Head Coach: Arlène Stephen
I came on board as the head coach in the summer of 2017. I am originally from France, but I have lived in the USA since 2000. As a youth, I swam at a high level in France. I finished 11th in the 400 IM in the French National II Championships, and also won Regionals in that event. As a team, we finished 2nd in the French National II Inter clubs.
As an adult, I won the 50 Free in my age group in the Colorado Masters State Championships, and placed 2nd and 3rd in other events, including the 200 IM, 100 breaststroke, and relays in 2013. I am passionate about swimming and enjoy coaching young swimmers. I always seek to improve and learn from others and their experience as coaches. I have coached the girls at Chaparral High School from 2016 to 2018. As the assistant coach, some of my responsibilities were to be in charge of the JV team during practices and help them set goals, encourage them, motivate them before their races and during practice, and help them with technique. We had swimmers going to the State Championships at the end of each season. I am currently the assistant coach with Douglas County Co-op HS Boys and HS Girls.
As I mentioned earlier on, I have been the head coach at the Pinery Country Club since 2017. Each summer has been a great experience, and we consistently see a great deal of progress in the water with the children. And each summer, we have swimmers who qualify for the State Championships, which is very exciting!
Assistant Coach: Kylie Martin
Kylie’ bio:
Hi everyone! My name is Kylie Martin and I'm so excited to be able to coach your kids again this year! This will be my second year coaching and I will specifically be looking over the 7-8 year old group. Before that, I swam at the Pinery Swim team for 7 years and also swam all throughout my 4 years in high school. I have experience as a lifeguard as well as giving swim lessons at the Pinery for the past 3 years. I cannot wait to get to know all of you this season!
This summer, we are welcoming Belle. Just like Kylie, Belle has been part of the team as a swimmer and now she is adding Coach to her resume.
Belle’s bio:
Hi everyone! My name is Belle. I have always loved being in the water! I have been on three swim teams, enjoy the sport and like that something fun can keep her active. I love children and teaching them how to be safe and have fun in the water, like my experience has been growing up. I will encourage every swimmer to their best potential and am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside the phenomenal Coach we have in Arlène Stephen!
