Tag: interview
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Conversation with the Crosspointe Head Coaches: Molly Miller, Noah Carpenter, and Mayleigh Davis, featuring the graduating seniors
The Ninjas sat down with the Crosspointe coaches and graduating seniors to learn about the sense of community the swim team has helped establish at the pool and what that means to each of them. We gained insight into what being a Cruiser entails, how the team makes every summer memorable through competition and team […]
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Conversation with the Hunter Mill Head Coaches: Christine Canty and Myles Brown, featuring the graduating seniors
The Hunter Mill Head coaches and graduating seniors joined Swim Ninja after practice to share their experiences growing up at the pool and why they love coaching and swimming for the sharks! Not only did we learn more about them, but we discussed the differences in meet preparation for summer swim compared to club or […]
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Conversation with Langley Head Coaches: Jason Cochrane and Kat Owczarski
The Ninjas sat down with Langley Head Coach Jason Cochrane and longtime Wild Thing Kat Owczarski to learn more about this surging NVSL swim team. In the past 15 years, Langley has moved from Division 12 to the top division in the league, and not by accident! Kat fills us in on how the community […]
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Preseason Conversation with McLean Head Coaches: Riley Pfadenhauer and Liddy McCulla
In undoubtedly our most colorful interview of the preseason, the McLean Head Coaches, Riley Pfadenhauer and Liddy McCulla, with the help of a few of their Marlin friends, truly displayed why they love summer swimming and how to have fun while competing at the highest level of the NVSL. We talked about their development as […]
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Preseason Conversation with Highlands Head Coach: Kelly Rose
Kelly Rose McCullough joined Swim Ninja for a quick conversation after practice to tell us about her life in swimming, what brought her to the DC area, and what she loves about coaching at Highlands! Coming from Iowa, Kelly Rose brings a unique perspective to summer league swimming in the NVSL. Using her broad range […]
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Preseason Conversation with Chesterbrook Head Coach: Katherine Stuver
Chesterbrook Head Coach Katherine Stuver joined with Swim Ninja so we could hear about her interesting swimming and coaching background from growing up in the area. Additionally, she told the Ninjas about what makes coaching at Chesterbrook special, how the team furnishes future Tiger Shark swimmers and coaches, as well as marrying into a big […]
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Preseason Conversation with Overlee Head Coaches: Andrew Koons and Brenna Broadus
The Ninjas were able to grab the Overlee Head Coaches Andrew Koons and Brenna Broadus during practice ahead of their first dual meet of the 2018 NVSL season. Andrew and Brenna discussed their backgrounds swimming and coaching in the NVSL, Potomac Valley, High School, and beyond. Additionally, they gave us some insight into what makes […]
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Preseason Conversation with Sully Station Head Coach: Collin Fiala
The Ninjas sat down with Sully Station Head Coach Collin Fiala to learn about his history growing up at the pool, how that has informed his coaching attitudes, and what to expect from them this season! Collin is in his 16th year in the NVSL after beginning swimming at Sully Station when he was 4 […]
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Preseason Conversation with Poplar Heights Head Coaches: Patrick Morris and Beth Cashin
The Ninjas caught up with the Poplar Heights Head Coach Patrick Morris and Beth Cashin to learn more about their swimming and coaching backgrounds, as well as hear about their team’s upcoming 2018 season. Both Patrick and Beth grew up swimming in the NVSL, and are currently loving the opportunity to coach in the league. […]