Coaches these workouts:

OM2C: Oak Marr Tues/Thurs 3:30 - 4:30pm

YT2N: Yorktown Tues/Thurs 8:30 - 9:30pm

Coaching experience:  1972-1981 - Starlit Aquatic Club, Fairfax VA - numerous junior national qualifiers, senior national qualifiers and top 16 in the nation qualifiers and record holders (swimmers and relays)
1977-1978 - Stratford Recreation Association (SRA) Mt, Vernon (NVSL) overall NVSL all-star relay champions - 2 years in a row
1980-1985 - Overlee Pool, Arlington VA (NVSL) division 1 champions - 6 years in a row
1980-1985 - Head coach - Overlee pool - Arlington (NVSL) division 1 relay carnival champions and overall all-star relay champions - 6 years in a row
1981-present - Coach York Swim Club - numerous junior national qualifiers and top 16 in the nation qualifiers
1984 - Arlington Better Sports Club - coach of the year @ 28th annual awards banquet
1988 - head coach Overlee Pool, NVSL division 1 relay champions and overall relay all-star champions

Description:  Bob was one the first teen-age coaches (15 years old) in northern Virginia. In the late 1960’s, adults (or volunteers) coached their children in baseball, basketball and football. Though Bob swam a lot early in his life, he left swimming for basketball at 13 years old, only to return to swimming as a coach at Starlit Aquatic Club in Fairfax, Virginia, a 50-meter-long course pool and facility, which was one of the first of its kind on the east coast. He left the NVSL for the 1979 season only to return t0 the NVSL, division 1 in 1980 at Overlee Pool in Arlington, Virginia. His teams won Division 1 Championships 6 years in a row when no prior team had ever before gone undefeated and won Division 1 more than 2 years in a row. His Overlee teams also won 6 consecutive Division 1 titles and all-star relay carnival championships from 1980-1985. He retired from the NVSL in 1985 only to return to Overlee in 1988 and win the division 1 title and all-star relay championships again. He returned the following season to Overlee for one final year. In the 8 years he coached Overlee in Division 1, he lost one swim meet and all-star relay carnival championship, his very last in each. Bob has been retired from coaching summer league since 1989. He has however, maintained contact with his beloved NVSL, he has been the announcer for both the NVSL all-star relays and individual all stars for 30+ years. Yes, that’s him in the guard chair, all wired up!!!!!!!!

Education:  High School - Bishop Ireton
college - Graduate American University, Washington dc
Bachelor Degree Administration of Justice

Coaches OMUM/OM6M

Oakmarr/Reston Mornings M/T/W/Th/F 4:45-6:30 am | Oakmarr SAT  6:00-8:00am 

 

Coaching/Swimming Experience:  

• 22 yrs coaching with York Swim (Age Group & Seniors)
• 18 yrs coaching with DCCL (River Bend Country Club)
• 9 yrs coaching in the NVSL (Poplar Heights and Truro Homes Association)
• Club Swimming at JMU
• NVSL Swimmer from 1985-1999

From Coach Mat

Hello York Families!  We are so glad you have decided to join our family.  I am the Head Coach of the club and would be happy to help you with any questions that you may have.  If you need to get in touch with me please email me at [email protected].  I have been coaching for York for 22 years.  I have a wife and 3 kids, all who swim for York.  We suggest you get involved by coming to practices to meet other parents, volunteering at meets, and please make sure your kids participate in our social activities like the Sock Hop, Senior Lock In, Bowling and Senior Retreat!  I am proud to say that York offers a unique experience in that we have competitive programs and practices as well as a family like atmostphere where any swimmer of any ability WILL FEEL WELCOME!  

 

Coaches: OM3A, OM2A, OM2C

Oak Mont:  (OM3A) M/W/F 4:30-5:30 PM, (OM2C)  T&TH 3:30 - 4:30pm, (OM2A) T & TH 4:30 - 5:30pm

Oak Mont: Saturday Add On Option, 6:00-8:00 AM

 

Coaching Experience:

*26Years coaching York Swim Club; 24 years as Head Age Group Coach

*6 years as a PVS Zone Team Manager, Asst.

