Staff

A strong administrator, elite athlete, and dedicated family woman, Anna is uniquely qualified to direct a USA swimming club. She earned a Master’s degree in College Student Development with an emphasis in Sports Administration from the University of Denver in 2010. Prior to her time at DU, Anna was educated in secondary education  at the University of Wisconsin, where she was a three-time Academic All-American, 9-Time NCAA Division I Swimming All-American, Captain of the Badger Women’s  Swimming and Diving Team for two seasons, and a three-time Dean’s list scholar. During her time as an athlete, Anna garnered numerous accolades on the local and national levels, including being the only person other than Missy Franklin to win every individual event she competed in at the Colorado high school state championships. Over the course of her career, she qualified for the US Olympic Team Trials in 7 different events, demonstrating unique versatility. This blend of competitive experience and advanced education is a powerful combination for use in leading a team and a business. A native of Colorado Springs, Anna’s mother served as board president on her local club, exposing her to the inner workings of the business of swimming. Each of Anna’s three brothers also swam NCAA Division I, representing Stanford, Arizona State, and Southern Methodist University. Anna is renowned for her administrative prowess, her attention to detail, and for her tough coaching style. She has two children, Sophea and Isabella, born in 2011 and 2014.

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 then joined Performance Aquatics, where he helped former ASCA Vice President and USAS Board Member Kathleen Prindle grow the program into one of the most successful in South Florida. During this time Rory assisted in coaching US Olympic Trial Qualifiers, National Champions, National Record Holders, and Olympians, as well as multiple Ironman World Championship qualifiers. He also served as Head Coach of FAU High School in Boca Raton FL, leading both the boys’ and girls’ teams to their highest finishes in school history.

Rory is a USMS, USAS, and ASCA Level 2 Certified Coach and is certified as a SwimAmerica site supervisor. He served 2 terms on the USMS Open Water Committee, 2 years as the Sanctions Chair and 1 year as the Coaches Chair for the Florida Gold Coast LMSC. Rory has also competed in 2 Ironman Triathlons, including the North American Championship race in 2015, and is currently working on becoming a USMS Level 3 Coach.

Besides his experience as an athlete, Rory has worked professionally in the aquatics industry since 2011. He began as Aquatics Director at Longcreek Plantation in Blythewood, SC where he oversaw operations and programming, resurrecting a swim team that had not existed for decades. Upon graduating from college, he moved back home to oversee the brand-new recreational aquatics facility at Florida Atlantic University. Wanting to serve a more competitive demographic, Rory moved down the road to assist with the aquatic facility at the Grandview Preparatory School where he spearheaded several of the largest projects in the facilities 30+ year history and hosted dozens of college winter training camps each year.

Rory and his wife Christina relocated to Colorado in 2020 in search of cooler temperatures, better scenery, and nicer people! He has been certified as a Red Cross Lifeguard for over 12 years, a Swim America Site Supervisor for 8 years, and a Certified Pool Operator for 4 years. Rory is currently pursuing his Aquatic Professional Designation from the Association of Aquatics Professionals and is a member of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance.

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 the aquatics world, Jaecie is dedicated to helping swimmers of all ages and abilities build confidence, master skills, and develop a lifelong love of swimming. At Pikes Peak Athletics, she designs and oversees our swimming 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 feel supported and excited to grow in the water. She also finds great joy in mentoring our swim instructors, guiding them as they develop not only as educators but also as confident, capable adults. Watching her students become instructors themselves is one of the most rewarding parts of her role.

Outside of work, Jaecie is a mom to three awesome kids—one who works here at Pikes Peak Athletics, another who swims on our swim team, and one who has decided he’s a land lover. She loves spending time outdoors camping, hiking, and paddle boarding, reading, and creating artwork. Whether it’s designing pieces for her artistic endeavors or enjoying time with her family, Jaecie brings a creative and caring energy to everything she does.

Jaecie is excited to continue making an impact in our community, fostering safe, enjoyable, and meaningful swimming experiences for families throughout Colorado Springs.

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. She competed as an athlete at University of Denver until she graduated (2002) and transitioned into coaching at TOPS-CO, where her expertise quickly became evident. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes not only technical proficiency but also mental resilience, teamwork, and the joy of the sport.

