OUR GATOR COACHES:
Merry Rech, Head Coach-ASCA Level 1 certification
This is Merry’s tenth year as our Head Coach. Coach Merry swam from age 4 through high school for her community team and year-round competitive team. During the winter season, Merry is the head coach for James River High School, is a certified lifeguard, lifeguard instructor, and a swim lesson instructor. Merry is passionate about swimming and wants every swimmer to have a fun and competitive experience while learning important skills. Merry is a graduate of Virginia Tech. She also happens to live in our community and be the mom of four Gators!
Julia Springer, Assistant Coach
This will be Julia’s third year as a BG assistant coach but has been part of the BG team for 15 years. She has served as a volunteer coach and was a swimming instructor for BG in the past. Julia has also done volunteer coaching at the Manchester YMCA. Julia has been swimming for many years with BG, Quest and James River Other experiences that Julia brings with her include assistant life guard, snack bar manager and being certified in first aid, CPR, AED, babysitting, and lifeguarding. This season Julia will again be head lifeguard of the BG pool.
Merry Rech, Head Coach-ASCA Level 1 certification
This is Merry’s tenth year as our Head Coach. Coach Merry swam from age 4 through high school for her community team and year-round competitive team. During the winter season, Merry is the head coach for James River High School, is a certified lifeguard, lifeguard instructor, and a swim lesson instructor. Merry is passionate about swimming and wants every swimmer to have a fun and competitive experience while learning important skills. Merry is a graduate of Virginia Tech. She also happens to live in our community and be the mom of four Gators!
Julia Springer, Assistant Coach
This will be Julia’s third year as a BG assistant coach but has been part of the BG team for 15 years. She has served as a volunteer coach and was a swimming instructor for BG in the past. Julia has also done volunteer coaching at the Manchester YMCA. Julia has been swimming for many years with BG, Quest and James River Other experiences that Julia brings with her include assistant life guard, snack bar manager and being certified in first aid, CPR, AED, babysitting, and lifeguarding. This season Julia will again be head lifeguard of the BG pool.