*2 years as a PVS Zone Team Coach 

*1 clinic as a coach for US Swimming, Racing Camp for PVS

*2 years as age group coach for Solotar Swim Team

*2 years as an Asst Swim Coach at Providence College

*10 years as an  Asst Coach for Paul VI High School Swim & Dive

*10 years (and counting) as Head Coach of International Country Club Swim Team (DCCL)

*1 year Asst Coach Washington Golf & Country Club
*5 years as Head Coach of Greenbriar Swim Team (NVSL)
*11 years as Head Coach of Fox Mill Woods Swim Team (NVSL)

Swimming Experience:

*4 years Providence College Women’s Swim Team (full scholarship athlete & team captain Sr year)                                          

*3 years Varsity Athlete & relay All American at Paul VI HS                      

*I’m an Army brat – so I swam with the summer league wherever we were stationed (did swim 4 years at Greenbriar & 4 at Fox Mill Woods-  NVSL)

Education:

Degree in General/Special Education, Providence College, '93

MA in Educational Conseling, Providence College, '95

Hello and welcome to York!  We are happy you’re here and are part of/joining the York Swim Club family. Coupled with my years teaching for FCPS, (30yrs, now retired from FCPS), I can say that I am very familiar with the area, the opportunities, challenges, pace of life and everything that comes with being a resident of Northern VA.  In that time, I have truly come to believe that York is the most successful at helping our athletes achieve a healthy school (work)/life balance.  With athletes at every level of the sport, we work together to challenge and encourage your athlete to achieve on and off the pool deck…so fast swimming, fun and love of the sport and life is what will continue to propel them forward to achieve their goals.  Age Groupers – do you want to…. get an A time, make an A meet for you summer club, make finals at a meet, qualify for 14 & Under Champs, qualify for ISCA, get a best time, try a new event…we’ve had swimmers do all of that and keep going on the Sr. level…we can get you there too!  Let’s go!

 

Practices

OM2C Ages 11-18 @ Oakmont T/TH from 3:30-4:30 PM

OM2A 12&under @ Oakmont T/TH from 4:30-5:30 PM

OM2B 12&under @ Oakmont W/F from 4:30-5:30 PM

 

Swimming Experience
13 years NVSL at Lee Graham

12 years USS at YORK

Coaching Experience
NVSL Lee Graham Swim Team-6 years

USS YORK-18 years 

VHSL Oakton High School-8 years

HSL Head Coach Foxfield Flyers-(2017-present)

Education
BA Psychology James Madison University 1998

BS Dietetics Kansas State University 2011

Employment

Personal Trainer, FitOne Personal Training 2000-present

Head Coach, Foxfield Flyers 2017-present

PE teacher, Montessori School of Fairfax 2018-present

I started swimming competitively in the NVSL at Lee Graham when I was 6 years old.   A year later, in 1983, I joined YORK swim school and the YORK swimming family.  I continued swimming through high school and began coaching swim school during my junior and senior years.  
During summer breaks from college and the years following graduation, I returned to my summer team and coached for 6 years at Lee Graham working with all age groups.  After graduation, my path led back to the winter deck and YORK where I began focusing on working with the 12 &unders.  During this time I also had the opportunity to coach at Oakton High School and had 8 great years there.  In the summer you can find me on deck coaching our neighborhood team.

My personal swim journey began in 1982.  Along the way I have had the chance to work with some amazing coaches, swimmers and families.  I am thrilled that I can continue to share the magic that is York Swim Club with my kids and family.

I will be subbing at different locations this year!
 

