Coaching Staff
Education:
- St. Charles Preparatory School (1995)
- Indiana University – B.A. Double Major (1999)
- Capital University Law School – J.D. (2004)
Swimming Experience:
- St. Charles Prep School – Team MVP (1992-95) & Team Captain (1995)
- Greater Columbus Swim Team (1985-98)
- Ohio state champion (1994) & runner-up (1993-95)
- Indiana University – 4-year letter winner (1996-99) & 2-year Captain (1998-99)
- Junior National (1992-94) & Senior National participant (1995-99)
Coaching Experience:
- Second year as Senior & Gold Head Level Coach with Central Ohio Aquatics!
- 12 years as the Head Coach & National Team coach with the Ohio State Swim Club (2009-21).
- Over 23 years of total coaching experience (masters, high school, club). After graduating from IU in 1999, Kyle coached the Greater Columbus Masters Team. He became an assistant coach with his alma mater, St. Charles, in 2001. Kyle has been the head coach at St. Charles from 2002-09 and again from 2021-present. Kyle was the GCSTO Level 4-Elite coach from 2006-09 before he became head coach of the OSSC.
Additional Honors, Activities & Fun Facts:
- 2022 Ohio Swimming Small-Team Coach of the Year. Under Kyle's leadership, COA won the SC & LC Ohio 14 & Under & 15 & Over Small-Team State Championships in our first season!
- 2019 USA Swimming National Team Coach's Seminar invitee.
- 2017 ASCA Certificate of Excellence recipient.
- 2016 nominee for ASCA National Age Group Coach of the Year.
- Named the 2006 & 2008 Ohio Men’s High School Swim Coach of the Year, and was voted the 2006, 2007, 2008, & 2009 Central District Men’s Swim Coach of the Year.
- Led St. Charles to a state championship in 2008, along with runner-up finishes in 2006, 2007, and 2009.
- A featured speaker at the 2009 ASCA World Clinic in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
- Under Kyle’s leadership, the OSSC achieved the following: 2019 World 100 Team (3 swimmers ranked top 100 in the World), 2018 World 100 Team (2 swimmers ranked top 100 in the World), three 2016 Olympic Trials swimmers, Small-Team (2010) & Large-Team (2015-19) 14-and-under State Champions, 15 & over State Champions (2015-19), Sectional Champions (2013-19), ISCA Junior National Runner-up (2015), 2016-19 Silver Medal ranking in the Club Excellence Program, Level IV Club Recognition ranking from USA Swimming, and ranked as high as 21st in USA Swimming’s Virtual Club Championships.
- Lives in Worthington with his wife, Jamee, his daughter, Abigail (National Team), and his son, Carter.
- Most likely the only swim coach in the world who has also been a deputy sheriff and an attorney.
- Served as the Treasurer for Ohio Swimming (2013-2016) & currently serves as the Technical Planning Chair (2019-).
Why I love to coach:
Swimming has always been a huge part of my life. Coaching is my passion! I love to help my swimmers maximize their potential in this wonderful sport. I enjoy watching our swimmers grow and mature, gain confidence, work to achieve their goals, and make lifelong friendships along the way.
Education
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Midpark High School (2000)
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Polaris Career Center (2000)
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice & Bachelor of Arts in Sociology – Ashland University
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Private Security Certification – Ohio Peace Officer’s Training Commission
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USA Triathlon Level I Certified Coach
Swimming Experience
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Midpark High School: 3-year Team Captain
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Ashland University: 4-year letterman, specializing in Backstroke
Coaching Experience
Coach Anthony brings over 18 years of experience on
deck—ranging from first-time swimmers to collegiate athletes.
He’s coached multiple NCAA Qualifiers, 200+ OHSAA State
Qualifiers, and athletes who’ve gone on to Olympic Trials,
World Junior's, Junior Nationals, Nationals, Futures, Sectionals,
and TYR Pro Series. His path has included:
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National Team & Senior Co-Head Coach (2021)
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Head Coach & Owner of Endeavor Performance (2020–Present)
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Head Coach at Columbus Academy (2021–Present)
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Head Level Coach, Senior Group – Ohio State Swim Club (2011–2020)
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Assistant Swim Coach & Adjunct Instructor – Whitman College (2010–2011)
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Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach – Wittenberg University (2006–2008)
Coaching Highlights
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200+ OHSAA State Qualifiers
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NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans
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Olympic Trial, Junior, National, Futures, Sectional, and TYR Pro Series Qualifiers
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Awards: CBL Boys Coach of the Year (2024, 2025), MSL Boys Coach of the Year (2022–2023), Central District D2 Coach of the Year (2022), All-Metro Coach of the Year (2023)
Outside the Pool
When Coach Anthony isn’t coaching, he’s usually chasing
adventure (sometimes literally):
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Trying to keep up with his energetic Siberian Husky who tests his patience like a toddler with car keys.
