Erich started as Head Coach of the FM Gators Swim Team in the fall of 2014. Previously, he was an assistant coach for the West Fargo Flyers for 7 years. In regards to his High School Coaching he was the assistant coach for the Fargo South Bruin Girls swim team for 3 years, the assistant coach for the West Fargo Packer Boys swim team for 6 years, and the Head Coach for the Shanley Deacon Girls swim team for 3 years. He is now the Head Coach of the West Fargo Sheyenne Girls and Boys Swim & Dive Teams. Erich swam for the Gators for 13 years along with most of his siblings, and swam for one year at St. Cloud State University. Erich currently lives in Fargo with his wife Sally and their 5 children. 

Please Contact Coach Erich with any questions about the FM Gators Swim Team at the Email above or phone number below.

(701) 364-4151

Coach Sydney currently serves as our Head Assistant Coach for the FM Gators. When not on deck, Sydney is an elementary school teacher sine 2020. With a true love for swimming and a passion for helping athletes grow, Coach Sydney brings energy, encouragement, and fun to every practice. Her favorite part of coaching is helping swimmers build confidence, crush their goals, and fall in love with the sport. 

I started coaching in February of 2022. I swam for Legacy High School for 6 years and made 2nd All State Team for the 21’ and 22’ season. I am currently attending North Dakota State University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in human development. I am also a part of the Safety Education team at the YMCA.

Hi, I'm Georgia! I started swimming when I was 9 years old for the Mandan Marlins and
swam until I graduated high school. I also swam for Mandan High School
from 8th-12th grade. I graduated with an Associates of Science degree
from Bismarck State College and a Bachelor of Science in Medical
Laboratory Science from the University of North Dakota. I work in a
hospital lab as a Medical Technologist.