Meet Coach Katie
Confidence Starts in the Water
Swim Coach • Stroke Efficiency • Pool + Open Water
Hi, I’m Katie! I’m a lifelong competitive swimmer with more than 10 years of coaching experience. Helping others build confidence in the water is my greatest passion—whether you want to overcome a fear of open water, accomplish a performance goal, or both.
How I Coach
We’ll begin with your swim story—your background in the water, your goals, fears, preferences, and questions. From there, I’ll build individualized coaching that meets you where you are and helps you move forward with purpose.
Video assessments are one of the most impactful parts of this process. Monthly videos help me design workouts that correct your stroke, build endurance, and break habits that may be holding you back. Efficient swimming creates a stronger stroke, helps prevent injury, and supports the bike and run that come afterward.
My Coaching Philosophy
I believe in working with the water, not against it. Stroke efficiency is the foundation of confident, capable swimming. I use purposeful drills, creative cues, and deep technical experience to help correct muscle memory—even when I’m not standing on the pool deck beside you.
Why Work With Me?
My favorite part of coaching is helping swimmers find their “aha” moment. I’ve coached the new, scared, experienced, stuck, and every swimmer in between. Swimming has a funny way of humbling even the strongest athletes, and I’m here to help you navigate the waters.
Experience + Accomplishments
- US Masters Swimming Certified Coach
- Medal earner with the 2024 USMS Spring National Championship Team, New Albany Masters
- Multi-year CSCAA Open Water Nationals qualifier
- Member of the NCAA Division III women’s first-place open-water team
- Three-year top-eight finisher in the mile at the MIAA Championship
- Four-year collegiate varsity swimmer
- Three-year team award recipient and two-year captain
- 20+ miles of open-water racing—and counting
- 20+ years of competitive swimming experience
- 10+ years of competitive swim coaching experience
Ready to Feel Stronger in the Water?
Let’s Find Your “Aha” Moment.
Get individualized swim coaching designed around your experience, goals, schedule, and the swimmer you want to become.
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