ACAC Announces New Head Coach

This summer has brought sizzling heat, and so have ACAC’s swimmers. ACAC’s athletes have continued to show dedication, determination, and drive throughout the long course season which has been epitomized in their accomplishments in competition under interim Head Coach Jessica Abrahamson and Assistant Coach Chris Franklin. In their latest meet hosted by Tennessee Aquatics, 35 athletes had a total of 129 best times including 44 Southeastern Championship Time Qualifications, 4 Sectionals Championship Qualifying Times, and 2 Futures Championship Time Qualifications. ACAC elected a search committee to look for a head coach so that these incredible athletes will continue to get the very best available in and out of the water. After a vigorous nationwide search and multiple interviews led by the search committee, Atomic City Aquatic Club is ecstatic to announce their new head coach, Sarah Corcoran. Sarah will be joining ACAC’s excellent coaching staff on September 1, 2022, after the conclusion of the long course season. Sarah has been swimming for most of her life achieving National and Junior National Qualifying Times. She swam at the Division 1 collegiate level for the University of Denver where she achieved Olympic Trial Qualifying Times. Also at the collegiate level, Sarah competed in NCAA Championships in the 50, 100, and 200 Freestyle events. She was the first athlete to represent the University of Denver at the Division 1 level at NCAA Championships and was a Sun Belt Conference Champion. After graduating with a Bachelor’s in International Studies from the University of Denver, she has continued her love of swimming through coaching. Sarah has been a coach for over 2 decades, and currently is completing her commitment in Colorado with Jeffco/North Jeffco Hurricanes Swim Club, Lakewood High School Swim Team, and Wheat Ridge Piranhas Summer Swim Team. She is ASCA Level 3 Certified Coach for USA Swimming, and has coached all levels of athletes in her career. As a certified Practitioner of Structural Integration – Rolfing, she looks forward to integrating her knowledge and skills into ACAC’s program. Coach Sarah stated, “I am a lifelong learner, and enjoy elevating each athlete toward their highest potential through a collaborative, creative, innovative process. I believe good coaching is a balanced conversation. I value the unique perspectives each person brings to the sport.” Coach Jessica said, “After meeting with Sarah, I knew she was the coach we were looking for.  She is creative, and upbeat, and knowledgeable of our sport.  I love that she has the years of coaching experience under her belt, as well as many years of elite athlete experience.  It’s a fantastic combination that is going to continue the upward trajectory that we have experienced so far this summer.” Coach Chris agreed stating, “Sarah will be an excellent addition to ACAC, and to Knoxville swimming as a whole.  Knoxville has a long history of outstanding female coaches, and I’m honored that I get to work side by side with not one but two of the best female swim coaches in Knoxville."