Michael Brooks: Weymouth Waves Head Coach
Philosophy
striving for excellence; always learning
Started at WC:
2018
Years Experience:
7
Education:
B.A. Carleton College (English),
B.A. Univ. of Utah (History),
M.A. Univ. of Notre Dame (History)
Accomplishments:
USA National Team coaching staff many times; one of my York swimmers, Hali Flickinger, made the USA Olympic team in Rio 2016; many swimmers have made the USA National Team and USA National Junior Team.
Brendon Gaffum: Assistant Aquatics Director, Master Waves Swim Instructor, Water Fitness Instructor
Words to live by:
| “Start each day with a grateful heart!” |
My Experience:
| 13 years experience teaching/coaching swimming, 9 years managing aquatics facilities, 9 years coaching springboard diving. |
What I am proud of:
| Named 2019/2020 Northeast Conference Coach of the Year. |
What I love:
| I love seeing kids grow and improve their skills while having fun in the water! |
Ella Madden: Waves Swim Instructor
Words to live by:
| “We can’t adjust the wind but we can adjust the sails” -Dolly Parton |
My Experience:
| Swim Instructor and Lifeguard for three years, six months at the Weymouth Club! |
What I am proud of:
| Teaching, writing and reporting for my school TV show, and my academic success. |
What I love:
| Watching movies, skiing, and listening to Taylor Swift! |
Emily Boyle: Lead Waves Swim Instructor, ARC Lifeguard & CPR Instructor
Words to live by:
| “Just keep swimming!” |
My Experience:
| I started teaching swim lessons at the Weymouth Club in 2014, and I’m certified as an American Red Cross lifeguard, water safety instructor, and lifeguard instructor. |
What I am proud of:
| My experience here at the club, my ability as a swim instructor, and all my swimmers! |
What I love:
| Adventuring, being outdoors, and going for a swim. |
Janelle Goodwin: Waves Swim Instructor
Words to live by:
| “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” |
My Experience:
| 3 years of teaching swim, 2 years lifeguarding. |
What I am proud of:
| Helping to completely renovate a fixer-upper house. |
What I love:
| The beach, watermelon, and Crocs. |
Madison Stark: Lifeguard and Deck Coordinator
Words to live by:
| “Better days will come.” |
My Experience:
| I have worked as a lifeguard for almost 2 years, as Deck Coordinator for 6 months, and I am just starting to train to become a swim instructor. |
What I am proud of:
| I am proud of being able to maintain good grades in school and fulfill my duties at work. |
What I love:
| I love making other people smile and laugh. |
Patti Curran: Master Swim Instructor
Words to live by:
| “Never look back unless you plan to go that way.” By Henry David Thoreau |
My Experience:
| 20 years teaching swim lessons. Have taught ages 6 months up to adults. |
What I am proud of:
| Being able to help others learn to love and be safe in the water. |
What I love:
| Enjoying the outdoors with my husband, son and dog. |
Sophie Rice: Waves Swim School Manager
Words to live by:
| “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” |
My Experience:
| Prior to working for the Waves, I had a long career in the financial services industry. |
What I am proud of:
| My family. |
What I love:
| Hockey, swimming, baseball and being outside! |
Sophia Spartos: Ripples Instructor, Lead Waves Swim Instructor, Water Fitness Instructor
Words to live by:
My Experience:
What I am proud of:
What I love:
Sydney Hebert: Waves Swim Instructor, former Waves Swim Team member
Words to live by:
| “The only time to set the bar low is for limbo.” |
My Experience:
| competitive swimming for nine years, teaching lessons for three years. |
What I am proud of:
| Earning a varsity letter in swimming at my school every year since seventh grade. |
What I love:
| The ocean, reading, and surfing. |
Victoria Zahopoulos: Waves Swim Instructor
Words to live by:
| “Make everything you do be done with love.” |
My Experience:
| Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, AED Certified. |
What I am proud of:
| My positive outlook on life! |
What I love:
| My family and friends, inspiring others, and traveling! |