Westover Wild Orcas

Coach Jonny grew up with five brothers and sisters in Pittsburgh, PA. He began coaching at age 15 with specialization in private lessons. Jonny has coached three summer teams and been a coach for two USA clubs including Nitro. He’s ready to carry on the long, Orca tradition of excellence!

COACHING PHILOSOPHY

Coach Jonny has always believed it’s important to not just tell someone what to do, but also teach them why we do it. When you know why you’re doing something, you’re more inclined to do it really well! Understanding the concept motivates you to do your best. This philosophy leads to faster, more permanent progress as students embrace the subject matter.

Hi, my name’s Kenzie Stogner. I’m 18 and I’m a senior at Lasa high school. I started swimming on Orcas when I was 5 years old and I swam year around on Cota from when I was 7 to when I was 14. I swam on the lasa swim team my freshman year and taught swim lessons at the YMCA during my sophomore and junior year. My favorite stroke is butterfly!

Greetings, I'm Dylan England, currently a senior at Anderson High School. Over the past four years, I've been dedicated to our esteemed swim team, achieving the honor of making it to the state championships each year and serving twice as team captain. While my specialty lies in freestyle, my proficiency extends across all strokes. Additionally, I've honed my skills competing for both the Austin Swim Club and Waterloo Swim Club, participating in prestigious events such as Speedo Sectionals and Junior Nationals. This upcoming season marks my second year coaching the Westover Orcas, and I'm brimming with excitement for the potential ahead. Last season was exceptional, highlighted by our triumphant 200 freestyle relay clinching first place at champs and setting a league record. I'm eager to contribute further to our team's success, both in my role as a coach and as a swimmer.

Hi, my name is Hudson Thacker. I am currently a junior at Anderson High School. I have participated in the summer league at Westover for 8 years and have enjoyed every bit of it. My favorite part of the swim team is meeting new people and learning new things.

My name is Rowan Grayum and I am a rising Junior at Anderson High School. I currently swim for the Swim & Dive team at Anderson and i've been swimming for the Westover Wild Orcas since I was six years old. Ive had a great experience with all my coaches on this team and i'm so excited to go into my second year of coaching here! Go Orcas!!

Hi my name is Gus Lott. I’m 15 years old. I go to Anderson High School. I began swimming with the Wild Orcas in 2018. Currently, I swim for Anderson High School and Great Hills Rush. My favorite strokes are Freestyle and Breaststroke.

My name is Grier Tobin, I’m currently a freshman at Anderson High School. I’ve been swimming on the Westover team since I was 6 years old, and I currently swim for RUSH at Great Hills and the Anderson swim team. My favorite event is 100 Breaststroke and I also love swimming in relays.

Hi! I’m Molly Stromberger and I am 15 years old. I am a freshman at LASA High School where I am a part of student council, and am a member of the varsity swim team. Outside of school, I enjoy varsity rowing at Texas Rowing Center and helping others through National Charity League. This is my 11th year being a proud member of the Orca fam and I can’t wait to see everyone and get this season started!