Anna Heidinger is the Owner of Pikes Peak Athletics, where she has built one of Colorado’s premier aquatics programs from the ground up. She has led every facet of the business, from launching swim lessons and competitive teams to growing the Pikes Peak Athletics Foundation, which expands access to swimming for underserved youth. Nationally recognized, Anna was named Colorado Age Group Coach of the Year, has served on USA Swimming’s CEO Roundtable, and was a featured speaker at the USA Swimming Women’s Leadership Conference. Before founding PPA, she coached at the University of Denver and also served as an academic …

Originally from West Virginia, Joselyn has been a part of Pikes Peak Athletics since September 2014, where she has taken on various roles. She currently serves as the Swim Team Business Manager and oversees all swim meets for the organization. Joselyn holds an undergraduate degree in Politics and Sociology from Mount Holyoke College and a Master’s in Public Administration from UCCS. Since moving to Colorado, she has embraced an active lifestyle, enjoying trail running, yoga, summiting 14ers, and exploring new ways to stay fit. Joselyn shares her home with her fiancé, Jacob, and their two cats, Poptart and Coconut.

Rory began his aquatics career as an athlete in South Florida, learning the highest levels of the sport from 6-time Olympic Coach Michael Lohberg. During his high school years, he trained alongside dozens of Olympians and World Record Holders including his primary training partner, Dara Torres. He led Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School to 2 State Championships and competed in the 100m freestyle at the 2008 US Olympic Trials. Rory earned a scholarship to swim at the University of South Carolina, where he earned a degree in exercise science with a minor in psychology. Upon completing his swimming career, Rory …

Coach Chris is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Pikes Peak Athletics. He programs extensive dryland workouts for the age group through senior teams. Chris earned his bachelor’s degree in Strength and Conditioning from UCCS and is interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in the future. Chris also works as a personal trainer certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association at PPATC and specializes in clients with performance-based goals. He is always looking for the opportunity to expand his knowledge and enjoys integrating exercises and drills from a variety of training modalities. Specialties: Sport Performance

Mr. Andrey has been swimming for his entire life. He began swimming competitively at the age of 4 and was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to represent Arizona State University as a member of the men’s swim team. He has his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology from Arizona State University and looks forward to helping his students reach their swimming goals! He is a proud supporter of Pikes Peak Athletics and has two kids swimming competitively with PPA, both of whom came up through the ranks of the lesson program, Base Camp, and swim team.

With over 20 years of experience in aquatics and a background in education with a focus on childhood development, Jaecie is dedicated to helping swimmers of all ages and abilities build confidence, progressively gain skills, and develop a lifelong love of swimming. At Pikes Peak Athletics, she designs and oversees our swim lesson programs, ensuring every swimmer – from beginner to advanced – has a positive, engaging, and safe experience. Jaecie is passionate about creating an environment where students of all needs feel supported, encouraged, and excited to grow in the water. One of the most rewarding parts of her …

Coach Brett brings over 25 years of experience coaching, with an expertise in athlete development and program building. He is a Div I swimmer and graduate of the University of Maine with a B.S. in Kinesiology, Coach Brett has dedicated his career to helping swimmers reach their full potential at every level. From 1998 to 2000, Coach Brett served as an Assistant Coach for the Portland Porpoises Swim Team in Maine, where he had the privilege of assisting in the development of athletes—including an Olympic gold medalist and world record holder. In 2000, he transitioned to the North Jeffco Swim …

Coach Sarah Corcoran is a dedicated and passionate swim coach known for her exceptional ability to inspire and develop elite swimmers of all ages and skill levels. With over 20 years of experience as a coach, Sarah combines her deep knowledge of the sport with a genuine commitment to her athletes’ growth and success. Sarah began swimming at ACES in Englewood, Colorado, where she achieved her first Junior national qualifying time at 13 years old. She excelled in sprinting and loved training for the 200IM. She earned accolades at a national level before moving on to compete at NCAA D1. …

Coach Katelin grew up in California, where she discovered her love for swimming at a young age. She moved to Colorado to attend Colorado Mesa University, where she swam distance freestyle and butterfly, while earning her degree in Exercise Science. Katelin later completed her Master’s in Sports Medicine at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Her coaching career began in 2018 during graduate school, and since then she has combined her background as a swimmer with her expertise in strength and conditioning to support athletes of all ages. She enjoys helping swimmers build strength, confidence, and a lasting connection to …

Born and raised in Southern California, Larry was introduced to swimming and water polo at a young age and competed in both sports throughout his childhood and through school. In California, the sport of water polo is closely akin to swimming, and water polo players typically train with swim teams. During years of grueling swim workouts under renowned swimming coach Bud McAllister, Larry qualified for Junior Nationals in backstroke and freestyle events. After graduation, Larry played water polo at one of the more prestigious polo programs, Pepperdine University, where he was a stand-out and team captain. While still in high …