Meet your 2025-26 FCYST Orcas Coaches

Coach Jose (Head Coach)

Jose has been the Head Coach since the summer of 2024. Jose has been swimming competitively since he was six years old. He made his first Nationals cut when he was 9 and spent a lot of time traveling South America as a swimmer. His first years in the US were spent as a highschooler in Nebraska where he was a state champions and an All American swimmer. After high school graduation he swam at the University of North Dakota and spent one year there. He then transferred to the University of Minnesota - Mankato where he swam Distance free and fly events for the Mavs. While at MSU he co-founded the student Triathlon Club. After graduating with a degree in Geography he became a professional triathlete. He worked at the Mankato Family YMCA as an Aquatics Director and Head Coach of the Mankato Marlins for over 10 years.

Coach Anna (Assistant Head Coach) 

Coach Anna has been on the coaching staff since 2023. She started swimming when she was 7 years old in Port Clinton, Ohio. When she moved to Wisconsin she swam with the Fox Cities YMCA Swim Team until high school. Anna swam on the varsity swim team for Appleton North all four years of high school. She swam during her freshman year of college at UW Oshkosh.

Coach Lesley (Silver - Gold)

Hi Parents,

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to coach your children.  Please know that I will do my best to provide a positive experience for each swimmer.  I have loved swimming since I was a young girl and wish to share my love of the sport in my roll as a coach.  I have been coaching swimming for many years.  All age levels from four year olds thru high school girls and boys teams.

At all levels, on thing that has remained constant, I enjoy coaching!  Swim kids are the best!!  My favorite quote and how I live my life: "Do what you love, love what you do!  Life is Good!"

Go FCYST!!

Coach Kara (Blue - Bronze)

Hello! my name is Kara Janke. I grew up in Minnetonka, MN, and Neenah, WI. I was a competitive swimmer for ten years! While my favorite stroke was backstroke, my favorite part of swimming was the team. I will always be grateful for the friendships created during those years and the many memories made in the pool.

After high school, I studied Psychology and public health, and I've spent most of my career in nonprofit development and social work. I enjoy reading, painting, and spending time with my family in my free time. I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you at FCYST!!

Coach Alexa (Gold - Platinum)

Coach August (Silver - Gold)

Coach Kai (Silver)