Coaching Experience: 

Prince William Swim League 2009-2019

High Point Pool Swim Team (NVSL Division 2) 2023-2025 

Swimming Experience:

Ashland Swim Team 2001-2014

Occoquan & Machine Aquatics 2005-2012

Education:

Forest Park High School

Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary studies - James Madison University

Master’s degree in Education Prek-6 - James Madison University

Hi everyone! My name is Ally Bodmer and I am SO excited to start my club coaching experience at York this year! I grew up in Manassas, Virginia and joined my neighborhood summer swim team in the Prince William Swim League in 2001. I joined the team to make new friends in my neighborhood, but it quickly turned into my new favorite sport! I swam competitively on Amberjax, Occoquan, and Machine through my sophomore year of high school, when I decided to focus on my running career. After high school, I attended JMU for my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. I ran cross country and track throughout my time at JMU and then helped my head coach as a grad assistant during my 5th year! 

I am now a second grade teacher in Prince William County this year, but am still looking forward to building relationships with families on York! I absolutely love working with kids and have enjoyed sharing my love of swimming with them. Lastly, you can find me at High Point Pool in the summer! I have been one of the assistant coaches for the past three summers.

I look forward to having a fun, swimming-filled year!

Swimming Experience:

Coaches: OM2B Wed/Fri 4:30-5:30 pm at Oakmont Rec

Hello! My name is Will Bush and I'm excited for my first year coaching with York Swim Club. I grew up swimming on the team and now I'm ready to help others with their journey themselves! I have been coaching in the NVSL for several years- junior coaching for the Lakevale Dolphins 2018-2021, Assistant Coach for the Sideburn Run Sharks 2022, and Head Coach for Sideburn Run 2023-present. I recently graduated in May 2025 from James Madison University with a BS in Psychology. There, I spent all four years on both the Club Swim team and the Club Water Polo team. Looking forward to working with everyone!

Coaching Sub

Oak Marr T/TH 8:00-9:00 | W 7:30-8:30

Coaching/Swimming Experience

• Lake Braddock Secondary School Swim, Assistant Coach 2017-Present
• Parliament, NVSL,  2018-Current
• York Swim Club, 2019- Present
• NVSL swimmer 1990-2004
• Swam at W.T. Woodson, Team Captain as Senior

From Coach Dan

Hi York families! I am excited to back for another season with the club.  Swimming played a big part in my family's life, so I am excited to be able to give back to the sport that I have gotten so much out of.  During my time with York, I have coached both Age and Senior swimmers.  I relly believe that their is a group at York for everyone,  Please feel to reach out at [email protected].

Hi I'm Coach Jessica, though, Coach Jess is fine too. I have been swimming since before I could walk. I'm grew up in the Loudoun County area and swam with The Countryside Waves. I have been teaching/coaching since I was 16 years old. When I'm not by a pool, I am spending time with my dog Pearl or reading. I also like to keep up with the latest social media trends, so I can still connect with the kids I coach. I'm thrilled to be starting with York Swim Club and continuing my coaching journey. Can't wait to see you on the pool deck at Renaissance T/Th 6:15-7:15pm!

Coaches:

 YT3A M/W/F & YT2A T/Th  @Yorktown 5-6pm 

 

Coaching/Swimming Experience

-SHRA Assistant Coach 2019-2024

-York Swim Club - 2020-present

-NVSL Swimmer 2007-2019

-York swimmer 2012-2017

-Swam for Falls Church 2014-2018, State Team 2015-2016

From Coach Jessie:

This will be my 6th year coaching for York! I've been swimming since the age of 6 and began coaching at 17! I'm very excited for the year to began and meet all my swimmers! Go York!!

Coaches RE4N, RE6N, REUN
M-F Renaissance 4:30-6:00pm
 
Coaching Experience
13 Years USS at York Swim Club
7 Years NVSL at Sleepy Hollow Recreation Association

Swimming Experience
6 Years USS at York Swim Club
4 Years at JEB Stuart High School
12 Years NVSL at Sleepy Hollow Rec
 
I have enjoyed coaching many youth sports, including swimming, soccer, and basketball. 
It is my goal to pass on the joy of swimming, and York, to all the children in my groups.

