimmers about a sport he has grown to love.   Cale can be reached at calemcq@yahoo.com
	Matt Wagner - Senior/HS Auxiliary Coach - Huntsville Aquatic Center Born in Milwaukee, WI, Matt has been in Texas since 1977.  He has a PhD in Kinesiology and is currently an Assistant Professor at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville.  Matt also owns the Nautilus Health Center in Huntsville and is a personal trainer working with high risk clients.   Matt's swimming history started in high school and continued through college where he began competing in triathlons and eventually completed an Iron Man triathlon.  He has been coaching with the Huntsville Lakers summer league team since 2000 and began working with the Aggie Swim Club as a Meet Director in 2008.  His twin sixteen year olds, Jaron and Sierra, compete with the Club.   Matt expects his swimmers to give him 100% and in return he promises to give them 100%.  He enjoys utilizing his background in kinesiology to help kids improve and the satisfaction he receives from watching them improve.   In his spare time Matt enjoys running and building houses.  He can be reached at irondad7@hotmail.com