Head Dive Coach: Kristen Ritz

Kristen Ritz is from Severna Park, Maryland, and a Severna Park High School Alum. Kristen earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland College Park, and a master’s degree from McDaniel College. She currently teaches Math and Computer Science at SPHS.

Kristen grew up swimming on the St. Andrew’s Swim Team and became a member of the dive team the first year the pool had a team around 1999. Kristen started as an assistant coach in 2001 and has been the head coach of the dive team since 2003. Kristen also taught swim lessons at St. Andrews for over 10 years and was a lifeguard/manager of the pool for many years.

Kristen is the mom of three little girls (Lilly (6), Sydney (4), and Camille (2)). She loves spending time with her family and is always on the hunt for the best playgrounds in the area.

Kristen is excited to introduce the sport of diving to new families and to see her returning divers again!