Owner & Assistant Coach: Carrie Purdy

Education

• BS Sports & Exercise Science, Minor in Strength & Conditioning- University of Akron - 2002

• AAS Physical Therapy Assistant- Daytona State University - 2007

• MS (incomplete) Health Administration

• Division I NCAA Athlete Swimmer at University of Akron- Denianne Bland Senior Award. Academic All-American 1997-2002

Coaching

• Assistant Coach- Western Reserve Seariders, Kent Ohio 1998-2002

• Lake Erie Zone Assistant Coach- Northeast Ohio 1999

• Student Coach- University of Akron 2002

• Stanford University Richard Quick, Skip Kenney-Camp Coach, California 1998-2004 Summers

• Graduate Assistant Coach- University of Hawaii, Monoa, Hawaii - 2002-2004

• Assistant Coach- Daytona Beach Speed 2004-2010

• Head Coach-Seabreeze High School 2004-2009

• Head Coach- Matanzas High School 2013-Current

Head Coach - Mike Yearwood

AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
Results driven Aquatics Director/Head Coach, with expertise in designing and implementing competitive swim
programs. Adept at managing department operations and leading large teams exceeding 500 swimmers.
Demonstrated success in developing swimmers aged 9-24 to excel at championship levels, including Age Group
Championships, Senior Championships, Junior Nationals, Senior National, Olympic Trials, and Olympic Games.
Possesses extensive international coaching experience, including World Championships (United States, Cananda,
Peru), World Junior Championships (Peru, Venezuela, Turkey), and recent contributions to the Swedish National
Championships, Turkish National Championships, and All European Championships. Additional strengths lie in swim
club operations management, ensuring seamless functioning of multiple departments and optimizing overall program
effectiveness. Driven by passion for nurturing team growth and success, with a focus on operational excellence in
club management.
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• ASCA Level 5 Coach
• NIKE Swim Advisory Staff member
• Florida Swimming LSC Board of Directors (2) terms
• Gulf Swimming Board of Directors (2)
• North Texas LSC Board of Directors (2)
• Southern California Board of Directors (1)
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, University of South Florida
Major; Education with Concentrations in Kinesiology and Physiology
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CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
South Carolina Gamecock Aquatics – Senior Lead Coach Aug 2024 – Present
Columbia, SC
• Lead the development and performance training of 40 senior swimmers (ages 13-18), with focus on high school
athletes to enhance performance.
• Select and manage all meet entries and logistical coordination for key competitions.
• Designed and implemented structured training programs, including seasonal swim and dryland workouts, to drive
individual and team goal achievement.
• Coached one swimmer to qualify for Winter Juniors Qualifiers and supported 11 swimmers in earning spots at
NCSA Junior National Qualifiers.
• Mentored 7 swimmers to Future Championship Qualifiers and 19 swimmers to Sectional Champion Qualifiers,
expanding the team’s competitive footprint across multiple levels.
• Coached 14 swimmers to collectively earn 41 South Carolina High School State Championships.
• Led 2 swimmers to secure 8 gold medals at the South Carolina Age Group Championships.

Sabbatical Leave Mar 2023 – Aug 2024
Dads Club Swim Team - Masters Coach, Senior Coach, Age Group Coach
Houston, TX Jan 2019 – Mar 2023
• Recruited and retained aquatics members to drive revenue growth and sustain team viability.

