Expert Guidance. Local Heroes.

Our coaches aren't just instructors; they are mentors, former Olympians, and community leaders dedicated to unlocking potential in and out of the water.

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Marcus Thorne

Head Coach

Former Olympic finalist with over 15 years of coaching elite athletes. Marcus brings high-performance strategy to the local Harlem community.

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Elena Rodriguez

Senior Team Coach

Specializing in butterfly and conditioning, Elena's tough-love approach has produced multiple state qualifiers.

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David Chen

Learn to Swim Lead

With boundless patience and a bag of toys, David makes the water a playground for our youngest swimmers (Ages 3-6).

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Sarah Williams

Age Group Coach

Sarah focuses on stroke mechanics and legal turns for the 9-12 age group, bridging the gap between lessons and competition.

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Michael Johnson

Adult Instructor

It's never too late to learn. Michael specializes in helping adults overcome water fear and learn efficient freestyle.

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We are actively looking for certified instructors and lifeguards who are passionate about Harlem.

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Our Standards of Excellence

USA Swimming
Certified Coaches
Red Cross
CPR/AED/First Aid
Safe Sport
Trained & Vetted
Continuous Ed
Quarterly Clinics