Abby Tesch
Senior Senior Director of Aquatics & Competitive Sports
The WYNS Swim Team is led by Abby Tesch, whose passion for the sport is backed by over 14 years of competitive swimming experience. A standout athlete at Wausau West High School, Abby went on to swim at the collegiate level as a scholarship athlete for the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
With 15 years of experience as a Head Coach, Abby brings both expertise and heart to the program. She was named Wisconsin Senior Coach of the Year in both 2007 and 2009 and has been recognized by the United Way of Central Wisconsin as a Champion of Youth for her dedication to helping young athletes find a sense of purpose. In 2014, Abby was honored as one of the Wausau Daily Herald’s “20 Under 40” for her impact in the community.
A lifelong resident of the Wausau area, Abby is deeply committed to developing not just strong swimmers, but strong individuals. Under her leadership, the Woodson Y swimming program continues to grow as one of the region’s finest opportunities for youth development through sport.
Mike McQueen
WYNS Swim Team Head Coach
Originally from Iowa, I spent my early years there before moving to the Twin Cities, where I was a three-sport athlete throughout high school. I went on to attend the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, earning a degree in Post-Secondary Education with a major in English and a minor in History.
For over 20 years, I’ve been a competitive triathlete and duathlete, racing everything from Sprint to Ironman distances. More recently, I’ve shifted my focus to endurance mountain bike racing, competing in events up to 100 miles.
I’ve been coaching with WYNS for six years and have transitioned from assistant to Abby into my current role as Head Competitive Swim Coach, where I primarily lead the senior-level groups. I bring a diverse background to the team, including experience from my private endurance coaching business, dryland training expertise, and a deep well of knowledge gained from working with numerous high-level coaches within the WYNS program.
Outside of coaching, I’m a proud parent of two swimmers, Scout and Willem, who are both active members of the WYNS program.
