Megan Radvick (Executive Director, Aqua Club Site Lead)

 

I am a Seattle native and began my swimming career at the age of 11.  I swam for recreational, high school, and club swimming teams. I became a coach in 1995 for the Sand Point Country Club and then began coaching at Excel in the fall of 2000 .I love coaching all ages, as each one has its own challenges and rewards. I am also the assistant Bothell High School girls swim team coach and Head Coach of the Aqua Club swim team. 

 

My goal for each of my swimmers is to give them the tools to be successful not only in the pool but outside of it as well, by teaching them to respect themselves as well as others, to work hard, and to never give up.

Chris Stoner (Head Coach)

I was born in Puyallup where I swam for the Puyallup Aquatic Club and later South Sound Titans.  At the age of 11, I moved to Davis California and swam for the Davis Aquadarts.  I continued to swim throughout college and beyond with the Davis Aquatic Masters.  My main events are the 100 and 200 butterfly and the 200 and 400 IM and occasionally try sprint freestyle.  I began to coach for the Summerdart program, an 8 week swim summer league, in 2005 and became a full time coach for the Aquadarts in 2010 while I attended UC Davis.  

I started coaching with Excel in 2017 and took over as head coach in 2021.  I have loved getting to know and working with the members of our swimming community.  My goal is to provide an inclusive and positive space in which swimmers can pursue their goals, make friends, and find their own success.

 

Dominic Nouwens (High Performance and Medialist Coach)

 

I was born in Shoreline, with my first swimming experience being with the now defunct Shoreline Gators! I continued to swim through High School finishing with a Captaincy, and All Wesco First Team Honors.

Once graduated from college, I was pulled back into coaching through my old club Innis Arden Swim Team. It was there that I found out about Excel and started coaching at both Sand Point and Aqua Club.

Fast forward to now, I am now the proud Head Coach of Ingraham High School, Blue Ridge Swim Club, and the High Performance Coach at Excel.

My coaching philosophy has and always will be centered in athletes’ needs and goals. I strive to challenge all swimmers to meet and exceed their own expectations, and maintain a healthy relationship with the sport.
 

Maddie Hayden (Aqua Club)

 

Hi, my name is Maddie! I'm a proud graduate of Seattle Pacific University (2023) with a swimming journey that kicked off at Aqua Club when I was 9 years old. Starting at the age of 11, I swam for Excel and later swam for Inglemoor High School. I have been coaching Excel since 2019, Aqua Club since 2020, and the Garfield High School swim teams since 2021. 

For me, swimming isn't just a sport; it's a way of life. I've found my stride, discipline, and resilience in the water. Now, I'm stoked to share that passion with you all. For me, coaching isn't just about helping athletes win races; it's about guiding them to be their best selves, in and out of the pool.

 

 

Tyler Lippold (Aqua Club)

 

I grew up swimming in the Seattle area, doing summer league, high school and club swimming, including being on Excel its inaugural year as a team. I have been coaching since 2009; spent eleven years coaching high school, been coaching various summer league teams since 2016, and year-round club swimming 2012.

 

My passions in life consist of the following, in order: my cat, coaching, movies/novels.

 

Mallory Marquiss (Site Lead Meadowbrook)

My love for swimming began around the age of eight when I joined my first swim team, Sand Point C.C. At age twelve, I started swimming year round on Excel! I continued my swimming career throughout high school at Blanchet, where I exceeded in the 50 free and 100 fly.  I have been very lucky to have also coached for both Sand Point and Excel. I can’t wait to be back for another season to support our athletes in achieving their personal goals in the pool!

 

 

Monica Edwards (Aqua Club)

 

My passion for swimming began later in life when I discovered the benefits of a lifelong sport that provided an opportunity for cardio workouts combined with a full range of motion activity. The swim community has united my family and neighborhood with a shared interest and extended activities that continue even now with two grown children!  I’ve taught in the Edmonds School District for over 30 years in a variety of positions, but primarily, middle school Health & Fitness.  I’ve worked as a swim coach and a dryland coach for both Cascade and the Aqua Club. Excel’s philosophy of celebrating swimmers at whatever level of participation they desire is what interested me most in work with Excel. I’m excited to be part of the Excel community!