• Managed communications with a diverse membership base exceeding 500 individuals, ensuring effective
dissemination of information and fostering positive relationships.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors, swimwear companies, school districts, and city municipalities to enhance team
resources and operational efficiency.
• Prepared and presented detailed reports for monthly Board of Directors meetings, offering insights into team
performance, financial metrics, and strategic initiatives.
• Secured multiple Masters National Championships and Finalist titles in 2022, attesting to continued excellence in
coaching and athlete development.
• Coached a swimmer to participate in the 2022 World Championships, affirming coaching expertise and athlete
readiness for international competition.
• Produced an Olympic Trials Qualifier in 2022, validating coaching proficiency and athlete achievement at the
highest level of competition.2020 Olympic Trials Qualifier
Blue Tide Aquatics - Head Coach and Director of Aquatics
Kingwood, TX Jul 2015 – Dec 2018
• Managed and directed large competitive swim team of 250 swimmers in addition to managing a staff of 15+
coaches
• Increased club membership from 150 members to capped amount of 250 members
• Directed and rebuilt competitive swim program and lesson program including recreational, educational and fitness
programming
• Managed budgets for swim team staff and of the aquatic programs
• Managed operations of multiple departments amongst multiple different facilities
• Responsible for all travel meets; boarding, finances, chaperones, food, safety for all during the stay, etc.
Redlands Swim Team – Head Coach
Redlands, CA Apr 2014 – June 2015
• Managed operations of three different facilities consisting of 300+ swimmers and water polo players.
• Developed and managed a staff of 14 in planning workouts, organizing swimmers, and planning clinics
• Managed swim meets, organized parent volunteers, and managed meet setup and clean up
• Collaborated in the development of strategic plans, operating budgets, compensation packages, travel
arrangements and marketing, promotion, and management of hosted events
• Initiated and developed pre-season clinic programs
• Swim Lesson Director with 45 employees and serving over 1000 swimmers during the 8 weeks of summer
JCC Bridgewater Tide Swim Team – Director of Aquatics
Bridgewater, NJ Jun 2011 – Mar 2014
• Responsible for directing for all aquatics programs, operations, staffing, and pool schedules for all groups.
• Managed operations of 2 on site pools and rentals of 3 off-site pools during summer season
• Actively managed an annual budget of $1.2 million in Aquatics and Recreation
• Coordinated fundraising programs to support the annual campaign goal of the Community Center
• Assigned swimmers to certain events for swim meets taking into account the swimmers’ goals and to benefit the
team for total points
Lakeside Aquatic Club – Head Coach and Director of Aquatics
Ft Worth, TX Aug 2008 – May 2011
• Directed and managed the operations of 5 swimming facilities that consisted of 600+ swimmers
• Responsible for supervising a staff of 15 employees and a revenue budget of $1,000,000
• Worked with sponsors to get spirit wear, suits and tech suits needed for swimmers
• Responsible for putting together 6 hosted swim meets annually
• Organized the United States Olympic Training Center Camp with 30 athletes
• Raised over $130,000 by creating and organizing fundraising events such as Team Lap-A-Thon, team raffles, and
community silent auctions.
• Coordinated partnerships with University Program Directors for college recruiting
QDD Swim Team - Head Coach
Manassas, VA Jul 2007 – Aug 2008

• Responsibilities included coordinating 5 locations, 12 staff members, operating and maintaining a 6 lane, 25-meter
indoor facility owned by the team
• Promoting and marketing aquatic programs via special events, monthly newsletters, and program guides
• Promoted member programs including: swim lessons, aquatic personal training, summer camps, special events,
swim teams and life guarding
Clearwater Aquatics Team – Head Coach and Director of Aquatics
Clearwater, FL Aug 2000 – 2007
• Planned and directed seasonal/cyclical conditioning programs that enabled athletes to achieve maximum
performance.
• Responsible for all yearly recreational planning and programming
• Recruited, hired, trained and managed 20+ staff each year
• Worked with sponsors to get spirit wear, suits and tech suits needed for swimmers
• Responsible for all travel meets; boarding, finances, chaperones, food, safety for all during the competitions
Accomplishments
V Notably coached swimmer from ages 11 to 18, resulting in their achievement as the youngest male swimmer at the
Beijing Olympic Games, following preparation for the Pan American Games and World Championships.
V Florida Swimming Senior Championships – Women’s, Men’s, and Combined Team Champions.
V Achieved highest finish in the team's history at the 2001 Florida Swimming Junior Olympic Championships.
V Achieved LSC and Junior Olympic record holders in Florida Swimming.
V Led the team to multiple state championships, including Virginia Swimming State Champions in 2007 and 2008.
V Achieved numerous national rankings and records, including U.S. Open Qualifiers, Junior National Qualifiers, and
Finalist swimmers.
V Secured over $700,000 in college scholarships for swimmers in 2010.
V Set a substantial number of individual and relay team records in various seasons.
V Led the team to multiple achievements, including a 31st Place to 10th Place finish at JO's in 2012, and being crowned
2014 New Jersey Summer League Champions.
V Coached swimmers with multiple national cuts and represented Sweden and Turkish National Teams.
V Produced outstanding results at national and international levels, including 2020 Olympic Trials Qualifiers, multiple
Masters National Champions, and a #1 Nationally ranked Age Group Swimmer in 2022.
V Guided swimmers to success at the 2022 World Championships and additional qualifiers for the 2022 Olympic Trials.

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Assistant Coach - Mark Schoenfelder

COACHING:

1988-93 Plantations II Swim Team (MCSL), Damascus, MD - Head Coach

1994-2002 Kentlands Swim Team (MCSL), N. Potomac, MD - Head Coach 

1992-2002 TITAN Swimming (PVS), Gaithersburg, MD  - Head Coach

2002 -2011 Curl-Burke Swim Club (PVS) , Damascus, MD  - Head Age Group Coach 

2012 -2020 Stroke Mechanics , Mount Airy, MD - Owner/Coach

2013-2018 Monocacy Aquatic Club , Frederick, MD - Age Group Coach

EDUCATION: 

Mt. Hebron High School ’77 Ellicott City, MD 

Longwood College ’82 Farmville, VA 

American Swim Coaches Assn. Level 3 Coach ’93, Lifetime Member, Ft. Lauderdale, FL