Coaches and Directors
Kevin Zakrzewski returned to Stevenson back in August 2015. Kevin is a 2000 SHS graduate who attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2000-2001), and University of Wisconsin-Madison (2001-2004) where he majored in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. He was a 4-time Varsity letter winner (1-UN-Lincoln, 3-UW-Madison). During his time at UW Madison, he was a 3-Time NCAA All America and was the Breaststroke leg of the 4th place 200 Medley Relay at the 2004 NCAAs.
In 2006 Kevin came out of retirement due the passing of one of his closest friends. That summer he qualified for the 2008 Olympic Trials in the 100/200 BR. During that time he also helped co-found the Christopher Steele Foundation where he was named President in 2010. During the 10 years of CSF, they donated $100,000+ to Northwester Memorial Foundation for Sarcoma Research, and also donated to SHS Hockey and Baseball to support athlete scholarships.
After the 2008 Olympic trials Kevin became the Assiatnt Head Coach at CATS Aquatic Team from 2008-2012. After that he ventured to Northwestern were he was the Head Senior Coach of NASA-Wild, and also was a volunteer for the Northwestern Women's Varsity program from 2012-2015.
Kevin is also a (CSCS) Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and an ASCA Level 4 member.
Lead Coach: Jr Patriot
Lead Coach: Platinum, Jr. Patriot
Jennifer joined the Patriot Aquatic Club in 2012. She currently works with our Platinum and Jr. Patriot levels. Jennifer has coached swimmers to multiple ISI Regional Championships, ISI Age Group State Championships, and USA Central Zone Championships. Prior to joing PAC she had served as a coach for the Hickory Willow Swim Club, Palatine Park District, and the Barrington Swim Club.
Megan is our Lead Coach for JR & Patriot Red. She is also our Swim Lesson Coordinator.
Sean joined the PAC/NIPC staff in 2005. He has served as the Head Boys Water Polo Coach at Stevenson High School since 2007. Sean is a graduate of Stevenson High School and during that time was a member of USA Water Polo Youth and Junior National Teams. Sean graduated from Loyola Maramount in Los Angeles and was a member of 3 NCAA Final Four Teams.
Brian joined the PAC/NIPC staff in 2005. He was a graduate of Stevenson High School where he now serves as an Assistant Girls Water Polo Coach since 2008. Brian graduated from the University of Illinois at Champaign where he also was continued his water polo career with the Illini.