The Fellows is a mentorship program aimed at developing future (off deck) coach-leaders of our sport. The program is centered on the completion of a project done in the year between World Clinics, with the projects designed to advance the swimming body of knowledge. This work is guided/assisted by a mentor.
Applications for the Fellows is typically down in February-mid March. Individuals interested in applying should email Matt Hooper for more information.
2015 ASCA Fellows
Topics (2): Promoting College Teams (Domestic); and Development of WSA (International)
| Justin Andrade Florida Institute of Technology, FL |
Stefan Bill Piedmont Swim Team, CA |
Rae Colley Mount Vernon Presbyterian School, GA |
| Kevin Hennessy Coast Guard Blue Dolphins, VA |
Kelsey Ida Littleton, CO |
Mike Kristufek Mt. Lebanon Aqua Club, PA |
| Doug Lennox Kenyon College, OH |
Ray Miller North White Plains, NY |
Ben Skutnik Counsilman Center Swim Team, IN |
| Rick West West Liberty University, WV |
2014 ASCA Fellows
Topics (4): Club Market Saturation; High School/Club Rule Disparity; Coach/LSC Relations; and NCAA Division III Training
| Kyle Berg Northwestern University, IL |
Shawn Delifus (deceased) |
Ryan Hogan Colorado Springs, CO |
| Mike Hruska MoHo Gators, WI |
Mirko Mirkov Midway Aquatics, IL |
John Nelson York YMCA, PA |
| Mike Ortiz Lehigh Valley Aquatics, NJ |
Nathan Piwowar Knollwood Swim Club, IN |
2013 ASCA Fellows
Topic: A Pathway to Leadership in Swimming
| Stuart Jefferies Kihei Swim Club, HI |
Dana Kirk Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics, CA |
Amy Montgomery Fallbrook Associated Swim Team, CA |
| Jackie Norgren ASCA |
Kim Seaman Stingrays Swimming, GA |
Joey Sementelli Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics, CA |
| Annie Stein De Anza Cupertino Aquatics, CA |
Brian Thomas St. Bonanventure University, NY |
Chris Van Slooten American Energy Swim Club, OK |
2012 ASCA Fellows
Topic: The Development of Professional Sports Leagues
| Joel Elber Southeastern Swim Club, IN |
Jon MacColl University of Sioux Falls, SD |
Mickey Murad North Coast Aquatics, CA |
| Rodrigo Pereira City of Plano Swimmers, TX |
Danielle Strader-Bordi Strader Aquatics, NJ |
Sam Wensman Club Wolverine, MI |
2011 ASCA Fellows
Topic: How to Coach Boys
| Ad’m Dusenbury No Longer Coaching |
Kristyn Evans North Coast Aquatics, CA |
Michael Galindo North Coast Aquatics, CA |
| Casey Hnatiuk Lyons Swim Club, IL |
Craig Harris Lakeside Aquatic Club, TX |
Ross Lannan King of Prussia, PA |
| Matt McDonough Loyola Blakefield Aquatics, MD |
Justin Morin Hillsboro Heat, OR |
Meaghan Murphy Glen Rock, NJ |
| Mike O’Connor Dolphins Swim Team, NY |
Manny Perez Rochester Hills, MI |
Chris Sheppard Commonwealth Swimming |
2010 ASCA Fellows
Topic: Club Voice
| Will Bernhardt University at Buffalo, NY |
Dan Decker Dolphins Swim Club, NY |
Annette DuVall Corpus Christi Aquatics, TX |
| DeAnne Preyer ZAP Swimming, CA |
Kathleen Prindle Performance Aquatics, FL |
Brad Quindt Kingwood High School, TX |
| Darin Schaedel Pocono River Otters Swim Club, NJ |