Coach at Renaissance RE2A Mon/Wed 6:15-7:15pm and RE2C Tues/Thurs 7:30-8:30pm

Coach John was born in El Salvador but raised in Mount Vernon, VA. Growing up in the NVSL (MHC) and DCCL (MVYC) his swimming career would continue at FBST/AAC in addition to MVHS/WPHS. His competition days concluded at JMU (Club Swimming) would transition him to a greater role as full time School Teacher (K-8 Music & PE) and Swim Coach (NVSL, VHSL and PVS).

Professionally coaching since 2004 Coach John has gained experienced through numerous leagues, ages and levels (NVSL, DCCL, PWSL & CCSDA) club swimming (VAST, PWSC, OCCS, AAC, PM, YORK) in addition to High School Swimming (VHSL, WMPSSDL and VISAA). He also enjoys coaching Masters Swimming, Water Polo and collaborates with Special Olympics.

Coach John is excited to foster safe, fun, hard work and teambuilding to achieve goals in and out of the water!

Coaching: RE4M Mon/Wed/Fri 4:45-6:30 am

Michael began swimming competitively in 8th grade with Arlington Aquatic Club (AAC) and continued developing his skills throughout high school and college. During summer league at Walden Glen, he helped set two relay records. In college, he swam for the University of Mount Union, contributing to multiple top-3 finishes in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC). He earned All-OAC honors his junior year and was named to the CSC Academic All-District Team for three consecutive years.

Michael graduated from the University of Mount Union with a double major in Business Management and HR Management, along with double minors in Music and Psychology. He is currently pursuing an MBA with a concentration in HR through Texas Tech University Online. He works for Leonardo DRS as an Associate HR Generalist.

Michael is extremely passionate about swimming and thrilled to be coaching. He enjoys helping swimmers develop their skills, achieve their goals, and fall in love with the sport.

OM2B (age 12&under, Oakmont W/F 4:30-5:30 PM)

Coaching experience:

3 years at York Swim Club

3 years as a junior coach and 2 years as an assistant coach at International Country Club (DCCL)

Swimming experience:

Swam every summer at International Country Club from ages 4-18

Off and on club swim through middle and high-school

2 seasons of high-school swim team

Education:

JK-12 at Flint Hill School

2 years at Northern Virginia Community College

Current student at George Mason University

 

Coaches RC2A 

(Reston M/W 6:30-7:30 PM)

Swimming Experience:

• NVSL - Lee Graham 1997-2011
  • 3-time NVSL record holder
  • 17-time pool record holder
  • Olivia Aull Memorial Scholarship Award
• USA Swimming - York, Mako, NCAP 1999-2011
  • 2-time NCSA Junior National finalist
  • 4-time NCSA Junior National qualifier
  • Scholastic All-American Team 2007-2010
• VHSL - Centreville High School 2006-2010
  • 2-time Washington Post All-Met Honorable Mention
  • 4-time school record holder
  • 6A Disctrict, Region, and State medalist
  • Multiple All-American Consideration times
• NCAA - Virginia Tech 2010-2014
  • 3-time Virginia Tech Invitational gold medalist
  • Athletic Department Honor Roll member 2012-2013

Coaching Experience:

• Lee Graham Pool Swim School Coach 2007-2008
• York Swim Club Coach 2016-present

Education:

• B.S. Human Development – Virginia Tech 2010-2014
• M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction (Early Childhood Education) – George Mason 2017-2019

Employment:

• First Grade Teacher – McNair Elementary School 2020-present

From Coach Natalie:

Welcome to York Swim Club!  I am so excited to begin my 10th season coaching for this incredible, family-oriented team!  I grew up swimming competetively for the Lee Graham Dolphins and York Swim Club.  After many years of competing year-round as a USA swimmer, I continued my career through high school and college at the Division I level.  I was a member of Virginia Tech's Swimming & Diving Team all 4 years and have been swimming for a total of 17 years.  Outside of swimming, I am a First Grade Teacher at McNair Elementary School in Fairfax County.  Working with young children (both in and out of the water) brings me so much joy!  I look forward to meeting you all and sharing my love & expertise for the sport with your up-and-coming swimmers! GO YORK!

