Coaches and Directors

Coaches and Directors
Coaching Staff
Emily McClure Head Coach

Coach Emily is the Head Coach and lead Discovery Coach for the Ridgewood YMCA Dolphins. Prior to becoming the RYD Head Coach, Coach Emily spent eight years as a physical education teacher in Cleveland. Emily spent years as a lifeguard and swim instructor, putting her passion for water safety and stroke instruction to work for YMCA programs throughout Northeast Ohio. She swam throughout high school for Bay Village.

Emily holds a Bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University in Education, and a Master's degree in Health and Wellness in Education from Cleveland State University. She has three daughters and lives with her partner Dustin.

Mary Carter Assistant Coach
Coach Mary swam for the CFYN Tigersharks from 2008-2011, and for Cuyahoga Falls High School from 2011-2015 where she was a 4 year varsity swimmer and senior captain, specializing in the 500 and breaststroke. Mary attended Ohio University’s E. W. Scripps School of Journalism, and now works in early childhood education advocacy and policy. 
 
Mary lives in Old Brooklyn and can be found at Guardians games and hiking with her dog Ollie!
Maggie Carter Assistant Coach

Coach Maggie swam for CSI and Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School, earning three varsity letters. She went on to earn her bachelor's degree in middle childhood education from Cleveland State University.

Maggie's favorite events are the 50 free and 100 backstroke.

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