Coaching Staff

Tayla Lovemore Head Coach: Verrado Site
Tayla Lovemore is a passionate South African swimming coach and former elite swimmer, known not only for her accomplishments in the pool but for the vibrant, inclusive community she's built around the sport she loves.
 
From an early age, Tayla showed an extraordinary connection to the water—channeling discipline, determination, and a deep love for swimming into a successful competitive career. Representing South Africa with pride, she became a role model for aspiring athletes across the country.
 
Now, as the head coach of Arizona Dolphins, she’s turned her focus to creating more than just fast swimmers—she’s building a family. Her club has become a safe, inspiring space where young athletes of all backgrounds come together to learn, grow, and support one another. Through mentorship, empowerment, and a hands-on coaching style, Tayla fosters a culture of respect, resilience, and unity—both in and out of the water.
 
Her coaching philosophy goes beyond podium finishes. She believes that sport has the power to uplift communities, bridge divides, and shape confident, compassionate leaders. Whether it’s organizing outreach programs, supporting parents, or mentoring new coaches, Tayla is as committed to building people as she is to building champions.
 
Her legacy isn’t measured in medals, but in the lasting impact she makes—one swimmer, one family, one community at a time.
Dan Morse Head Coach: Anthem Site

A native of Rhode Island Dan swam competitively with the Kent county YMCA and Bishop Hendricken high school before finishing his swimming career as a four year athlete and captain at Keene State College in Keene, New Hampshire.  As a coachhe most recently worked in Germany with the OneFlow Aquatics top team and junior top team.  With the team he assisted in preparing athletes for the 2021 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Olympic cycles, as well as coachingat multiple World and European Championships. In addition he served as Head Coach for a German national champion as well as junior national medalists.  In the U.S., he coached the Sedona Swordfish, Sedona Masters, and Sedona Red Rock High School, earning recognition as Arizona Interscholastic Athletics Coach of the Year in 2018.  Earlier in his career with the Carson Tigersharks, he guided athletes to standout performances at the Junior Olympics, Far Westerns, and state championships. At the collegiate level, he served as Assistant Coach at Keene State College, where he helped recruit and develop NCAA Division III All-Americans. His open water coaching includes training a World Junior Championships medalist and supporting athletes at international World Cup events with Greenwood Swimming. Dan is known for his athlete-centered approach, technical expertise, and proven success at every level of the sport.  Outside of the pool Dan enjoys a number of outdoor activities such as ultimate frisbee, snowboarding and hiking.