Coaching POD '23
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.
Coach Grammer is from Magnolia, Texas but has lived in Austin for a year. He’s coached youth softball and baseball for more than a decade. Steven loves the Texas outdoors and spending time with friends and family. Steven is excited to coach the Orcas and ignite in all a passion for swimming!
Coach Caleb was born in California but grew up in Austin. His passion for swimming led him to swim across Lake Austin every morning in high school. His hobbies include mountain biking and video games. He is excited to help the Orcas win their next championship!
I’m Maddie, I’ve been a competitive swimmer most of my life and have super fond memories of my time as an Orca swimmer! I swam for Anderson High School and was a member of their first ever state water polo team. I even went on to captain an inner tube water polo team in college (which is as fun and ridiculous as it sounds.) I hope to bring that fun to the pool deck every day as well as my whole lifetime of experience in the water!