Coaches
Mara joined PTSC as a swimmer in 2013. Soon after, she started teaching swim lessons with the Learn to Swim Program. While swimming for PTSC, Mara swam for the Peters Township Middle School and High School Swim and Dive Team.
She has been an assistant coach for PTSC since 2020 and is currently studying Mathematics and Statistics at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
Ganesh Sivaramakrishnan is a collegiate swimmer with a passion for coaching and inspiring young athletes to reach their full potential.
Born and raised in Upper Saint Clair, Ganesh’s love for the sport started when he first joined the local swim team. During high school, Ganesh was a WPIAL champion in the 100 back and 100 fly and was runner up in the 100 fly and 100 back at the PIAA State meet. After high school, Ganesh earned a spot to swim Division I at George Washington University, and continues to be a student-athlete.
Ganesh's coaching approach is characterized by his ability to connect with his athletes on a personal level, understanding their individual strengths and areas for improvement. His experience as a collegiate swimmer has given him valuable insight into the mental and physical challenges that athletes face, and he uses this knowledge to guide and support his team members.
As he embarks on this new chapter at Peters Township, Ganesh is excited to share his passion for swimming and help shape the next generation of exceptional athletes. His determination, expertise, and unwavering dedication will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the program, inspiring his swimmers to surpass their own expectations and achieve greatness both in and out of the pool.
My name is Bert Wang, I recently just graduated from Grinnell college with a degree in biology. This coming fall, I will be attending Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine to enroll in there doctorate of occupational therapy program. Here, I will be using my covid year and 5th year to swim in thei r varsity team.