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Training for triathlons (because one sport is never enough)
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Exploring Columbus in search of the city’s best pizza
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Cheering (and sometimes suffering) as a Cleveland sports fan
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Learning the ropes as a student hot air balloon pilot
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Serving as COA’s social media catalyst and resident tech guru
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Geeking out on building apps, streamlining systems, and (patiently) showing Coach Kyle how technology really works
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Reminiscing about his childhood bowling career—yes, he once qualified for the Coca-Cola Jr. National Championships!
Why I Love to Coach
“I love helping swimmers discover their potential, push past
their limits, and have fun doing it. Watching an athlete’s
face light up when they achieve something they never thought
possible—that’s what keeps me coming back.”
Education:
- Ohio University – B.S. Elementary Education 1-8 (2000)
- The Ohio State University – Masters in Literacy Education (2007)
Swimming Experience:
- West Geauga High School 1993-1995
Coaching Experience:
- 1st year as the Head Coach of the Central Ohio Aquatics Silver group.
- Head coach for the bronze group and assistant coach for the Novice and Bronze groups previous to that position with the Ohio State Swim Club. Also was an assistant Gold coach.
- Over 20 years of total coaching experience (summer rec teams, country club teams, high school, club). Jodi began her coaching career in high school at a local city pool in the Cleveland area where she coached for several years. Once graduating from college, she coached a club and high school team and then moved to Columbus where she has coached summer rec teams in Westerville and Delaware, was an assistant for one season with WAC, and also was the head varsity coach for Westerville Central and Olentangy Liberty. The past few summer she has been a part of the Lakes Golf & Country Club coaching staff and was an assistant and dryland coach for the New Albany aquatic club.
Additional Honors, Activities & Fun Facts:
- Lives in Lewis Center with her husband, Ken, her 15 year-old son, Matthew (who is in our National training group), 13 year-old daughter, Natalie (who is in our Gold training group), and 11 year old son, Tyler (who is in our Silver training group).
- A 7th grade science teacher at Hyatts Middle School in the Olentangy School district.
- When not at the pool you most likely could find her watching her kids playing football or running cross country.
Why do you love to coach?
I love being able to see swimmers giving their best effort at practices and then celebrating with them when they reach their goals. Finding new ways and techniques for each of them to excel in the water is one of my favorite challenges. The COA staff are the best of the best and I am so fortunate to be able to work and learn alongside all of them.
Education:
- The Ohio State University- Computer Science & Engineering (1998)
Swimming Experience:
- Westerville Aquatic Club (7 year), 13-14 State Champion 1500 M Free, 13-14 State Runner Up 400 M IM
- St. Charles High School (2 years), State Qualifier
- United States Masters Swimming (15 years), National Champion 1000 Yard Free (40-44), 1650 Yard Free(45-49), 400 M IM (40-44)
Coaching Experience:
- 6 years age group coaching experience.
- 4 years with COA ,Silver Head Coach(3 years), Gold Assistant Coach(1 year)
- 5 years Assistant Coach St Charles Prep School.
Additional Honors, Activities & Fun Facts:
- Developed Ohio JC Champions, Zone Qualifiers and NAG Quad A swimmers.
- My favorite events throughout my swimming career were the 500 freestyle and 400 IM
- Worked 20 years in the IT industry for a engineering consulting company. Currently self employed non-computer related.
- Love the outdoors, family vacation usually involves lots of hiking.
- Lives in Worthington with my wife Nedi and our two children Hannah and Hayden.
Why I love to coach:
I love the sport of swimming. I love watching kids show up and challenge themselves in a sport that I loved as a child. There is simply no better reward, than to see the incremental changes take place everyday though hard work and dedication.
Education:
- Bishop Watterson High School
- The Ohio State University- College of Early Childhood Education
- Ashland University-Master's program in Education & Curriculum
Swimming Experience:
- Swam for UASC for 4 years
- Swam for WAC for 6 years
- 4 year Varsity Letter at Bishop Watterson. Captain of the team Senior Year
Coaching Experience:
- Head Novice Head Coach and Co-Head Bronze Coach
- Assistant Coach at Northwest Swim Club 2014-2018
- Head Coach at Northwest Swim Club 2019--Present
Additional Honors, Activities & Fun Facts:
- My favorite events throughout my swimming career were the 200 Breastroke and the 1500 Freestyle
- I am Intervention and Reading Specialist with Columbus City Schools
- I have led the Northwest Tiger Sharks to 5 Consecutive seasons as runner-up champs in the GCSL league!
