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Katie Adelman - Assistant Coach 

My name is Katie Adelman, and this is my fourth season coaching for the sharks.  I have previously coached grey and bronze groups, and are looking forward to moving to silver this year.  You might occasionally see me coming into the YMCA in uniform, since I work full time as a paramedic.  I'm looking forward to our 23-24 season.  

 

Sean Gibson - Assistant Coach

This is Sean's second season coaching with the Sharks and he will mainly coach Silver at JRL. He has 20 years of swim coaching experience; including 17 seasons in summer league, 15 high school swim seasons, and USS club experience in both age group and senior levels. Sean is an ASCA Level 3 coach. He is a social studies teacher and swim coach at Blackhawk Christian School. Sean also has a background in youth ministry. He and his wife Danae have three children, Joshua 9, Hannah 8 and Mica 4.

 

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Vivi Clark - assistant coach

Hi all, my name is Vivi Clark and I use she/her pronouns. This is my first year as a coach for the Sharks. I started learning to swim when I was two years old but did not start swimming competitively until my junior year of high school. I have been a swim instructor for four years and a lifeguard for two years at the Jackson R. Lehman YMCA. I am currently a sophomore at PFW studying Secondary Education with a concentration in Mathematics. Some of my favorite things to do in my free time are read, swim, and explore the outdoors. I am so excited to meet all of you and get to know more about you!

 

Noah Arkkelin - assistant coach

My name is Noah Arkkelin, and I am a Senior at Homestead High School. I am also a student at  Anthis Career Center, where I am studying criminal justice. Some of my hobbies are running,  football, baseball, and fishing. I am also actively involved in the Boy Scouts and enjoy camping.  I have been swimming since I was 11. I started swimming at Avalon Pool and moved to  Pocahontas for summer swim. I have been swimming for the Sharks for 6 years, and I am  excited to use my experience to coach this year!
 
 
Carson Anspach - assistant coach
 
I’m Carson Anspach, I’ve have been in swim most of my life, this is my third year coaching, and I’m a current college student.
 
Lexie - Assistant coach
 
Hi! My name is Lexie. I have been competitively swimming since I was 6 years old. I am extremely excited to join this team and forward my knowledge to my fellow athletes! I look forward to helping them grow into the adults they wish to become and encourage the team to continjeu working hard towards their goals. Swimming not only builds you physically, but it challenges you mentally. The discipline needed for this sport is not easy, and I am very honored to be a part of your journey!