Coaches (2026 Coaching Staff TBA)

2025 Coaching Staff
Elaine Denney Junior Coach & Pre-Team Head Coach

Elaine is so excited for her 14th year as a Nessie, 5th year as a coach, and second year as Pre-Team Head Coach! Elaine is currently a coach for Joe Flaherty's Dolphins (JFD).  She also previously swam for the Churchill HS swim team and ASA, as well as coached for Tollefson Swimming. She can’t wait for another amazing season with the Nessies!

 

Julio Cupe Junior Coach

Julio is looking forward to his 12th year as a Nessie and his 4th year as a Nessie Coach. Julio swims year-round for RMSC since 2015 and swims for his High School team at Churchill where he is a rising junior. He has been coaching year-round for fins and Tollefson. Julio is very excited for this summer and for all the fun times with the Nessies while helping with practices and meets as a coach and making them into strong swimmers.

Paige de Souza Junior Coach

Paige is looking forward to her 12th season with the Nessies and being a junior coach again. Paige will be a rising senior at Churchill High School where she swam for their team. Paige also swims for ASA year round in their National Training Group. She is looking forward to making many more memories with the other coaches and swimmers this summer!

Colin Frownfelter Junior Coach / Assistant Diving Coach

Colin is thrilled for his second year on the Nessies as a Junior Coach and for his first year as Assistant Diving Coach. Colin will be a rising senior at Gonzaga College High School, where he is a captain of the Swim and Dive Team under Coach Brian. He is so excited to have another amazing summer with the Nessies!