Trey Hayes has been coaching for 32 years and has 24 years of head coaching experience. A native of Amarillo, TX, Coach Hayes has been with Lubbock ISD and Lubbock Swim Club for the last 27 years. Prior to coaching in Lubbock, Coach Hayes coached with Amarillo Swim Team, Indian Aquatic Club and student assistant coach for his college alma mater Northeast Louisiana University. Coach Hayes graduated from Northeast with a BS in Social Studies Education. He has coached Texas High School State individual and team champions, TAGS & Sectionals champions, as well as Futures medalist, Junior National medalist, and Olympic Trials medalist. 

Favorite Quote “There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why… I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?” George Bernard Shaw

I serve as the secretary for all six high school swim coaches, the athletic trainers, the Natatorium, and the Arlington Aquatic Club. I swam for Martin High School from 1991 to 1994—my favorite stroke was butterfly, though I also enjoyed the 500 freestyle. Back then, it was considered a long-distance event, but today it's seen more as a sprint!

I'm married to my wonderful husband, Ben. We have two grown children, Abbey and Jakob, and one very spoiled Yorkie named Whiskey. With the kids out on their own, Ben and I are adjusting to our “new normal” and embracing this next chapter.

In my free time, I love photography, crafting, and traveling. If you ever need anything, I’m always happy to help!

Coach Haleigh is proud to be part of Arlington ISD, bringing her passion and experience to the swim program. Most recently, she was in Abilene, TX as the assistant coach at Abilene Wylie High School–Junior High and with the Abilene YMCA Swim Team. A Dallas native, she has been in the water all her life. Coach Haleigh has over 17 years of competitive swimming and aquatics experience, along with 5 years of coaching experience. She graduated from Duncanville High School and McMurry University with a degree in Exercise Science and Human Development. Her swimming career includes competing at the high school, collegiate, club, and YMCA levels. Coach Haleigh is passionate about helping swimmers discover their love for the sport and is excited to be part of Arlington Swim Club, where she looks forward to helping athletes achieve their goals.

Coach Ethan, better known as Coach E, brining over 10 years of competitive swimming experience to the team. I’ve competed at all levels of high school swimming and was a finalist at both Sectionals and Futures meets, I also hold the 100 Breaststroke record at Martin High School. That I hope one day I can see an AAC swimmers name replace mine. I try and focus on creating a positive, safe, and engaging environment for developing young swimmers—both physically and cognitively. My passion lies in helping athletes build confidence in and out of the water while laying the technical and mental foundations for long-term success in the sport. My favorite events are easily the 200 Breaststroke and 200 IM.

Having been a swimmer for most of her life, Coach Michaela is excited to begin her coaching journey with AAC. Originally from Georgetown, Texas, Michaela grew up in the water swimming on summer league, club, and her high school team, where she earned a State Championship title in the 100 free and set multiple school records. She graduated from Dallas Baptist University in 2022 with a degree in Broadcast/Digital Media and currently works as a broadcast freelancer for multiple sports teams around DFW, including the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Mavericks! Michaela is excited to share her passion for swimming with the next generation and hopes to build lasting relationships with her swimmers. 

Coach Maddie was a competitive swimmer for 12 years! She competed on multiple teams including USA Swimming teams, YMCA teams, and her high school swim team. Maddie graduated from San Diego State University in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Science with a minor in Linguistics and works in multiple positions as a pediatric speech therapist, private swim instructor, and swim coach! Although she sustained a career ending shoulder injury her senior year of high school, Maddie has a deep passion for swimming and will do her best as a coach to help prevent any other swimming related injuries! 

Coach Jae

I swam for AHS 2017-2020, graduated January of 2021. Coaching and teaching is a big passion of mine. I'm excited to see all the kiddos reach their potential with swimming and strive for more every day. A big goal of mine in coaching is to create a fun and educational environment for the kids to grow and exercise safely in and out of the water. All in all prepping them for the rest of their swim journey. My favorite strokes are backstroke and butterfly. Though my favorite events are 100 backstroke, 100 butterfly, and 400 IM relay.

My name is Christian Wilson, and I am thrilled to bring over two years of coaching experience to this exciting opportunity. As someone who discovered swimming later in life, learning the sport during my sophomore year of high school, I bring a unique perspective to the pool. Despite starting late, I was proud to qualify for the regional finals by my senior year, which deepened my passion for swimming and shaped my coaching philosophy. I am deeply committed to helping others achieve their goals in the water, fostering both skill and confidence in every athlete I work with.

I am so excited to be a coach for Arlington Aquatic Club! I’ve been a part of the swimming community since 4th grade and proudly swam as an Arlington Colt within AISD, where I also served as varsity captain. Coaching has been an incredible way to give back to the sport that shaped me, and I’ve been coaching with AAC since 2021. I look forward to continuing to help our swimmers grow, achieve their goals, and develop a lifelong love for the water