Meet the HHAA Coaches:
Michael McBryan
Head Coach
Mike began his swimming journey with Stu Kukla at Central Bucks Swim Team and continued at La Salle College High School under Frank Lichtner. At LaSalle, Mike was a part of a PIAA state record winning medley relay team and went on to set the team and PCL record in the 100 Breaststroke. He continued his swimming career at the University of North Carolina, serving as team captain in his senior year, was a participant in the 2016 Olympic Trials, the 2018 NCAA Championships, and a two-time record holder in 200 Breaststroke. Mike started coaching in 2016 with Club Kickstart at UNC and after graduation went on to work with Nation's Capital Aquatic Program as a Head Age Group Coach. While in D.C., he got the opportunity to also work at SwimLabs, a technical review school for high performing swimmers, where he developed high level technical skills and a passion for improving athlete's efficiency in the water. In 2020, he became the head coach of Central Bucks Swim Team (CBST) and also assisted with Central Bucks South High School the last 3 years. Mike's general philosophy focuses on quality over quantity, fostering a positive environment, and building athletes' confidence through practice and goal attainment. He is excited to join HHAA and Hatboro Horsham, eager to build upon the already supportive and strong community.
Kip Emig
Senior Coach, High School
Coach Kip swam for HHAA during the club’s inaugural season (1982) and returned to coach with HHAA in 1990. He is a 1984 graduate of Hatboro-Horsham High School and a four-year varsity swimmer. His swimming career continued at East Stroudsburg University where he also gained coaching experience as an assistant in 1989. Kip started coaching for HHAA in 1990 and the Hatboro-Horsham High School Swim Team in 1991. During his 34-year coaching career, he has coached 33 High School All Americans, 15 District I Champions, 15 State Champions, 3 Olympic Trial Qualifiers, and 2 National Champions. In 2011, Kip was inducted into the SAL Coaches Hall of Fame. In 2021-22, Kip coached the Hatters Girls Team to the PIAA 3A State Championship. In 2023, he was inducted into the Hatboro-Horsham High School Athletic Wall of Fame. Kip was recognized as the PIAA 3A Girls Head Coach of the Year in 2022 and 2024.
Meghan Nellett
Head Girls Coach, SAL
USA Assistant Coach
Coach Meghan began swimming at age six for HHAA and continued through high school. She is a 2008 graduate of Hatboro-Horsham High School where she was a four-year varsity swimmer for Coach Kip. In the Fall of 2012, Meghan joined the HHAA coaching staff, first as a preteam coach and then increased her role with the team each year by coaching all levels. She is the co-Head Coach for the Hideaway Hurricanes in the summer. This will be Coach Meghan's 12th year coaching HHAA!
Brendan Malone
Head Boys Coach, SAL
USA Assistant Coach
Coach Brendan began swimming at age seven and is a 2010 graduate of Hatboro-Horsham High School where he was a four-year varsity swimmer and a captain in his final two years for Coach Kip. He continued his swimming career at Bloomsburg University swimming distance freestyle and butterfly. Post college, Brendan worked as the Aquatic Director/Coach for the Freedom Valley YMCA. While in that position, he instructed and coached all levels of swimmers from the beginning swimmers to highly competitive triathletes. Coach Brendan is entering his 4th year coaching with HHAA.
Carolyn Lyons
Assistant Coach
Coach Carolyn swam competitively for 12 years in the summer and at Archbishop Wood High School. This will be her 7th season coaching with HHAA. In addition to coaching HHAA, she is an assistant coach for Hatboro-Horsham High School Swim Team.
Adam Thron
Assistant Coach
Coach Adam rejoins HHAA after a brief coaching stint in 2020. A 2016 graduate of Hatboro-Horsham HS, he is a HHAA and Hatters Swim Team alum. Adam continued his academics and swimming career at Albright College where he specialized in distance freestyle (200, 500, 1000, 1650) and the 400IM. He is a 3x Middle Atlantic Conference Team Champion ('17, '18, '19). His previous coaching experience includes Hideaway Swim Club from 2016-2020.
Ellen Zschunke
Head Coach, Diving
Coach Ellen has coached at HHAA in the winters on-and-off since 2004. Other coaching experience includes at Hatboro-Horsham High School, Hideaway Swim Club, and Upper Moreland Swim Club. She has coached at the PA State diving meet 6 times. Ellen is a native to Hatboro-Horsham. She is also a School Library Media Specialist at Pine Road Elementary School in Lower Moreland Township School District.
Nancy McQuade
Assistant Coach, Diving
Coach Nancy is starting her 7th season with HHAA. She grew up swimming and diving (and later coaching both) for Phoenix Swim Club in Feasterville. Nancy swam for Neshaminy AAU (now Neshaminy CORE), St. Chris CYO and NRG club teams. She is a graduate of Archbishop Wood High School where she was a member of the high school team. Nancy also played water polo at Penn State University. For over 15 years, she has worked as a school psychologist in public school districts. She has an undergraduate degree from Penn State and two graduate degrees from LaSalle University and Rider University. Nancy specializes in school neuropsychology and memory intervention and is presently pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology with a specialization in sports psychology. Focusing on both the technical and mental aspects of training and being part of a coaching staff that strives to develop great individuals as well as strong swimmers, is what she enjoys about HHAA.
