Coach Lyndsay has been with Aquawolves for over ten years. She is the head age group coach and has been a part of the Aquawolves family since she was 13 years old when she swam for the team. She has seen the team grow and become one of the best USA swimming teams in Colorado. The quality of the team means a lot to her. 

Coach Lyndsay has been with Aquawolves for over ten years. She is the head age group coach and has been a part of the Aquawolves family since she was 13 years old when she swam for the team. She has seen the team grow and become one of the best USA swimming teams in Colorado. The quality of the team means a lot to her. 

Swimming has always been a big part of her life. She started swimming summer league at age 8 with the Smoky Hill Sharks, where she still holds multiple team records. She was not a very good swimmer under the age of 12, and most club teams wouldn't even take her when she tried out. Aquawolves gave her a chance and she made her first sectional cut by 14. She believes in hard work, pushing yourself to find your best, and never giving up on yourself.  She swam for Grandview High school and qualified for state in all the events and was top 16 in her main events. 

She had a shoulder injury that required her to get surgery her senior year of high school and she even swam with one arm for a year. She was fortunate enough to meet a crazy coach that gave her the opportunity of a lifetime. He gave her a full ride to swim D1 at the University of Idaho. Her coach was a former Olympian, Gold Medalist and a world record holder in the 50 free for a decade! He changed her life in so many ways and is a huge reason she coaches today. Swimming is such an amazing sport. There are SO many life lessons and opportunities that we can get from it that translate out of the water. She is passionate to help these kids become stronger, more confident versions of themselves and learn all the lessons our sport has to offer. 

Ryan started coaching summer league in 2016 with the Smoky Hill Sharks. He was an Assistant Coach for three years before taking over as Head Coach for one year. 

Ryan went to school in New Orleans at Tulane University in New Orleans, studying Economics and Finance. His senior year he started coaching year-round for Nu Wave Swim Club. Ryan worked with the high performance groups under Ross Hedrick, helping the team to multiple top three finishes at both Age Group and Senior state meets and getting to work with several state record holders and Olympic Trials qualifiers along the way.

Ryan moved back to Colorado in 2021 and started coaching for Aquawolves. He also works as a Financial Analyst.

Laura has been a competitive swimmer for 40 years and a swim coach for 15 years. Laura swam sprint freestyle for Harvard and also played water polo for Harvard's club team. She currently trains and competes in Masters swimming with a focus on all sprint events. Most recently, Laura has been an assistant coach at Cherry Creek High School for the girls' team, focusing on the JV1 program for the past four seasons. She spent 12 years doing video analysis and stroke technique work at SwimLabs and is excited to bring her passion for swimming technique, building community and having fun to Aquawolves!

My name is Coach Jason. I am very excited to be a part of the Aqua wolves swim team and have the honor of working with your child this season. Swimming is more than just a sport—it’s a lifelong skill, a character-building experience, and a passion that I hope to instill in each of my athletes.

My coaching philosophy is centered on three key principles: a love for swimming, strong character development, and technical excellence. I believe that when swimmers enjoy what they do, they grow into confident and motivated athletes. Beyond the strokes and turns, I emphasize the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and discipline—qualities that will serve them well both in and out of the water.

One of my biggest focuses as a coach is technique. Efficiency in the water is crucial, and I will work diligently with each swimmer to refine their strokes, improve their body position, and maximize their potential. Whether your child is new to the sport or an experienced competitor, my goal is to help them swim smarter, not just harder. As a teacher I thrive on giving lots of feedback and focusing on form first so as to not build bad habits.

A little about me, I have been a swimmer all throughout my life and coaching combines my love for teaching and aquatics all in one. I started out coaching swim lessons at DU back when I first started teaching PE in 2012. I then started coaching swim team and lessons for Lifetime fitness 2015-2019. After changing PE positions to Cottonwood creek elementary school I started coaching for ACES swim club in 2022 as well as managing Pools in the summer such as CCV and Sundance hills pool assisting with lots of private lessons and swim team. I currently do daily private lessons out of club greenwood and teach PE at cottonwood creek elementary school.

Communication is key to a successful season, and I encourage an open dialogue between parents, swimmers, and myself. If you ever have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, we can create a supportive and enriching environment for every swimmer to thrive.

I’m excited for a season full of growth, hard work, and fun! Thank you for entrusting me with your child’s swimming journey. Let’s make this an incredible experience for all!

Best regards,

Jason Mondragon

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Aqua wolves bronze coach

Jessica is a lifelong athlete with a deep love for sports and movement. She grew up running and competed in basketball, volleyball, and track in high school. These days, she enjoys running, lifting, hiking, and skiing.

Her passion for swimming started with her three children—Evan (19), Liv (17), and Finn (14)—who all began swimming at a young age. They participated in summer league and club swimming with STARS and Aquawolves. Her eldest son is now living his dream as a collegiate swimmer at the University of Indianapolis.

Outside of coaching, she has a background in federal service and private sector leadership. Jessica has spent over 20 years as a public servant in the federal government. Recently impacted by the federal hiring freeze, she is exploring her next opportunity while dedicating time to coaching.

As both a coach and a swim parent, Jessica has learned that the swim community is a special one—filled with wonderful people, supportive families, and friendships that last a lifetime. She believes that swimming is a lot like life: there will be good days and bad days, wins and losses. What matters most is always trying your best, enjoying the victories, and pushing past the setbacks. She encourages young swimmers to show up for themselves, their families, and their teammates with positivity and determination.

Above all, Jessica loves working with kids and creating a fun, encouraging environment where they can develop strong fundamentals, confidence, and a lifelong love for the sport. And if you catch her dancing on deck—just know it's her way of celebrating the joy of swimming!

I started in the swim world at age 15 by teaching swim lessons. I started coaching summer clubs a few years later. I coached in Rocky Mountain swim league for 15 summers at The Preserve, Ben Franklin, and Sundance. I started with Aquawolves in 2008 and have coached most of the different age groups at some point in time. I really enjoy coaching the blue group and teaching swim strokes, especially since that is where I started in the swim world.

I am also a 4th grade math teacher at Hallett academy in Denver Public Schools. I have been teaching since 2010 in 1st, 4th, and 5th grade.