Hi everyone! I am very excited for my first year of coaching at York Swim Club! I grew up in Northern Virginia and began competitively swimming for Coach Mat at age 5. My love for swimming continued through my college years, as I participated in the club swim team at the University of Virginia, where I graduated from in May 2025 with my bachelor’s in psychology. I am extremely passionate about the sport and look forward to encouraging the members of our team. 

Nathan Pawlowicz was born in Michigan but grew up in the Northern Virginia area after his
family moved to Virginia in 2005. While in Northern VA Nathan was a member of the Hunter
Mill Sharks (NVSL), Nation's Capital Swim Club, and Oakton High School teams. During his
swimming career, Nathan was a multiple time All-Star within the NVSL, and one of his proudest
accomplishments is helping Oakton win a state championship his senior year in 2015. After
swimming for Parker Ramsdell at Oakton and John Flanagan at Nation's Capital he went on to
swim collegiately for Virginia Tech. While at Virginia Tech he helped the Hokies accomplish
multiple top 4 finishes in the Atlantic Coastal Conference and was the ACC swimmer of the
week his Sophomore year.

In 2019, Nathan graduated from Virginia Tech, with a bachelor's degree in Economics along
with a minor in business. After graduating from college, Nathan joined Collins Aerospace as a
Financial Analyst, and helped support government contracts to build flight simulators for the
Navy and Air Force. While working at Collins Aerospace Nathan was an assistant coach for the
Canterbury Woods Swim Team (NVSL) and helped the team earn a promotion from Division 12
to Division 10.

Currently, Nathan works at Freddie Mac in Tysons Corner supporting Information Technology
within the company related to IT service owners and their annual budgeting and forecasting
processes. While not working or coaching, Nathan enjoys playing golf or going to the driving
range, working out in the weight room, running, and listening to classic rock.

Hello!  My name is Bridget Rackauskas and I am returning to coach with Bob on Tuesday and Thursday nights Yorktown from 8:30-9:30pm. This will be my second year coaching the group, and I am thrilled to be back.  I also teach for Arlington Public Schools at Washington & Liberty High School in the Aquatics Department.  I have an undergraduate degree from George Washington University in psychology, and a Master’s degree from New York University in International Education.  My husband is in the military and we have been able to live and work overseas throughout our marriage.  We have lived in Guam, Japan, Florida, Cailfornia, and Korea.  I coached year-round on the military base in Guam, and worked as a mediator for the courts there. I also coached here in Arlington for the summer swim team, Fort Myer on the base.  As a lifelong swimmer and educator, my goal is to instill discipline, hard-work, and fun into this amazing sport.  I have become a lifelong athlete in many different sports. I have been able to compete in open water swims in Guam, climb Mt Fuji in Japan, and complete marathons all over the world.  I am hoping to share my love of sport and adventure with my swimmers.  Go York!

Coaches RE2A - Monday/ Wednesday 6:15-7:15 pm at Rennaissance.

Coaching Experience:
- Wilton Y Wahoos (1996 – 2004)
- 92 nd St Y Flying Dolphins (2004– 2008)
-  Special Olympics of Fairfield County (1996 – 2000)

Swimming experience:
NCAA Division 1: University of Maryland – College Park, MD (2000 – 2004)
 - 4-year Varsity letter winner 
- All-ACC Honor Roll 2000 – 2004

USA Swimming - Wilton Y Wahoos – Wilton, CT (1996 – 2000) 
- US OPEN Qualifier
- Junior National Qualifier in the 50 and 100 free
- Scholastic All-American Team 2000 - 2004

Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Swimming - Weston High School
- All State Team Member 1996 – 2000
- 2 time State Champion in the 50 free
- All American Consideration the 50 and 100 free

Education:
-  B.A. Communications; B.A. Psychology, University of Maryland College Park, 2004
-  M.A. Psychology, New York University, 2008

Hello York families,
My name is Kerry and I’m thrilled to be back on the pool deck coaching after some time away! I have two daughters who swim for the club and can’t wait to guide your children along their swimming journeys. I have a deep knowledge of stroke mechanics and technique and enjoy the challenge that comes along with teaching young swimmers the fundamentals. I believe in a balance of fun and hard work, in that order! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. I can’t wait to watch your kids grow!