Throughout her career, Sarah has worked with diverse groups, from beginners discovering the joy of swimming to high performance athletes aiming for the podium. Her coaching style is characterized by innovative techniques, goal-setting, and a creative environment that fosters both individual and team achievements.

In addition to her coaching role, Sarah is certified in Structural Integration and instructing yoga. This framework contributes to her holistic vision of body mechanics, movement analysis, and how that applies to swimming technique. Her commitment to excellence in high performance and her passion for swimming make her an invaluable asset to PPA.

In her free time, you will find Sarah challenging her own mindset and resilience in rock climbing, hiking fourteeners with her dog, Lola, and studying how to uplevel communication.

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 school Larry was selected by the US Junior National Coach for the USA Water Polo Elite Development Pipeline. He competed at the 2002 world championships in Cairo and remained a member of the US National B Team throughout college. Larry’s hard work and talent afforded him the opportunity to travel the world in pursuit of one of his passions.  Larry was later selected as an alternate for the USA Water Polo Olympic Team in Athens in 2004.

Larry has coached for over two decades in both swimming and water polo at the club and high school levels. He is an avid water sports enthusiast, engaging in open water swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boarding, and pretty much any other sport that involves H2O. Larry still swims regularly with the PPA masters team and tries to avoid a heart attack at every session. PPA is so lucky to enjoy and be a part of Coach Larry’s passion and enthusiasm for sport and life.

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 Team (NJST) in Colorado, where he spent 22 years as Head Coach and Vice President. Under his leadership, NJST achieved USA Swimming Silver Medal status for seven years, with multiple Junior National Team top 10 finishes, a 3rd place boys team at Junior Nationals, ten top 10 finishes at Sectionals, three Senior Zone Championship teams, and 1 State Title.

Throughout his career at NJST, Brett coached multiple athletes at four Olympic Trials and developed 30 top 10 nationally ranked swimmers, 25 state record holders, and dozens of Junior National finalists. His impact on the program was recognized with two Colorado Swimming Senior Coach of the Year awards, and he served on the LSC Board of Directors for eight years, including four years as the Senior Chair. Additionally, Coach Brett was the founder and Head Coach of the Junior National Camp at DU for 15 years.

In 2022, Brett made the move to Knoxville, where he became the Head Site Coach & Program Development for ACAC Swim Team, focusing on team growth and recruitment through coaching the team, clinics, high school, middle school, summer club programs, and private coaching. Through his side business, Swim-Synergy.com, He also offered personalized video analysis and small group lessons, further expanding his coaching impact in the Knoxville community.

Coach Brett’s philosophy is rooted in technical excellence, mental toughness, and the development of well-rounded athletes. Their ability to nurture both individual growth and team success has shaped many swimmers into leaders both in and out of the pool.

Coach Rob began his swimming career in Longmont, CO, where he earned all-American status and 1992 Colorado Swimming Inc. Swimmer of the Year honors. From there, Rob earned a scholarship to swim at the University of Kansas. His proudest moment as a Jayhawk was being named Team Captain his senior year. Upon completing his swimming career, Rob coached several teams in Colorado, including Longmont Swim Club, Loveland Swim Club, RallySport, and Greenwood. During that time, he coached numerous US Olympic Trials qualifiers, US National qualifiers, LSC All Stars, State Champions, and others. Coach Rob has been known to go on long cross-state bike rides, and when he is not at the pool he can be found camping and fishing all the best spots in Colorado.

Coach Lindsay is a two-time Olympian, World Champion, and former world record holder who brings world-class experience and leadership to the pool. She was an All-American at the University of Southern California and helped lead USC to its first NCAA National Championship in 1997 before spending five years as a college coach there. Lindsay went on to join USA Swimming’s National Team staff in 2006 and, in 2017, became the first woman to serve as Managing Director of the USA National Team Division—overseeing both the men’s and women’s U.S. Olympic teams. With decades of experience as an athlete, coach, and high-performance leader, Lindsay is passionate about developing swimmers from the ground up. She’ll be working primarily with Groups 1 and 2 and brings a wealth of knowledge to every practice.

