Kyle Hendricks, Head Coach
Email - [email protected]
National Elite and PreNational Elite +
Advanced Elite
Cell - 832-296-6485
Kyle has a rich history of involvement in the sport of swimming as an athlete and coach within Texas. Further, he has been involved in swimming with Klein ISD, NWAL, Gulf Swimming, UIL Texas high school swimming and Premier Aquatics (PACK). Having grown up swimming in the area and swimming with PACK for 6 years (previous National Elite Team Captain), Kyle later went on to swim with Texas A&M at College Station while pursuing both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees.
As a coach, Kyle has been a part of several programs at all levels including currently coaching for PACK as a Lead or Assistant Coach from 2021 to date with our Platinum groups and National Elite group. Previously Kyle was Assistant Coach for Texas A&M Club Swim Team, later becoming their Head Coach from 2019-2021. Most recently Kyle was assistant coach at Klein Cain High School, where he achieved impressive results during the 2021-22 championship season with 6 State qualifiers… all while serving unexpectedly as interim Head Coach.
With maturity beyond his years, what sets Kyle apart is his infectious passion for the sport of swimming and for PACK. “I have a fierce loyalty to the sport of swimming and admire how Premier Aquatics is able to foster growth in the sport among its athletes. Premier Aquatics exemplifies perseverance, commitment to excellence and the spirit of hard work to create the most well-rounded and highly competitive swimmers in the Gulf. I am honored to continue this mission and to lead Premier Aquatics with confidence and boldness into what I am sure will be a very bright and successful future”.
If you would like to contact Coach Kyle, please use above email address or 832-296-6485.
Head Age Group Coach
Email - [email protected]
Junior Elite
Coach Jim Svoboda has been the Head Coach for Klein Swimming & Diving for 12 years. He is an ASCA Level 5 coach. In the 12 years he has led Klein to 11 district titles (6 Girls – 2012, 2016-2020; 5 Boys - 2012, 2015, 2016, 2018-2019), 1 region title (Boys 2013), and 5 top 5 finishes at State (Girls - 2018 4th; Boys – 2013 3rd, 2014 3rd, 2015 3rd, 2018 5th). He has coached 8 State Champions, and a state record setting relay (400 Free Relay, 2015). He has also coached 29 All-Americans to 111 All-American Awards. He has been named District Swim Coach of the year 6 times (2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2020), and 1 District Dive Coach of the Year (2023); also, Regional Coach of the Year three times (2013, 2014, 2019).
Before arriving at Klein High, Coach Svoboda coached 3 years at Chavez High School in Houston ISD. He is an ASCA Level 5 coach, and has also coached USA Swimming for 15 years, where he coached several swimmers to achieve their goals of becoming TAGS Champions, Junior National Qualifiers and National Qualifiers.
During his previous PACK years from 2007-2014, he coached at Klein Forest site and Klein High site for different ages and groups. He coached athletes to the Junior National level, as well as TAGS champions. This is where he earned his ASCA level 3 status. He has been a coach a gulf team for the Southern Age Group Zones meet in 2006, 2007, & 2008. He was also a gulf coach for the Gulf All-Star Team in 2007.
Coach Jim Svoboda graduated from the University of Houston with a BS of Kinesiology. He and his wife, Maryanne, have 4 children, JR (12), Caroline (11), Rosie (8), and Luke (6).
Jim Sharp
Email - [email protected]
PreNational Elite
Cell - 832-326-1422
Coach Jim began his swimming career while living overseas in Saudi Arabia while his dad was employed with Aramco. There he developed a love for swimming which eventually turned into a love for water polo. While at Katella High School in Anaheim, CA, he swam and played water polo for four years (three year varsity). After graduation, it was his high school coach, Roy Brown, who introduced him to the passion of coaching.
He began coaching at Westador Waves in 1992, and other NWAL teams, before moving to the club team, HEAT in 1998, then eventually PACK. His high school coaching career began as the assistant coach at Klein Forest in 2002 for one year, then the head coach the following year. Since Klein Forest, he has coached at Mayde Creek High School, Tomball, Spring followed by Klein Collins in 2013, where he currently coaches.
