Meet Our Coaches

Amy Saribalas

Head Coach

Lead Coach - Gold and Silver

  • Joined Force as an assistant coach in April of 2021
  • Assumed Head Coach position in Sept 2023
  • Mid States All Star Coaching staff: Jan 2024, Jan 2025
  • Central Zone Championships (Team Ohio) coaching staff: 2025
  • Current Chair of the Ohio Swimming Coach Committee
  • ASCA Level 3 certified
  • Certified USA Swimming official (10 years)

Swimming and Educational background:

  • Age group swimmer for Edina, Minnesota.
  • Minnesota State record holder
  • Junior national finalist
  • Senior national qualifier
  • Olympic Trial qualifier
  • Scholarship student-athlete at the University of Arizona
  • Team captain and representative to the student-athlete advisory board.
  • Graduated Phi Beta Kappa.
  • M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Ball State University.
  • Volunteer assistant coach to the Ball State women’s team
  • National/Internationally ranked master’s swimmer

Amy San Filippo

Master's Head Coach

Lead Coach - Senior Group

Personal history:

  • Multiple Record high school record holder at the school and state level
  • State Finalist at Ohio High School State Championships
  • Current Masters swimmer with multiple top 3 finishes at the Masters National
  • Kerry O'Brien coaches award for 2023 as Mount Carmel master’s coach

Coaching history:

  • Thomas Worthington and Worthington Kilbourne H.S., assistant varsity (1997-1999)
  • UASC 9-10  (1997-1998)
  • Buckeye Swim Club, 9-10 & 11-12 (1998-1999)
  • GCSTO,  Head Age Group Swim Coach  9-10, 11-12 (1999-2001)
  • Masters coach 2019 – present, Mount Carmel Force Masters
  • Force Aquatics 2023-present, 8 and under coach

Degrees and certs:

  • Exercise Physiologist
  • ASCA Level 3 coach
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • USMS level 2 coach 
  • UESCA certified (Endurance Coach)
  • WOWSA open water certified coach

Eric Gerlach

Lead Coach - Bronze

Assistant Coach : Force Prime

Coach Eric brings a lifelong passion for swimming and athlete development to Force Aquatics Swim Team. Born and raised in Naperville, Illinois, Eric began swimming at age 8 and trained with the Maverick Swim Club, where he became a 3x NCSA qualifier, 3x Scholastic All-American, and held multiple age-group records. He competed for Naperville Central High School as a 4x state qualifier and 2015 state champion in the 200 Free Relay.

At Denison University, Eric was a standout collegiate swimmer and member of the 2019 NCAA Division III National Championship team. He earned 8 All-American honors and was a 2x national champion as part of the 800 and 400 Free Relays. He graduated in 2020 with a degree in Psychology and Mathematics, and later earned his master's in School Counseling from Ohio State in 2022.

Eric began coaching in 2014 and has worked with swimmers of all ages, from summer league athletes to NCAA-level competitors. Since joining Force Aquatics in 2022, he has primarily led the Bronze Group (14 & Under), where he combines technical instruction with a focus on personal growth, life skills, and a fun, inclusive environment.

Outside the pool, Eric serves as a high school counselor and district testing coordinator at the Arts & College Preparatory Academy. His interests include painting, music, video games, and writing. He lives in Lewis Center with his wife Natalie—also a Denison swim alum—and their two cats, Joey and Luna.

Liz Eng

Lead Coach: Force Prime

Assistant Coach - Bronze Group

Kylie Baker

Lead Coach - Bronze

Assistant Coach : Force Prime

Kylie is a swim coach with Force Aquatics Swim Team, bringing years of experience and a lifelong love of the sport. Growing up in Medina, Ohio, she swam competitively for the Cleveland Swim Institute and Highland High School. Her coaching journey includes leading the Blue Heron Piranhas, teaching swim lessons, and coaching club swim at Ohio State.

Kylie is passionate about helping swimmers grow in skill and confidence while fostering a supportive, positive environment. She finds joy in watching athletes reach personal bests and develop a lasting love for the sport.
Outside the pool, Kylie enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and being with family and friends. She currently works at Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital and plans to pursue graduate school to become a physical therapist.

Joe Hanks

Assistant Coach: Gold group

 

Vince San Filippo

Lead Dryland Specialist

Aubrey Pritchard

Assistant Coach: Pre-Competitive and Maroon groups

Oliver Newcomb

Assistant Coach

Jackson Weimer

Assistant Coach