Wesley Crozier began his coaching career in 2007 in Austin, Texas with the Reed Rays summer swim team.  He was given nothing but a roster of thirty swimmers and the keys to the pool. This first experience propelled him into a rewarding career working with student/athletes on a year-round basis.  He went on to serve as an assistant age group and senior coach with Frisco Aquatics, volunteer assistant coach with the University of North Texas women’s swimming team, head coach of Nutmeg Aquatics, owner/head coach of the Dallas Area Youth Triathlon Team, and head coach of the Soundview YMCA Stingrays.  He takes pride in the fact that he has worked successfully with swimmers ranging from beginners to elite competitors.

Wesley's coaching philosophy is to pursue a strong technical foundation from the start, emphasizing process over product, and building strong relationships between the coach and athlete and among team members.  With this philosophy and a desire to help young people achieve their dreams and build character and good citizenship, he aims to guide the Stingrays to great success.

Professional Achievements

B.S. Kinesiology 2009
M.S. Exercise Science 2011
American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Level IV certification
2016 USA Swimming Olympic Trials qualifier
Two USA Swimming National Championship qualifiers
Eight USA Swimming Junior National Championship qualifiers
Twenty Eight YMCA National Championship qualifiers
Fourteen USA Swimming National Top 10 qualifying times
One YMCA National Champion
Four USA Triathlon Youth National Championship qualifiers

Wesley lives in Madison with his wife Jennifer and their three sons James, Charles, and Henry.

Sue began coaching with the Stingrays in 1988 after spending her childhood as a member of the Stingrays. 

Sue served one year as Head Coach of the Stingrays in 2014 and was named Head Age Group Coach in 2015.  Sue enjoys coaching the younger swimmers and has spent most of her coaching years working with the 12 & under swimmers.  Her patience and knowledge of stroke technique makes her a perfect fit for those swimmers. 

Sue was inducted into the Branford Sports Hall of Fame in 2008 in recognition of her commitment to the Stingray Program.  Sue also serves as Treasurer of CT Swimming Inc., the governing body for competitive swimming in the state.  

Outside of swimming, Sue is a CPA, working for a Real Estate Developer in New Haven.

Jenn joined the Stingray staff in 2014 after taking several years off to raise her family.  Prior to her time off, she served as Head Coach for the Daniel Hand High School (Madison) Girls team for 10 years and as the associate senior coach with SOCO Aquatics and HMST. 

During her time at Daniel Hand, Jenn worked with numerous All-American, All-State and All Conference swimmers including an 8-time CT Open Champion whose state records in the 200 and 500 Freestyle still stand today.  Jenn also earned the New Haven Register Girls Swimming Coach of the Year for 2004 and 2005.  At SOCO and HMST, Jenn helped to develop numerous Sectional and National qualifiers including two 2004 and one 2008 Olympic Trials Qualifier.  

Outside of swimming, Jenn is a PE Teacher at Daniel Hand High School, the Pool Director at the Guilford Racquet Club and mother to Stingray swimmers Mia and Tyler.

Kinsey Bair is a new member of the Stingray coaching staff this year. While it is her first year coaching, she has many years of experience since she was/is a swimmer herself. She will be assisting with the 8 and under AG3. Kinsey learned to swim at the age of 2 at her local YMCA. After graduating from the Y program she joined the Hamden/ North Haven Y team at the age of 7. Kinsey swam throughout high school and also swam at Northwestern University in college, where she majored in Finance. Some of her accomplishments include: She was lucky enough to hold the State of Connecticut record for the girls 12 and under 50 yd butterfly for 24 years. She was State Open champion in the 100 yd breaststroke during high school and she qualified for Senior Nationals her senior year of high school in the 200 yd breaststroke. She is currently living in Guilford, CT with her family and her 2 daughters swim with the Stingrays 8 and under group. She is excited to share her knowledge and joy for swimming with all the Stingray swimmers.

Sarah Helen joined the Stingrays in the fall of 2023 after moving to New Haven to be near her fiance. Sarah Helen has experience coaching 12 & under summer league swimmers. 

Sarah Helen swam for 4 years at Davidson College and 1 year at the University of Pittsburgh during graduate school. While at Davidson College, she was the Atlantic 10 Champion in the 200 and 400 IM in 2020. In 2021, Sarah Helen was named the college's top senior female student-athlete and nominated for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. 

While at the University of Pittsburgh,  Sarah Helen was a finalist in the 400 IM at the 2022 Atlantic Coast Conference Championships. She was awarded the Marian Clark Gold Standard Award, presented to a team member who exemplified the best qualities of a student-athlete during the season. 

Outside of swimming, Sarah Helen is a Public Health Analyst for a non-profit organization based in North Carolina. She currently lives in New Haven.

Kelly Chmielewski joined the Stingrays in the fall of 2024 in pursuit of continuing her passion for competitive swimming. Kelly has extensive experience in teaching swimming lessons for children 15 and under, as well as teaching in preparation for competitive swimming.

In addition to teaching lessons, Kelly was a competitive swimmer herself for 12 years. Kelly swam for Newington Swim Club as well as the Berlin High School swim team for 4 years in which she was a 2-time captain and 4-time Class S States swimmer. Kelly continuously competed in the 100 backstroke and butterfly, and the 200 and 400 freestyle relay. During her time at Berlin High, she was awarded the Coach’s Award and Most Valuable Swimmer through the Berlin Athletics Department.  

Outside of swimming, Kelly is an honors student at Southern Connecticut State University pursuing a degree in Speech Pathology. She currently lives in New Haven.  

Amy serves as our Team Administrator, supporting the Stingrays through team registration, meet operations, communications with swim families, and maintenance of the team’s website.  She also plays a key role as our Safe Sport Coordinator.  A longtime member of the Stingrays community, Amy has been part of the program for more than 13 years as a dedicated swim parent.  She and her husband have four children—two college graduates and two currently swimming with the team.  Amy brings 16 years of experience working in schools and holds a degree in elementary education, adding depth, organization, and care to the work she does with our athletes and families.

Cindy brings more than 15 years of dedicated service to the Soundview Family Y, where she serves as a Member Service Specialist and provides essential administrative support for the swim team.  Working closely with Wesley, our Director of Competitive Swimming, she manages registrations, billing, and meet fees to ensure a smooth, organized experience for swimmers and their families.  Outside of the Y, Cindy also works with Streamline Aquatics as a Customer Service and Administrative Assistant, supporting customers and internal operations for a commercial pool supply company. Her attention to detail and commitment to exceptional service shine through in every role she takes on.