Alex Silver Livermore Aquacowboys, CA |
Sarah Smith Columbia Swim Club, MO |
2009 ASCA Fellows
Topic: Preserve, Protect and Expand NCAA Swim Programs
| Sara Gildea Savannah, GA |
Derek Howorth Alamo Area Aquatics, TX |
Megan Pittman Miami, FL |
| Liz Weidling The RedLadies, KS |
Doug Wharam Nashville Aquatic Club, TN |
Colin Williamson Active Network, CA |
2008 ASCA Fellows
Topic: Preserve, Protect and Expand NCAA Swim Programs
| Kyle Almoney Millersville University, PA |
Jenny Beissel Rosales Coppell, TX |
Matt Davidson Beverly, MA |
| Betsy Hondorf Atomic City Aquatic Club, TN |
Chris Michelmore Denver, CO |
Erin Murphy San Antonio, TX |
| Jarrod Murphy First Colony Swim Team, TX |
Adam Scott Corpus Christi, TX |
Jennie Shamburger The Woodlands Swim Team, TX |
| Kerry Smith Yale University, CT |
Julio Zarate SwimMAC Carolina, NC |
2007 ASCA Fellows
Topics (4): Retention of Boys, Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds; Within Clubs; and College Programs
| Robin Heller Seastars Aquatics, FL |
Adam Kennedy Swim RVA, VA |
Horst Miehe Howick Pakuranga Swimming Club, New Zealand |
| Dustin Perry (no longer coaching) |
Kevin Rytel Stingray Aquatics, NC |
Ben Sheppard Oakland, CA |
| Joe Zemaitis Swim Neptune, AZ |
2006 ASCA Fellows
| John Affolter Seattle, WA |
Kathy Antoine Watertown, SD |
Jess Book Kenyon College, OH |
| Jennifer Crowther Alexandria Masters, VA |
Fernando Delgado Albergue Olimpico, Puerto Rico |
Erin Flynn No Longer Coaching |
| Dave Hughes San Diego, CA |
Jeff Julian Rose Bowl Aquatics, CA |
Gilbert Kaburu India |
| Brian King Miami, Australia |
Don King* Lake Oswego, OR |
Rob MacLeod Uncle Sam Swim Team, NY |
| Kate Roy Lyndon State College, VT |
Andy Waeger Colgate University, NY |
*Don King was permanently suspended from USA Swimming membership on May 11th, 2009. Due to this, his ASCA membership and certification has been revoked.
NOTE: A class was not selected in 2005.
2004 ASCA Fellows
| Cay Andres New York, NY |
Stu Faux Sharks Swim Team, VA |
Dan Maloney Gansevoort, NY |
| Julie O’Neill US Paralympics, CO |
Heidi Voigt Northern Michigan University, MI |
2003 ASCA Fellows
| Ted Carson City of Plano Swimmers, TX |
John Fedena SwimMAC Carolina, NC |
David Harbach Team Fins, TX |
| Gary Hollywood Capital SC, New Zealand |
Tim Manley Rogue Sharks Swimming, OR |
Jamie Morton Crescent Township, PA |
| Brad Wickard No Longer Coaching |
2002 ASCA Fellows
| Terry Fritch SwimMAC Carolina, NC |
Louis Fruia Laredo, TX |
Mary Anne Gerzanik-Liebowitz Corvallis, OR |
| Ryan Howard Loveland, CO |
Erik Strom Rec-Plex Sharks, MO |
Tyson Wellock Wave Aquatics, WA |
| Lee Willing Canyon Lake High School, TX |
2001 ASCA Fellows
| Michael Brooks York YMCA, PA |
Chris Conlon Gambrills, MD |
Laura Matuzsak Green Mountain Aquatics, VT |
| Gail Meakins Salt Lake City, UT |
Kathleen O’Dell Washington, DC |
Alex Steger Tampa, FL |
2000 ASCA Fellows
| Erik Collins Snow Swimming, VA |
Mark Cresswell Houston, TX |
Sage Hopkins San Jose State University, CA |
| Jonathan Jennings No Longer Coaching |
Bill Roberts US Naval Academy, MD |