 

Timony Sherry (Sand Point)

Hi everybody, my name is Timony Sherry! (Pronounced like the name Timothy, but with an n instead of a th). I was born and raised in the greater Seattle area and swam competitively from age six to eighteen. I began in the summers at Klahaya, then swam with Cascade year round, and was a four year letter and senior captain at Shorewood High School. 

I went to college in Southern California at University of Redlands and was on the track and field team during my years there throwing shot put, discus, and javelin. Go Bulldogs! I received my Bachelors in Equity in Education and Athletics, and my Masters in Learning and Teaching (Education). While at Redlands I also swam consistently and continued to love spending time at the pool. 

I am very excited to be coaching with Excel. I specialize in backstroke and butterfly, and am very comfortable teaching all other strokes and skills. Swimming is my passion sport and it holds such a special place in my life. I learned quickly that if you put in the work, you will see results! In my free time, I love to swim, travel, play with my dogs, and read! I hope to see everyone around the pool soon!

Katie Hass (Aqua Club)

I grew up swimming in the Seattle area. My first swim team experience was summer league swimming with the Mountlake Terrace Marlins at age 10. That summer I finished first in the 50 Free in the end of summer championship meet. From then on, I was hooked! The next decade of my life was dedicated to competitive swimming. I swam year-round for the Snohomish Valley Swim Club and in high school for Snohomish (Go Panthers!). In 2018 I returned to swimming on the North End Otters Masters team. Swimming as an adult has brought me so much joy. Through coaching at Excel, I hope my love of swimming helps instill similar passion among our kids. 

Finn Corbin (Sand Point)

Hey there, I’m Finn! I was born in Lake Forest Park, and didn’t start competitive swim until my first year at Shorecrest Highschool. I continued to swim all four years, receiving varsity letters 3 of those 4 years and going to state for 2 of those years. I swam for Excel for my junior and senior year.

Since graduating, I now attend the University of Washington studying Law Society and Justice, and have been coaching for Excel since the past fall.

I have since also been a Lifeguard at Dale Turner YMCA and swimming for the UW swim club, and I look forward to work both in and out of the pool. 

Bridget Fetty (Meadowbrook & Sand Point)

Hi! My name is Bridget! This will be my first-year coaching with Excel and I am so excited. I grew up swimming year-round with Cascade Swim Club and during the summers with Wedgwood Swim Club. I attended Roosevelt High School and swam all 4 years. I was then fortunate enough to swim all 4 years of college at the University of Puget Sound. I graduated in May of 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, Sociology and Anthropology. Additionally, I’ve been lifeguarding and teaching lessons for over 7 years. I am also coaching Nathan Hale Girls swim team and looking for my next career opportunity!  

Katie Brotherton (Sand Point)

I have over 13 years of experience as an assistant and head swim coach and over 15 years of experience as a competitive swimmer. I'm thrilled to be coaching for Excel and Holy Names Academy. Swimming has been, and will always be, one of my life's greatest passions. During the pandemic and through the summer of 2021, I served as the Senior Assistant and Pre-Senior coach for the Hillsboro HEAT in Portland, Oregon. My swim coaching career began with the Landen Stingrays in 2006, where I served as an assistant age group coach (ages 5 through 18). I became the club's head coach in 2008, and my final season ended in 2010. I also served as the Kings Junior High School head coach from 2010 to 2012 while attending graduate school. I've swum for the Landen Stingrays, Countryside YMCA Torpedoes, Ursuline Academy Lions, Denison University's Big Red, and, briefly, Miami University's Redfins.

Gaku Beauchamp (Aqua Club and Meadowbrook) 

 

Cooper Ridenour (Sand Point)

 

 

Susan Mayfield (Sub and College Prep Consultant)

I am excited about the opportunity to support Excel Swim Club on deck as a substitute coach! Swimming is a significant part of my background and life today. I am a Seattle native who swam collegiately at Stanford University (many years ago!). More recently, I coached the Lakeside School girls swim/dive team for 8 seasons where I found a passion for working with student athletes. Since then, I have been building a consulting business, ELEVATE, around supporting high school aged swimmers who would like to compete collegiately. ELEVATE offers guidance through the recruitment process with the goal of helping athletes swim at the next level on a college team. I am here to be a resource to Excel and its community!