- Took myThe Outer Banks of North Carolina is my favorite place to be!
Why I love to coach:
Teaching my own three children how to swim was very important when they were little. They joined the swim team at NWSC and I took on a role as an assistant coach. I love watching swimmers grow in confidence in the water. Celebrating those successes - be it as little as becoming legal in a stroke they just learned, to finally grabbing that time cut they have been working on all season - is why I love to coach!
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University (2018)
- Previously attended the University of Kentucky
- A graduate of St. Francis DeSales High School in Columbus, Ohio
Swimming Experience:
- OHSAA State Champion – held an All-Time Top 20 ranking in the 50 Freestyle, was a bronze medalist in the 100 freestyle as well
- Specialized in Sprint Freestyle
- Trained with the Ohio State Swim Club
- Swam in the SEC for the University of Kentucky Wildcats
Coaching Experience:
- Second year as Bronze Head Coach for COA.
- Began coaching in 2013 with the Ohio State Swim Club as a Head Level Coach for the Bronze Team, and Assistant Coach for the National Team.
- Coached with Endeavor Performance during the 2020-2021 swim season.
- Co-Head Coach for the St. Francis DeSales Swim Team during the 2014-15 season.
Additional Honors, Activities & Fun Facts:
- Currently works as an Assistant Pod Manager for Quantum Health.
- Was a member of the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion's Event Staff at Ohio State, and helped facilitate some of the highest levels of competition in the United States in Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, and Synchronized Swimming.
- Was also previously a lifeguard & swim instructor for the YMCA.
- When Cooper’s not coaching, he can be found spending time with his family; playing volleyball, riding roller coasters, having Star Wars marathons with his friends, and helping crew for his friend that flies a hot air balloon!
Why I love to coach:
Coaching is such a rewarding experience. Getting to see swimmers make their dreams come true not just in the pool but in life brings me tremendous joy. In my time as a coach I have not only been fortunate enough to work with incredible coaches and swimmers every day, but I have also been able to give back to a sport that is responsible for creating the person I am today. I am incredibly grateful for the experiences this sport has given me over the years, and it is my hope that our current athletes get to experience and appreciate everything the sport of swimming has to offer.
Education:
- St. Francis DeSales HS
- The Ohio State University Bachelors: Human Development and Family Science/Mathematics
- The Ohio State University Masters: Education
Swimming Experience:
- Swam for several club teams in the Columbus Area since the age of 10.
- Individual District Qualifier all 4 years of high school. Relay State Qualifier Junior and Senior Years of high school. Part of an All-American Relay my senior year of high school.
- Currently swim on the masters team and participate in yearly Long Distance Marathon Swims: Swim around Key West 12.5 miles, To the Bridge and Back (10 mile up and down the James River), Border Buster in Newport, Vermont (15.5 miles).
Coaching Experience:
- Second year as COA Head Level Coach at our Lakes location
- Northland Community Center Summer League Head Coach (1999-2003)
- Greater Columbus Swim Team Head Group Coach (2002-2007)
- Edisto Middle School and HS (2007-2010)
- Sevier Aquatic Club and Sevier County HS (2010-2015)
- St. Francis DeSales HS (2015-current)
- Hunter's Ridge Summer League (2019-2021)
- The Lake's Country Club (2021-current)
Additional Honors, Activities & Fun Facts:
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Coached multiple state champions
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Have two daughters that also love and enjoy swimming
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Have coached every level of swimming from Beginner (Kid, Special Needs, Adult) to the most advanced (State Champions and Olympic Qualifiers)
Why I love to coach:
I love watching swimmers create and work towards goals to push themselves throughout the season. I enjoy the challenge of discovering how to make each swimmer's unique swim style and body type work best to propel them through the water.
• Reynoldsburg High School (2008)
• Columbus State - Early Education with a Proficient in American Sign Language (2012)
• Ohio University - Child Development (2015)
• Certified Level Three Masters Swim Coach
Swimming Experience:
• Reynoldsburg High School (4 years)
• USA Swim Team (20 years)
Coaching Experience:
• Masters Swim Coach since 2010 - Present
• GCSTO Novice Head coach (2009-2013)
• Volunteer Special Olympics Coach (2007-2013)
Additional Honors, Activities & Fun Facts:
• My favorite events throughout my swimming career were the 1500, 800 and 400 LCM.
• I started with GCSTO at age 5
• When I'm not coaching you will find me running after my 4 year old son and husband.
