2008 Gators Coaches

Jake Di Piazza

The Gators are also pleased to have Jake Di Piazza returning for his fourth season on our team's coaching staff, and have promoted him to share the job of Head Coach with Vanessa. Jake brings great technical skills to our team after two years of experience on the University of Maryland Varsity Swim Team. Be on the lookout for another summer of Jake's early morning Dry Land workouts for teens, and other tips he has picked up from college swimming.

Evan Russell

Our Assistant Coach, Evan Russell, also has college level swimming experience from Towson University. Evan, too, will be taking on new responsibilities with the team by becoming Head Coach for the Mini Gators, in addition to coaching on the big team. Evan has always been a great promoter of team spirit among the Gators, so we're pleased that he will be able to lead our youngest swimmers in enjoying the fun traditions of summer swim team.

All of our coaches have come up through the ranks of our team, having been Gators from their 8&under days through senior year. Also, look for their names on the Team Record Board!