ASCA’s Fellows program 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 fellows@swimmingcoach.org for more information.
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2017 ASCA Fellows
Topics: Generational Affects on Swim Coaching
• Joe Acquaviva – Tufts University, PA
• Graham Bodner – Ridgefield Aquatic Club, CT
• Zac Gebhardt – University of California, San Diego
• Christine Gentry – Lakeside Aquatic Club, TX
• Katherine Holian – Swim GSA, NC
• Caroline McDermott-Ritenour – Columbiana, OH
• Lindsey Phelps – Bloomington Swim Club, IN
2016 ASCA Fellows
Topics: SWOT analysis of American Swimming
• Tim Anderson – South Shore YMCA Strypers, MA
• Sam Davy – Swarthmore College, PA
• Bernardine Dickman – South Shore YMCA Strypers, MA
• Fares Ksebati – Detroit Athletic Club, MI
• Brandt Nigro – NC State, NC
2015 ASCA Fellows
Topics (2): Promoting College Teams, and Development of a World Swimming Association
• Justin Andrade – University of Pittsburgh, PA
• Stefan Bill – Piedmont Swim Team, CA
• Rae Colley – Sandy Springs, GA
• Kevin Hennessy – Wingate University, NC
• Kelsey Ida – Littleton, CO
• Mike Kristufek – Mt. Lebanon Aqua Club, PA
• Doug Lennox – Princeton University, NJ
• Ray Miller Jr. – White Plains, NY
• Ben Skutnik – Counsilman Center Swim Team, IN
• Rick West – West Virginia University
2014 ASCA Fellows
Topics (4): Club Market Saturation, High School/Club Rule Disparity, Coach/LSC Relations, and NCAA Division III Training
• Kyle Berg – Rollins College, FL
• Shawn Delifus – [deceased]
• Ryan Hogan – Houston, TX
• Mike Hruska – Madison Aquatic Club, WI
• Mirko Mirkov – Midway Aquatics, IL
• John Nelson – York YMCA Swimming, PA
• Mike Ortiz – Phillipsburg, NJ
• Nate Piwowar – Granger, IN
2013 ASCA Fellows
Topic: A Pathway to Leadership in Swimming
• Stuart Jefferies – Sandy Springs, GA
• Dana Kirk – Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics, CA
• Amy Montgomery – Fallbrook, CA
• Jackie Norgren – Weston, FL
• Kim Seaman – Bradenton, FL
• Joey Sementelli – Alto Swim Club, CA
• Annie Stein – De Anza Cupertino Aquatics, CA
• Brian Thomas – George Washington University, DC
• 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 – Rutgers University, NJ
• Mickey Murad – North Coast Aquatics, CA
• Rodrigo Pereira – City of Plano Swimmers, TX
• Danielle Strader-Bordi – Merchantville, NJ
• Sam Wensman – University of Michigan, MI
2011 ASCA Fellows
Topic: How to Coach Boys
• Kristyn Evans – North Coast Aquatics, CA
• Michael Galindo – TYR Sports, NY
• Craig Harris – Lakeside Aquatic Club, TX
• Casey Hnatiuk – Lyons Aquatics, IL
• Ross Lannan – Boston, MA
• Matt McDonough – Meadowbrook Aquatic Center, MD
• Justin Morin – Hillsboro Heat Swim Team, OR
• Meaghan Murphy – Bergen Barracudas, NJ
• Mike O’Connor – Tri-Town Aquatic Club, NY
• Manny Perez – Rochester Hills, MI
• Chris Sheppard – Commonwealth Current, MA
2010 ASCA Fellows
Topic: Club Voice
• Will Bernhardt – Wabash College, IN
• Dan Decker – Dolphins Swim Club, NY
• Annette DuVall – Corpus Christi Aquatics, TX
• DeAnne Preyer – Zenith Aquatic Program, CA
• Kathleen Prindle – Performance Aquatics, FL
• Brad Quindt – Kingwood High School, TX
• Darin Schaedel – Gymnasia Fitness Center, PA
• 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 – Macomb, IL
• Liz Weidling – Reds Triathlon Team, KS
• Doug Wharam – Nashville Aquatic Club, TN
• Colin Williamson – Santa Barbara, CA
2008 ASCA Fellows
Topic: Preserve, Protect and Expand NCAA Swim Programs
• Kyle Almoney – Saint Francis University, PA
• Jenny Beissel Rosales – Houston, TX
• Matt Davidson – Beverly, MA
• Betsy Hondorf – Oak Ridge High School, TN
• Chris Michelmore – Denver, CO
• Erin Murphy – San Antonio, TX
• Jarrod Murphy – The Woodlands Swim Team, TX
• Adam Scott – Portland, TX
• Jennie Shamburger – Rice Aquatics, TX
• Kerry Smith – Stony Brook University, NY
• Julio Zarate – Swim Torrance, CA
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
• Kevin Rytel – Charlotte, NC
• Joe Zemaitis – Swim Neptune, AZ
2006 ASCA Fellows
• John Affolter – Seattle, WA
• Kathy Antoine – Watertown, SD
• Jess Book – Kenyon College, OH
• Jennifer Crowther – Potomac Marlins, VA
• Fernando Delgado – GCMST / SAGRADO, PR
• Erin Flynn – Greenwich, CT
• David Hughes – San Diego, CA
• Jeff Julian – Rose Bowl Aquatics, CA
• Gilbert Kaburu – Khartoum, Sudan
• Brian King – Varity Lakes, Australia
• Rob MacLeod – Uncle Sam Swim Team, NY
• Kate Roy – St. Johnsbury, VT
• Andy Waeger – Colgate University, NY
A class was not selected in 2005.
2004 ASCA Fellows
• Cay Andres – New Jersey Race Club
• Julie Dussliere – U.S. Paralympics, CO
• Stu Faux – Sharks Swim Team, VA
• Daniel Maloney – Gansevoort, NY
• Heidi Voigt – Northern Michigan University
2003 ASCA Fellows
• Ted Carson – City of Plano Swimmers, TX
• John Fedena – Asphal Green Unified Aquatics, NY
• David Harbach – Team FINS, TX
• Gary Hollywood – Capital Swim Club, New Zealand
• Tim Manley – Suprise Strom, AZ
• Jamie Morton – Crescent Township, PA
• Brad Wickard – Charlotte, NC
2002 ASCA Fellows
• Terry Fritch – SwimMAC Carolina, NC
• Louis Fruia – Natman Aquatic Services, TX
• Mary Anne Gerzanick-Liebowitz – Flagstaff, AZ
• Ryan Howard – Loveland, CO
• Erik Strom – Rec-Plex Sharks, MO
• Tyson Wellock – Seattle, WA
• Lee Willing – Roosevelt High School, TX
2001 ASCA Fellows
• Michael Brooks – Weymouth Waves Swimming, MA
• Chris Conlon – Gambrills, MD
• Laura Matuszak – Green Mountain Aquatics, VT
• Gail Meakins – Salt Lake City, UT
• Kathleen O’Dell – Lewisburg, PA
• 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 – South Bend, IN
• Bill Roberts – U.S. Naval Academy, MD
