Tim will begin his Eighth season as the Director of The Swim Team. He has spent nearly 30 years as a coach and has worked with athletes of all levels. During his first seven years at TST his athletes broke over 200 club records and the club tripled in number of members.

Prior to coming to The Swim Team, Tim served as the head coach for Ames Cyclone Aquatics Club where he lead ACAC to its first ever ISI State Championship. During his time at ACAC he developed one of the premier swim clubs in the upper Midwest.  

Tim’s coaching career has included coaching swim clubs in Northern California, high school in Iowa, and colleges in both Northern California and Iowa. His early career took him to the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. During his time at UOP Teeter coached 12 NCAA All-Americans, who earned 31 All-American awards. He has coached international athletes that have won numerous national titles in their home countries. One of Tim’s athletes, Ziada Jardine, made the semifinals at the 2004 FINA World Short Course Championships.

As an athlete, Tim swam for Iowa State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies. He was a four year letterwinner for the Cyclones, earned Academic All-Big Eight honors as a swimmer and was a member of the Big 8 Champion Team in 1995. After Iowa State, Teeter continued his education at Creighton University School of Law. At Creighton Tim received his J.D.

Tim also serves as the General Manager of the New York Breakers and is the recruiting coordinator for The University of La Verne. He is married to Jessica and they have two children, Nyte and Daley.

Brett Hawke

Brett Hawke is an accomplished swim coach and former professional swimmer, renowned for his expertise in sprint swimming and his ability to develop world-class athletes.

As a professional swimmer representing Australia, Hawke was a force to be reckoned with in the pool. Specializing in sprint freestyle, he made a name for himself in international competitions, competing in the finals of the 50m freestyle at the 2004 Olympics, 2001-2003 World Championships, and the 2002-2006 Commonwealth Games.

Transitioning from an athlete to a coach, Brett Hawke became the Head Coach at Auburn University. Under his leadership, Auburn won the National Championship in 2009 and produced multiple Olympic athletes, including current world record holder Cesar Cielo in the 50 freestyle and Fred Bousquet, the first man to swim under 21 seconds in long course meters (LCM).

Outside of coaching, Brett Hawke is actively engaged in promoting the sport by sharing his insights and experiences through his podcast, "Inside with Brett Hawke." He is dedicated to giving back to the swimming community, helping young athletes reach their full potential, and sharing the joy and thrill of the sport, which led to the creation of his brand, "Sprint Revolution."

With a lifetime of achievements and a desire to inspire others, Brett Hawke's enduring legacy continues to grow within the world of aquatic sports.