"Helps you break down your stroke down to every little detail. Doesn't assign garbage yardage and focuses on making you a faster racer. "

"An elitist who believes their way is not just the best way but the only way. Honest. When they tell you that they believe you will amount to nothing, they mean it. I was once 10 pounds over scratch a week out from Halloween, he grabs me by the back of my neck and drags me to the center of the room mid work out. Stops what everyone was doing and says “everyone make sure this fat fuck keeps his fat ass out the cafeteria for the next week or you’ll all pay”. The team obliged and denied me every time they saw me try and sneak into the caf. I was warned don’t get on his bad side because you’ll never get off it. I never did. The team culture was awful. A bunch of bullies at the collegiate level. The program has an esteemed history but outdated mentality. "

"When he’s on the pool deck he rarely coaches and avoids confrontation no matter what with every single member of the team ex. In 2023 he kicked a swimmer off the team but instead of telling them he told his roommate who was also on the team "

"One of the most high-strung coaches I've ever had. Her infectious energy is more than inviting. She goes above and beyond for her runners and not only takes time to help focus on schoolwork, but to understand our interests outside of our lives as student athletes. I hope her career at Lycoming is long and successful. She deserves it."