Coach Dave -  M.Ed., CAGS,  USA Swimming Certification,  American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Certification Levels 1 & 2

Coach Dave was a classroom teacher for 36 years and has enjoyed coaching with the Wavemakers for over 20 years. He has been swimming competitively for over 50 years. As a swimmer he continues to compete in Masters swim meets. He is grateful for the opportunity to combine his love of teaching and swimming into coaching.

Coach Whitney has been coaching swim teams and teaching lessons for over 7 years. She started swimming competitively at the age of 6 and has always loved the sport. She became the captain of her high-school swim team in her senior year. Coach Whitney joined the Wavemakers in the summer of 2021. She also teaches group and individual lessons.

Coach Tom started competitive swimming in junior high school in Syosset, NY. His family moved a couple times and he continued to swim high school at both Stranahan High School in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, and then back to New York at Great Neck South High School. During the off season he swam for the Ft Lauderdale Swimming Association at the Hall of Fame Pool, and the Jack Nelson Swim club. Off season in NY he swam for the Flushing YMCA where they won the state championship. Tom continued swimming in college at the University of Connecticut. The majority of his events were distance freestyle; 400, 500, 1000, and 1650, along with backstroke. Tom is a retired pharmacist with over 40 years as a pharmacist.

Coach Val has been coaching with the Wavemakers for several years. Val swam in age-groups, high school and college.  While at Rensselaer Val was a team captain and vice-president of the water polo club.  Summers were spent working as a camp waterfront director.  As his sons grew up Val was a Boy Scout leader and swim-team parent.  After swimming on and off, Val has rejoined US Masters Swimming and competes several times a year.  Val is a retired environmental engineer having worked for AT&T, federal government and consulting. He enjoys helping the kids to swim better and faster while they grow as individuals on a great team. Coach Val maintains the team records and supports the team and parent board in many ways.

Kelsey has been passionate about swimming from a young age, growing up on a competitive swim team where she developed a strong foundation in both stroke technique and teamwork. With years of experience in and around the water, Kelsey now channels that love for the sport into teaching swim lessons to young children.

Known for her patient and encouraging teaching style, Kelsey is dedicated to helping every child feel confident and safe in the water. She believes that swimming is not only a vital life skill but also a powerful way to build confidence, discipline, and joy.

Whether working with first-time swimmers or helping young athletes refine their strokes, Kelsey is committed to creating a fun, supportive environment where kids can thrive and grow a lifelong love of the water.

Coach John swam competitively through high school and began coaching while still in college. He lead his grade school swim team in Queens, NY to become league co-champions. After taking a break from the sport, he returned to swimming when his own children joined the pool.
John began volunteering with the Four Seasons summer rec team in Herndon, Virginia, where he served on the board as Meet Director. After moving to New Hampshire, he became a USA Swimming certified Stroke and Turn official and certified Starter before transitioning into coaching.
Coach John loves being around the pool and on deck, and is excited to share that passion with the Wavemakers. He now has 5 swimmers on the team.