Coaches and Directors
Coaches and Directors
Coaching Staff
Coach Matt Graham is in his second season as Head Age Group
coach and is a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina where he
swam and competed for over 11 years. He attended college at
the University of St. Andrews located in Scotland where he pursued
a degree in Psychology. Upon returning from the University of
St. Andrews, Coach Matt became a coach for the YMCA of Northwest
North Carolina Riptyde Swim Team (TYDE). During his tenure at
TYDE Swim Team, he became the Lead Site Coach for the Jerry Long
Family YMCA managing a site of over 160 swimmers made up of
beginner swimmers to Age Group Championship qualifiers.
Coach Matt believes in balancing hard work with fun to ensure that
athletes build a proper foundation to be successful. He
believes that determination to do "the little things" right help to
develop athletes to be the best they can be both in and out of the
pool. He is excited to bring his passion, knowledge, and
excitement for the sport of swimming to Hillsborough Aquatic
Club.
Coach Matt was an All State swimmer, School Record Holder, and
Conference Swimmer of the Year for Calvary Day School. Coach
Matt has trained multiple Age Group Championship and Age Group
Sectionals athletes with several achieving Top 10 times and
medaling.
Coach Cross Roman has coached on Hillsborough Aquatic Club for four seasons, and now serves as the club's Associate Head Coach. He is a Hillsborough native, and swam for 11 years, 6 of which he spent swimming for HAC. He also swam on his highschool's all four years, and was named one of the team captains during his final year. During that time frame, he attended the North Carolina High School State Championships three times.
Coach Cross has a passion for coaching and helping swimmers develop their strokes, skills, strength, and confidence. He has a strong belief that hardwork and dedication can lead significant developement both in and outside of the pool.
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