Coaches: OMUM

Oakmarr Mornings M/W/F 4:45-6:30AM 

Hi everyone! I’m so excited to keep growing with the York family! I first started coaching during summers back in high school, and continued all through college in Beirut, Lebanon, before joining York in 2024. In Lebanon, I competed nationally as a swimmer and regionally as a triathlete. Beyond the pool, I’ve always been passionate about sports—I’ve also been a runner, triathlete, and personal trainer. Through it all, my love for swimming has never changed. It brings me so much joy to share that passion and knowledge with young athletes, and I can’t wait to see what this season has in store for us! :)

Coaches: RC2B (Reston M/W 7:30-8:30 PM)

Swimming experience

• RSTA: Newbrige (2009-2015), Hunters Woods (2016-2019)
• USA Swimming: Herndon Aqutic Club (2009-2018), York Swim Club (2018-2021)
• VHSL: South Lakes High School (2016-2020)
• NCAA: Drew University (2020-2024)

Coaching experience

• RA: Swim Instructor (2018-2022)
• RSTA Winter Swim (2021), Hunters Woods (2021), New Wave (2022-2023)

Coaching: YTUM, YT4N/YT3A

Having been mentored by Bob most of my adult life, it is an honor to be joining the York family and become part of one of the best swim clubs in the entire area. It’s been a dream to be coaching here, and I plan on doing everything  I can to exceed expectations!

I can’t wait to get started this Fall, and will bring with me 17plus years of USS swim coaching experience (AAC)  at all levels- from learn to swim, all the way up to the National/us open level. I have 20 years of summer swim coaching experience between Forest Hollow swim club And Washington golf and country club (where I have been the aquatics director and club events coordinator for 13 years), so I know how to have fun, and that every kid has a different goal and expectation from the sport of swimming.

I bring a high energy, enthusiastic, fun approach to coaching. It’s my goal that your child falls in love with the sport of swimming, this team, and the water in general! I try my absolute best to keep practice fun, fresh and engaging. I try my hardest to customize the experience for each swimmer, as best as possible, as every swimmer has different goals. But most of all, I’m in your corner…your athletes, and your families best interests will always be at the forefront of what I do. I’m a cheerleader and a motivator, and I look forward to working with each and every one of you soon!

So excited to join this amazing team! I am proud to be leading the charge at the Yorktown site in 2025 for YT4N, YT3A, and YTUM, 

Coaches RE4N, RC2A, OM2C, RE2C, RE2D, YT2N

REN - M/W/F 4:30-6:00pm

REN - T/TH 5:00-6:00pm

REN - T/TH 6:15-7:15pm

Oakmarr - T/TH 3:30-4:30pm

Yorktown - T/TH 8:30-9:30pm

Reston - M/W 7:00-8:00pm

Coaching/Swimming Experience:

• 6 years coaching for York Swim (8 & under, Age Group, & Seniors)
• 3 years swimming for York Swim

From Coach Patrick

Hi everyone, this will be my 6th year coaching with York Swim Club! I grew up in Northern Virginia while attended Bishop O'Connell High School and James Madison Universtiy(Roll Dukes!). I grew up around swimming and started swimming from a young age, but focused on other sports as I got older. When I finished at JMU and came home, I got back into coaching swimming with my father, Bob York. It has reignited my passion for it and I couldn't imagine not having my groups today. York Swim Club truly imbodies the family atmosphere while staying competitive and encouraging these kids to grow as individuals and as a group. Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have for me about York or the upcoming season!  

Email: [email protected]