Mike McQuitty

RED GROUP [9/10yos] COACH

Email: [email protected]

Mike grew up in Mesa, AZ with Mesa Aquatics from the age of 6 through high school. During that time, he achieved several Junior and Senior National cuts, was fortunate enough to represent the US on the National Junior Team in 1989 and competed at the US Open. After high school, Mike swam for the University of Arizona in the early 90s and competed at the NCAA championships each of the 4 years he was there. After college, he coached summer league for two summers, with kids aged 6-18. His first year round coaching position was in Glendale, AZ with the Swimming Gauchos where he coached the 10 and under group. After that, he moved to Tucson and was the Head Age Group Coach for Hillenbrand Aquatics and coached 9-14 year olds for 4 years. He then moved to Colorado and was the head coach of Greeley Swim Club for 4 years. Mike’s coaching philosophy is quality work with a strong focus on technique, as well as having fun. Mike is excited to be back coaching and is looking forward to great swim seasons.

 

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science – University of Arizona

 

Coaching Experience:

Summer League – La Paloma, Tucson, AZ

AZ Swimming Gauchos – 10 and under coach

Hillenbrand Aquatics – Head Age Group Coach

Greeley Swim Club – Head Coach

Coached numerous State and Sectional Qualifiers

 

Awards and Honors

Several Top 16 National Age Group Times (1984-1990)

Academic All American – High School and College

Athletic All American – High School and College

 

Achievements:

Junior National, Senior National, US Open Qualifier

Member of US National Junior Team – 1989

NCAA National Champion – 200 Medley Relay – 1993

Member of Northern Colorado Swimming All Star Coaching Staff – 2002