2023 Elite Select Camp under Gregg Troy in Florida
BLUE BELL, PA – Middle Atlantic Swimming’s highest qualifying-level athletes recently returned from a four-day Elite Select Camp under former U.S. Olympic Coach Gregg Troy. In total, 38 athletes, five coaches and one camp manager made the trip to the Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training Center (FAST) in Ocala, Florida.
“This camp presented an incredible opportunity to advance our entire community,” Executive Director Jamie Platt said. “When you multiply 39 swimmers from 18 different clubs, and then add to that six camp staff members from six clubs, this camp had a positive impact on more than just those who made the trip—it has an impact on the entire LSC. FAST’s facilities are amazing and we had an incredible staff led by Coach Troy. The experience was not only beneficial, but will last a lifetime. This is a direct investment in Middle Atlantic Swimming’s future and continued success.”
Athletes aged 15 through 18 were eligible to be invited, with selection priority starting with 2022 Phillips 66 National Championship qualifiers, followed by 2022 Speedo Junior National and Winter Junior National qualifiers. The goal of the trip was to put Middle Atlantic Swimming’s most experienced athletes and future stars together in the same pool to offer a special educational and motivational opportunity.
“Middle Atlantic Swimming is cutting edge by providing this training camp opportunity based on performance,” Troy said. “Educating and motivating the LSC athletes in leadership will reach throughout the organization’s boundaries. Coaches and athletes will feel the impact of this camp.”
Troy was the head coach of the 2012 U.S. Olympic men’s swim team that competed in London and spent nearly two decades as the head coach at the University of Florida, winning two national team championships and five SEC titles.
Camp Roster
Athletes:
Tori Abruzzo – Plymouth Whitemarsh Aquatic Club
Rachel Bockrath – Wilmington Aquatic Club
Karly Boles – Germantown Academy Aquatic Club
Jade Castro – Nittany Lion Aquatic Club
Alexa Conner – Suburban Seahawks
Katya Eruslanova – Suburban Seahawks
Alexa Fulton – Upper Main Line YMCA
Taylor Grimley – Germantown Academy Aquatic Club
Sydney Gring – Boyertown YMCA
Emily Hammill – Germantown Academy Aquatic Club
Izzy Iwasyk – Diamond State Aquatics
Annie Jia – Upper Dublin Aquatic Club
Katherine Jia – Upper Dublin Aquatic Club
Kylie McMurray – Greater Philadelphia Aquatic Club
Kenzie Padilla – Upper Main Line YMCA
Izzy Phifer – York YMCA
Devyn Sargent – Upper Main Line YMCA
Madi Tweksbury – Parkland Aquatic Club
Maddie Waggoner – Jersey Wahoos
Emily Way – York YMCA
Molly Yacoviello – York YMCA
Joseph Busic – Jersey Wahoos
Ryan Cortes – Jersey Wahoos
Shane Eckler – Ridley Area YMCA
Drew Henry – NRG
Carlos Hildalgo – York YMCA
David Ji – Upper Dublin Aquatic Club
Alex Karahalis – Western Branch YMCA
Jake Kennedy – Ridley Area YMCA
Woobie Kupsky - Unattached
Sam Huggins – Nittany Lion Aquatic Club
Henry McFadden – Jersey Wahoos
Michael McCarty – Greater Philadelphia Aquatic Club
Raekwon Noel – South Jersey Aquatic Club
Zachary Redding – Western Branch YMCA
Logan Richards – Upper Main Line YMCA
Jake Wang – Suburban Seahawks
Coaches:
Todd Conrad - Upper Main Line YMCA
Mandy Lovett - Emmaus Aquatic Club
Lou Petto - South Jersey Aquatic Club
Jeff Thompson - Germantown Academy Aquatic Club
Aaron Workman - Nittany Lion Aquatic Club
Camp Manager:
John Fedena - Delaware Swim Team
About Middle Atlantic Swimming
Middle Atlantic Swimming (MASI) advocates the growth and development of our safe and diverse swimming community through education, innovation and a commitment to excellence. It is one of 59 Local Swimming Committees (LSC's) of USA Swimming, the national governing body of competitive swimming in the United States. MASI consists of Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and all of Delaware. We have over 115 member clubs, 11,000+ athletes and 1,200+ officials, coaches and non-athlete members.
