Coaches:
Head Coach and Program Director: Nicola Anderson
Nicola Anderson brings over fourteen years of coaching experience in Vermont to her role as Head Swim Coach for the EDGE Swim Club. Over the past fourteen years, she has played a pivotal role in athlete development, spending time at both the EDGE and Green Mountain Aquatics as the Senior coach. Her coaching has propelled swimmers to success at the New England, Sectional, and National levels, with athletes competing at NCSAs, Futures, Junior Nationals, Winter Nationals, and the TYR Pro Swim Series, many of whom have continued to NCAA Division I programs and earned All-American honors.
Nicola believes that a strong, cohesive team culture is essential for both success and enjoyment in the sport. She emphasizes goal setting as a driving force, not only to push individual athletes to new heights but also to foster camaraderie and mutual support among teammates. Her approach creates a resilient and tightly bonded swimming community where athletes strive together. Above all, Nicola prioritizes fun—for swimmers and coaches alike—ensuring a positive and motivating team environment.
Beyond the pool, Nicola is the Director of Real Estate Development for Downstreet Housing and Community Development, where she works to expand affordable housing options in Central Vermont.
Team Registrar / Assistant Coach: Kitty Frazier
Coach Kitty has been coaching at the EDGE Swim Club since 2012 where she has enjoyed getting to know so many swimmers and their families. She also has coached soccer, luge and Girls on the Run and enjoys coaching children of all ages.
Kitty believes that swimming is a great opportunity for all athletes to find a place to shine and to build confidence, friendships and skills to help them in all aspects of their lives.
As an athlete, she was a 10-year member of the USA National Luge Team, high school and collegiate soccer player, collegiate Track and Field member, and long-time runner. Currently she enjoys swimming with her EDGE Masters Swim colleagues.
Coach Kitty graduated from Middlebury College with a degree in Geography and still enjoys living in Vermont with her family.
Safesport Coordinator / Assistant Coach: Charles P "Chad"
Assistant Coach: Logan St. Peter
Logan joined the team to coach after an eight-year hiatus from the swim coaching world. Logan’s most recent coaching position was as Assistant Coach at St. Michael’s College. Prior to the position at St. Mike’s, Logan successfully coached several teams in the Champlain Valley Swim League, as well as in various USA Swimming roles. Logan’s swimming career includes New England titles at the Age Group, Collegiate, and Masters levels, and Logan is currently an active swimmer with the EDGE Masters Swim Team. Logan has also been fortunate enough to coach both Coach Nicola and Coach Chad during their swimming careers.
Assistant Coach: Keith Murphy
Assistant Coach: Kate Healey
Assistant Coach: Mary Kohn
Assistant Coach: James Northington
Assistant Coach: Abby Kaplan
Assistant Coach: Matt Thomas
Junior Coach: Abigail Jackman
Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dave Meek
Growing up in England, Dave graduated from university with a degree in Exercise Science and Sporting Injuries. Dave has been a Personal Trainer with the Edge for over 20 Years. For swimmers maintaining good strength will help improve your performance and help prevent injuries.
Both my sons have been part of the Edge swim team for years and I have spent many weekends around New England supporting their swim activities. In my spare time I am a big Patriots fan and play Rugby with Burlington.