Why I love to coach:
I love to see my swimmers improve, grown and development a life long love of the sport of swimming. Swimming is the only sport that will save your life :)
Education:
- La Salette Academy 1975
- Northern Kentucky University BS Psychology 1979
Swimming Experience:
- 7-time Kentucky High School state swimming champion
- National Qualifier
- 1974 AAU All Aquatic team in Water Polo
- 2-time National Champion Water Polo 1972 and 1974
- Cincinnati Marlins (Pepsi) 13 years
- Currently swim USMS, multiple number 1 world rankings
- Level 3 Certified USMS Coach
Coaching Experience:
- 1977 & 1978 Taylor Mill Swim Club, Taylor Mill, Kentucky
- 1979 Northern Kentucky Piranhas
- 1997-2009 Reynoldsburg Marlins
- 2007-2011 Gahanna Special Olympics
- 2009-2013 GCSTO Novice
- 2010-present Columbus Sharks Masters Team
Additional Honors, Activities & Fun Facts:
- USMS and Masters Pan American Games Gold Medalist
- I love doing crafts and gardening
- I’m a GRANDMA!
Why I love to coach:
I want to pass my love of swimming and respect for the water on to others.
Education:
- Rutherford B. Hayes High School
- Bowling Green State University
- USMS Level 3 Certified Coach
Swimming Experience:
- Started competitive age group swimming at age 12.
- 4 Year's Varsity at Rutherford B. Hayes High School
- State Finalist in 100 Back
- Still swim at least 3 days a week with USMS
Coaching Experience:
- Columbus Sharks Head Coach (2004-2021)
- Columbus Sharks Team Manager (2004-2021)
Additional Honors, Activities & Fun Facts:
- I play bass guitar and I'm currently in 4 bands.
- Professional Surveyor (2002-present)
Education:
- Bishop Watterson High School (1993)
- University of Cincinnati, B.B.A. Double Major (1998)
- Texas A&M University, Mays Business School, M.B.A. (2000 – 2001)
Swimming Experience:
- Westerville Aquatic Club (1982 – 1993)
- Bishop Watterson High School (1991–1993) Team Captain (‘92 / ‘93), Team MVP (‘91 – ’93)
- University of Cincinnati (1993, 1994)
- Junior National (1992-93) & Senior National participant (1992-93)
- US Masters Swimming (2013–2018)
Coaching Experience:
- This will be my 8th year of coaching
- Experienced in coaching multiple age groups ranging from 9-10’s to 13-14’s
- Team Ohio Zone Coach (2019, 2021, 2022)
- Team Ohio Mid States Coach (2020, 2022)
- United Swim Association – Assistant Coach S-Group (2021-22)
- Northwest Swim Club – Assistant Coach (2020-21)
- Ohio State Swim Club – Assistant Coach Silver, Gold (2017-20)
- Bishop Watterson High School – Assistant Swimming Coach (2005 – 2006)
- Camp Lohikan Swim Coach/Counselor, Lake Como, PA (1994)
Additional Honors, Activities & Fun Facts:
- Currently the CFO of a Pet Insurance company (yes that is a real thing). I am an animal lover and advocate.
- Lives in Upper Arlington with his wife, Jamie, his seventeen-year-old daughter, Peyton, and his thirteen-year-old daughter, Cameron.
- When Keith is not coaching, he is likely to be at one of his kid’s other sporting events or activities.
- I enjoy DIY home improvement projects. There is just something about a sense of accomplishment and trying something new.
Why do you love to coach?
I enjoy partnering with young athletes to help them achieve their goals. Watching them learn and grow throughout the season is amazing. I have also learned so much over the years and feel that I offer a unique perspective and have a keen eye for detail that can aide in a young athlete’s journey.
Education:
- Plano Senior High School (1999)
- Yale University, BA (2003)
- The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business (2006)
Swimming Experience:
- City of Plano Swimmers swim club (1989-1999)
- Plano Senior High School, Plano TX (1995-1999); Team State Champions (‘98); Team 2nd Place (‘99)
- Yale University Varsity Women’s Team (1999-2002)
- Junior National participant, Fly and IM (1996-1999)
- Member of Team USA at the Maccabiah Games, Israel (1997) – Gold in 200IM, Silver in 200 Fly
Coaching Experience:
- This will be my 3rd season as an assistant coach with COA
- I have 6 years of total coaching experience
- Buckeye Swim Club – Assistant Swimming Coach (2005)
- Private Swim Lessons (1999-2001)
Additional Honors, Activities & Fun Facts:
- I live in Bexley with my husband Steve, daughters Sophie and Hannah, son Eli, and doodle mix Luna.
Why do you love to coach?
I love the sport! Swimming has been a large part of my life both individually as a competitor and as a swim parent. The sport isn’t just about times; it teaches kids about discipline, resilience, and the importance of camaraderie. I love helping kids find every opportunity to improve as individuals and teammates and to see the potential within themselves. It’s so much fun and so gratifying to watch young swimmers achieve their goals.
