Coaching Staff
The Condors are proud of our highly experienced and knowledgeable staff, whose passion and enthusiasm shines at every practice. Our coaches work hard to develop confidence, nurture impactful relationships, and teach the right technique, mindset and leadership skills that will make each swimmer successful. Learn more about our coaches below!
Coach Jon has been a part of the Condors organization for over a decade. Since becoming Head Coach of our Mark Twain location, he has since transitioned into Owner of all of our operations in Westchester County, while continuing his work on deck with his athletes.
During his tenure as a coach with Condors, Jon has had the opportunity to work with and be responsible for many talented individuals, ranging from Junior Olympics, Sectionals, Junior Nationals, Nationals, and Olympic Trials qualifiers. He is responsible for developing Emily Escobedo, who was named to the 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2019-21 & 2021-22 USA National Teams.
As Head Coach, Jon's focus is on continuing to expand the Condors program in Yonkers, and helping to bring each and every swimmer to their potential.
Some of Jon's coaching accomplishments include:
- 5-Time US National Team Coach
- 2021 SC World Championships Gold & Silver Medalist
- 2019 World University Games Gold & Silver Medalist
- 2019 US Open Meet Record [200M Breaststroke]
- 3rd Place Finish at the 2021 US Olympic Team Trials
- 8th Place finish at the 2021 US Olympic Team Trials
- Multiple Olympic Trials, Nationals and Junior Nationals Qualifiers
Peter Sarmiento
I've been a competitive swimmer since the age of 12-17. I was a swimmer at the Yonkers YMCA , which I also where I started teaching swim lessons, lifeguard classes, and coaching. I began coaching my last year of swimming in 2008 for the Yonkers ymca. I stepped away from coaching till 2017 where I came back to coach at the YMCA. After a year of coaching the Yonkers team I joined Condors in 2018. Shortly after returning to coaching, I was reminded that the reason I coach is for the children. I am happy to say that coach was correct; ever since returning to the sport the children brought a deep passion for the sport of swimming out of me, and they inspire me to be a better coach. My hope is when my work at Condors is done I don’t just develop great swimmers but great men and women.
Matt Girard
Coach Matt
Shanequa Haynes
Coach Shanequa began her swimming career at a YMCA, like many of our coaches at Mark Twain. She then, later, swam at Asphalt Green. Following her love of swimming of the next two decades, Shanequa began to pursue coaching. In that time, she has had numerous successful students and athletes. Shanequa has been a lead coach at AGUA and 92 St. Y, as well as the Head Swim Coach at the Nightingale Bamford School. Off the pool deck, throughout the years, Coach Shanequa has accomplished racing a few Triathlons, many marathons and open water swims.
Faith Anker
Coach Faith
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