Coaches and Directors

Coaches and Directors
Coaching Staff
Terry Patterson Head Coach

Terry Patterson is in his fifth year as the Neptunes Head Swim Coach. Terry grew up in the Warren area and swam competitively for Edinboro University (EU) in the late 70’s, where he earned an All-America status thirteen times and later was inducted into EU’s Hall Of Fame ('91). After receiving his bachelor’s degree in communications from EU, Terry served as the assistant coach for one year at YSU. He then went on to coach six successful seasons for the Medina YMCA before being recruited for the Head Coach position at Akron University. When Terry’s career in sales and marketing began to move him around the country, he was forced to give up coaching swimming. Terry currently works as the National Wholesale Director of Sales for Selena Naturally (Celtic Sea Salt) and lives in the Cortland area. He has a 24-year old daughter Jordyn. Terry also serves on the Advisory Board for EU Athletics. 

Michael Bleggi Assistant Head Coach

Michael Bleggi returns for his 13th year coaching for the Y Neptunes.  He swam competitively for the Neptunes and the Firestone Area Swim Team, and also coached for FAST for three years.  Michael is a certified USA coach.  Michael graduated from YSU and currently works for Bodine and Company as an accountant.

Lexie Shehan Assistant Coach
Ethan DunLany Assistant Coach
Board of Directors