As a swim coach, he has had swimmers and divers qualify for the State meet in 2012, 2016, 2017, and 2018, along with UIL regional and TISCA qualifiers since 2002. In addition, he has had the privilege to coach the USA swim team at the People to People Games in Amsterdam in 2007.
If you would like to contact Coach Jim, please send him an email using the above email address.
Jon Koepke
Email - [email protected]
Silver & Silver +, Bronze & Copper
Coach Jon was born and raised in Texas where he attended Kingwood High School. He is an alumnus of Texas Tech University and swam competitively for thirteen years with summer, club and high school teams. Jon started his coaching career with a local summer league team after high school, but developed his love of coaching while working for PACK Splash, where he has continued to serve as lead instructor for the past six years. Coach Jon appreciates working with swimmers of all ages, and enjoys helping students discover their own passion for the sport. You can find him, in or out of the water, working with Bronze, Copper and PACK Splash level students at Klein High School.
If you would like to contact Coach Jon, send him an email using above email address.
Caitlyn LaPell
Email - [email protected]
Bronze & Copper
Coach Caitlyn is continuing her 2nd year with PACK as a swim coach. In 2015 she began competitively swimming for PACK after attending her cousin's swim meet. From that point on her love for swimming grew exponentially over those next 4 years under a few of her favorite coaches such as Landen Walin and Kimberlee Slaughter. At the age of 12, the impact her favorite coach had on her life made her realize that she wanted to come back and coach when she was older, make a difference for the next swimmers to come, and most of all create a positive swimming atmosphere for her athletes. Making her way back into the swimming world, she became a lifeguard/aquatic specialist and also coached The Woodlands Marlins summer league team for a couple of seasons. Caitlyn was born and raised in the Houston area and was homeschooled most of her life. Outside of work, she loves going to church, hanging out with friends and mentors, bowling, taking photos, swimming and taking her dog Cooper out to coffee shops. Caitlyn is more than excited to coach for how many ever seasons are to come and is more than excited to coaching your kids this year!!
If you would like to contact Caitlyn, please use the email above
Brenden Massey
Email - [email protected]
Kimberlee Slaughter
Email - [email protected]
Gold & Gold +
Klein Champions/Special Olympics
Coach Kimberlee has been involved in swimming almost her entire life, learning to swim as a toddler. In elementary school she began swimming competitively for an AAU team, the Burford Swim Club, in Arlington, Texas. At 15 she realized she had such a love and passion for swimming, she began teaching young children to swim for the city of Arlington. She has been teaching babies, children, and adults to swim every summer since then.
After moving to Klein, Texas she became involved with 3 of her 4 children in summer league with Memorial Northwest and the Gleannloch Farms Gators swim teams. Soon after she was asked to join the new Premier Aquatics Club of Klein swim team as a coach of the younger groups. She continues to bring her motivation, enthusiasm, passion, and knowledge of swimming to encourage each of her swimmers to find their “inner beast” and develop into a more competitive swimmer as they progress through the PACK program. In addition, she has been integral in beginning the Klein Champions Special Olympics swim.
When not at the pool, Kimberlee is an elementary Math school teacher who enjoys family time and travel.
If you would like to contact Coach Kimberlee, please send her an e-mail using the above email address or 713-480-8455.
Robert Slaughter
Email - [email protected]
Platinum, Platinum +
Coach Robert, a lifelong swimming enthusiast, embarked on his aquatic journey at the age of three. Starting in PACK's gold group, he progressed to the National level. At Klein High School, he took his swimming talents to another level when he graduated as a four-time state champion and nine time all-American.
Transitioning to coaching, Coach Robert now guides PACK's platinum group. With immense pride, he shares his experience, inspiring these athletes to realize their potential. Join Coach Robert to embark on a journey of growth and achievement!