Originally from Toronto, Ontario, Coach Kate moved to Colorado Springs in 2014. She attended Cheyenne Mountain High School and swam for Mike Doane on CSST from 2014-2018. While with CSST she broke the Colorado state record in the 1500 Free, qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials, and made her first Canadian national team. After graduating, she swam for 1 year at the University of South Carolina before turning pro. During her time on the Canadian National Team, she competed in the 10k at Worlds, Pan American Games, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Upon retiring from elite-level swimming and graduating from UCCS with a degree in Economics she moved to Los Angeles and spent two years working for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Committee. In her free time, you’ll find Kate swimming, biking, running, and spending time outside. She loves traveling, skiing, and hiking.

Alison “Ali” Jones is an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Pikes Peak Athletics. She works with all ages and abilities in both group and individual settings.

Ali has Bachelor of Science degrees in both Biology and Nursing from Western Washington University and Washington State University, respectfully. She was a registered nurse for many years and served in ICUs in both Portland, OR and Seattle, WA.

Ali transitioned to coaching about 10 years ago and has trained and coached in multiple CrossFit gyms while moving around the country with her active-duty military husband. She is a Level 2 CrossFit Coach with additional certifications in gymnastics and weightlifting.  She is also a NSCA Certified Personal Trainer.

Ali grew up playing competitive soccer and was a varsity rower for 4 years at Western Washington University. She also ran a handful of half and full marathons before discovering a passion for CrossFit and its associated disciplines.

Ali and her husband (Matt) have three kids (Austin, Bria, and Emily) who are all age group swimmers at Pikes Peak Athletics. When not at swim practice or meets they try to play in the great outdoors as much as possible.

Samantha “Sammy” Schultz is an assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach and Personal Trainer at Pikes Peak Athletics. Sammy works with all ages and levels in group and individual settings. She specializes in working with clients for overall health and wellness targeting imbalances and developing more body awareness to prevent injury and get stronger. She understands that each person’s fitness journey is unique and will take the time to listen to her clients, understand their goals, and adapt training programs accordingly to enhance overall well-being.

Sammy grew up in Littleton and is a Colorado native. Skiing, swimming, and soccer were her first sports, and she has always been a multisport athlete. She moved to Colorado Springs in 2010 to pursue the sport of modern pentathlon (fencing, swimming, running, shooting, and equestrian). Over her 12 years in the sport, she competed in the Tokyo Olympics along with winning 7 National Championship titles. She served in the US Army and competed as a part of the World Class Athlete Program from 2017 – 2021.

Sammy developed her passion for preventative strength training after hip surgery and many injuries during her athletic career. Alongside personal training she teaches and has certifications in a multitude of specialties that include mat Pilates, strength & conditioning, yoga, running technique, exercise recovery, and sports nutrition. She has over 10 years of experience as an athlete programming her own training leading up to the Olympics and navigating many injuries and setbacks.

She has retired from the sport of pentathlon to teach and train others, but still enjoys swimming, running, cooking, outdoor activities as well as dancing, skiing, or going on adventures with her husband, Karl.

Specialties: Overall health and wellness targeting imbalances and developing more body awareness to prevent injury and get stronger.

OLY, NCCPT, Mat Pilates Certified, Certified Yoga Instructor, UESCA Run Coach,

ISSA Elite Trainer with certifications in Strength & Conditioning, Sports Nutrition, and Exercise Recovery Specialist

Ms. Kiana is a swim lesson instructor at Pikes Peak Athletics. Her favorite part about being a swim instructor is teaching and watching the kids grow and become more confident. Her favorite stroke is butterfly or breaststroke because she swam them in high school. In her free time, Ms. Kiana enjoys helping others, hunting, fishing, hiking, shooting sport, reading, and learning new things.

Mr. Kevin is a swim lesson instructor at Pikes Peak Athletics. His favorite part about being a swim instructor is making the kids smile. His favorite stroke is breaststroke because you get to swim underwater. In his free time, Mr. Kevin enjoys spending time with his children and his dogs.

