We are here to support your needs. If your questions are related to workouts, meets, events, goal setting, and other swimming related needs, please contact one of the coaches. For all questions related to administration, such as dues, safety, or policy issues, please contact one of the board members below.
GBSC Coaching Staff
Teri DeGrand - Head Coach email
Teri has been coaching the Green Bay Swim Club since its inception in 1991. Teri swam club, high school and 4 years at UWGB. In addition, Teri has coached the Green Bay United Girls team (formerly East/Preble) since 2002.
Teri has 3 children that all swam for GBSC. Teri's 2 daughters went on to swim in college at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay.
"I love to work with children and I love to watch them mature not only into good swimmers, but also to watch them mature into good people. It is fun to watch them grow with their swimming abilities and to see all the fun they have with each other. Swimming brings much joy to my life and I hope I pass down the passion to them."
Kari Kleczka, Assistant Coach
Kari is in her 5th season coaching with GBSC, primarily coaching the Black Group. Prior to GBSC, she spent 10 years as an assistant coach for the YMCA. Kari has also been head coach of the Ashwaubenon Jaguars for the past 7 seasons.
"Swimming has always been something I have been passionate about even when I was young. I started swimming competitively when I was 8 years old, and swimming has been a large part of my life ever since. I swam my high school career at Pulaski, where I swam all 4 years as a Varsity swimmer.
One of my favorite things about coaching is when a swimmer comes back from a swim meet or even just a practice to tell me that they accomplished a goal, made it to state, dove off the block headfirst or that they signed to swim in college always brings a smile to my face."
*If you work hard and have a positive attitude you can do great things in swim and in life.
Gretchen Rouse, Assistant Coach
Gretchen currently coaches the White Group. Prior to coaching for GBSC, Gretchen coached for Westonka and Holy Family High Schools in Minnesota. In 2024, she was nominated for Wisconsin Swimming 10 & under LCM coach of the year.
Gretchen started swimming at the age of seven for Southwest Aquatic Team. She swam for Muskego High School, qualified for WIAA state all four years, and was an Athletic and Scholastic All-American. She continued swimming at UWGB assisting the team in four Horizon League Championships.
“I love coaching swimming; specifically the 10 & under age group and beginner swimmers. I feel very passionate about ensuring each individual is focused on improving technique, having fun when they come to practice, and learning life lessons that they can utilize beyond their swimming careers.”
Carissa Teaters, Assistant Coach
Carissa currently coaches the Red Group. Carissa swam her collegiate career at UWGB.
Jenny Mager, Assistant Coach
Jenny started swimming at eight years old in the Twin Cities area. She continued through her college years at Truman State University, contributing to a runner up finish at the NCAA Division II National Championships her freshman year, before transferring to the University of Wisconsin- Green Bay. She currently enjoys being back in the pool as a Masters swimmer.
Jenny coaches the Red group. "I am excited to be part of these young swimmers' lives and share my passion for the sport, focusing on their technique, personal development, and helping them achieve their goals. I aim to create an encouraging environment and foster a love of swimming."
College Coaches
Mackenzie Barnett Hailey DuVall
GBSC Board Members
All GBSC board members and home meet marshals are non athlete members of USA swimming and have completed and passed a background check and athlete protection training.
Dan Rowe, President [email protected]
Kari Jaeckel-Rodriguez, Vice President [email protected]
Carmen Woods, Secretary [email protected]
Kelly Wall, Treasurer [email protected]
Chris Mager, Parent Representative [email protected]
Annie Gajewski, Parent Representative [email protected]
Allison Bramschreiber, Safety Officer [email protected]
