Coach Jessica returns to Hallowell for another season as Head Coach. She swam in MCSL for 13 years with the Tanterra Swim Team and for four years on the Sherwood High School Team. Jessica spends the winters coaching for the Rockville Montgomery Swim Club (RMSC). She currently runs the Mini group at the Olney Indoor Swim Center. During the school year, Jessica teaches third grade at Cloverly Elementary School for Montgomery County Public Schools.
Coach Matt returns for his 16th year as Head Coach of the Hurricanes. Matt swam for Mill Creek Towne in MCSL setting many team and pool records. He was also part of the STILL MCSL record holding mixed 8 and under 100 Backstroke relay. He also swam for RMSC and Good Counsel High School . Matt has coached with RMSC for 21 years and currently runs the NDG group and Senior group, as well as assisting with the NTG group at the Olney Indoor Swim Center. He has coached MCSL teams for 25 years, 21 as a head coach. Over his tenure as a coach in MCSL, Matt has coached well over 35,000 best times. It is also said that bears are in fact afraid of Matt, as there have been no bear attacks at the Hallowell pool while he has been there.
Coach Stephanie returns for her 4th year as an Assistant Coach. Stephanie swam for 15 years on a summer team in her hometown in New Jersey. She also swam for four years in high school and for four years at East Stroudsburg University. She was an Assistant Coach at Lakewood Country Club for 2 summers and the Head Coach of Northwood High School for 7 years. Stephanie has also been coaching for RMSC for 14 years working mostly with the Junior and Mini groups. During the school year, she teaches Physical Education for Montgomery County Public Schools.
Hallowell also has several Junior coaches, as well as an active Coach in Training (CIT) program where swimmers 13 & over can earn SSL hours for helping during practices and meets.
Our coaches are happy to address any concerns or questions you may have about your swimmer, but please wait until practice is over to approach them. During practice, it is necessary that all parents and other observers stay off the deck. The coaches can give a certain amount of attention to each swimmer during practice. If you feel your child would benefit from private lessons, most of the coaches will be available (at a set fee). We highly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity.
To contact a coach for lessons, comments, or concerns please email Coach Jessica. Our coaches have a great deal of responsibility looking out for the safety and well being of our children. Please show them the respect and consideration that they deserve. If you have any issues or concerns regarding one of our team coaches, please try to address the issue directly with the coach or through the Head Coaches. If this does not resolve the issue, then please speak with a Team Rep. We are interested in making sure this is a fair and fun season for everyone.