Ms. Natalia is a swim lesson instructor at Pikes Peak Athletics. Her favorite part about being a swim instructor is being able to encourage kids and help them become the best swimmer they can be while also helping them feel confident. Her favorite stroke is backstroke because it was her favorite to swim when she was younger and now is her favorite to teach to the kiddos. In her free time, Ms. Natalia enjoys spending time with her friends and family.

Ms. Emma is a Base Camp coach, camp lead, and swim lesson instructor here at Pikes Peak Athletics. Her favorite part about being a swim instructor is watching the kids become better swimmers and enjoy swimming. Her favorite stroke is breaststroke because it is peaceful and fun to do. In her free time, Ms. Emma enjoys spending time outside – paddle boarding and skiing.

Ms. Cadence is a swim lesson instructor at Pikes Peak Athletics. Her favorite part about being a swim instructor is being able to see the kids improve and take pride in swimming. Her favorite stroke is breaststroke because when she was little, she thought it looked like a frog! In her free time, Ms. Cadence enjoys swimming on the Pikes Peak Athletics swim team and baking!

Ms. Kate is a Base Camp coach and swim lesson instructor at Pikes Peak Athletics. Her favorite part about being a swim instructor is teaching camps and having fun with the kids! Her favorite stroke is freestyle because it is effective for short distances and long distances. In her free time, Ms. Kate enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and her dog.

Ms. Gabi is a Base Camp coach and swim lesson instructor at Pikes Peak Athletics. Her favorite part about being a swim instructor is meeting new people. Her favorite stroke is freestyle because she is confident in her ability to execute it. In her free time, Ms. Gabi enjoys painting.

Ms. Addy is a swim lesson instructor at Pikes Peak Athletics. Her favorite part about being a swim instructor is connecting and getting to know the kids. Her favorite stroke is freestyle because she thinks it is amazing to watch and teach, while it is also fun learning how to make it efficient. In her free time, Ms. Addy enjoys spending time with her friends.

Coach Macie began working with Pikes Peak Athletics in October of 2019. Originally from Northeast Ohio, she found her way to Colorado Springs through an internship with USA Swimming. Macie has been a swimmer all her life and found her love for the sport at a young age. Throughout her career, Macie competed at numerous national-level meets, including the 2012 and 2016 US Olympic Team Trials. Macie swam for four-years at The Ohio State University and earned her bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion, Nutrition, and Exercise Science. After her athletic career concluded, she remained at Ohio State and completed a Master of Science in Kinesiology, Sport Management.

At Pikes Peak Athletics, Macie is an Assistant Age Group Coach. She enjoys helping young swimmers learn and grow in the sport. Outside of swimming, she loves to go on long walks with her dog and explore Colorado. 

Demetra, or D for short, graduated from Western Colorado University in 2024 with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, emphasizing Psychology. While at Western, she was also an active member of the Swim and Dive team. In May 2025, she will complete her Master’s in Elementary Education with a focus on Teacher Leadership. Currently, she is a kindergarten teacher and absolutely loves her role.

Demetra’s journey with swimming began at the age of 5, and she quickly developed a deep passion for the sport. By the time she was 12, she started coaching and teaching swim lessons, and swimming has remained a central part of her life ever since. As both a coach and an educator, her goal is to inspire young swimmers to build their skills, confidence, and love for the water, all within a supportive and positive environment.

She is excited to continue her journey in both education and swimming, looking forward to the opportunity to work with swimmers of all ages and skill levels.

Coach Kelsey joins Pikes Peak Athletics after moving to Colorado Springs to be the USA Swimming National Team Intern for the spring of 2017. She swam at the University of Tennessee, earning a bachelor’s in Sport Management and MS in Kinesiology – Sport Psychology and Motor Behavior while there. Kelsey fell in love with the sport at a young age in Lexington, Kentucky. Kelsey was named to the 2012-2013 national team, qualified for Olympic Trials in 5 events for in 2012; made finals in the 100 and 200 fly. Her coaching career began in college where she coached for summer league, high school, and US Masters teams. She most enjoys watching swimmers develop at all ages, starting from varying comfort abilities in the water and has been lucky enough to work with some of the world’s best swimming minds throughout her career. Kelsey is exciting to continue growing and learning from Pikes Peak’s program!