HEAD COACH - STEVEN MILLS
Coach Steven is returning to the Hound Dogs in 2024! He started competitive swimming when he was 5 years old on the Delaware Swim Team. He and his family moved to Lynchburg, Virginia when he was 8 years old and he began swimming for the Lynchburg YMCA. Over his 10 year career with LY, Steven set numerous team records. He specialized in the 200, 500, and 1650 freestyle, 200 backstroke, and 200 butterfly. During his high school career, Steven was a VISAA and VHSL State qualifier and finalist in both individual and relay events for Liberty Christian Academy. He was named the Virginia Independent Conference Swimmer of the year and was a three time conference/region champion in the 200 and 500 freestyle. Steven finished his career swimming for Liberty University Men’s Swim Team.
Steven is currently coaching for the CCA Marlins, where he serves as the Head Age Group Coach and Head Site Coach for their Lancerlot location. Steven began his coaching career at his local summer league swim team, FAST Makos, in 2016 during his sophomore year of high school. During this time, he operated as an assistant coach and was later promoted to head coach. He coached the Makos through the 2022 season. He had the opportunity to coach some of the best swimmers in the Lynchburg area and helped produce a competitive team every year.
Steven also operated as an assistant coach for Liberty University Men’s Swim Team for two seasons while completing his degree in Exercise Science. Steven spent most of his time working with the sprint group and assisting the head coach. His main focuses while coaching were to work on elite skill development and assist in cultivating a competitive environment. During his time at Liberty, the men’s team placed 5th and 2nd at the CCS National Championship.
Contact Coach Steven at [email protected].
ASSISTANT COACHES
- Morgan Smith - Head Swim Lesson Instructor
- Peyton Lawrence
- Jackson Rooney
- Amelia Cooper
- Jia Byrnes
- Maddie Howes
- Tessa Gorby
- Jen Camp - Adult Coach
