Meet Our Coaches:
I am a former competitive swimmer with experience competing at both the high school and collegiate levels. My passion for the sport has continued beyond my competitive career through coaching and mentoring young athletes. I believe swimming teaches far more than technique and race strategy—it builds confidence, discipline, resilience, and teamwork that athletes carry with them throughout their lives.
Outside of the pool, I am a proud military spouse, dedicated mother, and small business owner. I hope to bring a unique perspective to coaching by balancing leadership, organization, and a genuine passion for helping others succeed. My goal is to create a positive, supportive environment where every swimmer feels encouraged to grow, challenge themselves, and reach their full potential both in and out of the water.
I was a competitive swimmer and diver in highschool, I was also a club swimmer and Diver. In college I decided to focus more on diving because I enjoyed that more. For swimming my main events were anything IM (200/400) and Fly (100/200 and relays). Although I was never a distance swimmer, I would sometimes fill those events. I was and still am proficient in all strokes. As for coaching, when I was in HS my summers were spent working for Aquatics in NYC. There I coached and taught swimming lessons, from tots to more senior swimmers. Because of my competitive background, I was given the opportunity to work more with the kids who already knew 4 competitive strokes and I would focus on technique (breathing, flip-turns, positioning, better starting).
When I went on to college, I still coached in the summers back in NYC and this time I was able to work with my club team doing the same. The last coaching/ teaching job I had was when I worked at a water park in Texas, in the mornings they had swimming lessons again ranging from tots to competitive swimmers. There, I had the opportunity to work again with advanced swimmers and very beginner swimmers. The instructors were shuffled around so that everyone had the opportunity to experience all 4 levels (that's what they divided the swimmers into). Overall, I've had experience working with beginner to more experienced swimmers as well as competitive swimmers.
Hi! I’m Caitlin De Hoyos. I am excited to be coaching the blue and white teams. I have over a decade of experience in swim instruction for kids and adults, life guarding and now as a parent of swimmers. I’m a licensed physical therapist and bring knowledge from a physiological and anatomical perspective as well as years working with young athletes in strength, conditioning, aerobic endeavors and injury prevention. I truly believe in youth sports and the skills/development and life long dedication it teaches and instills into our kids. I’m excited to be working with your kids and helping them develop in the water!
Hi, I’m Alyssa Miceli. I've been a military spouse for the past 18 years and a mother to four children! I also have been a health and fitness instructor over the past decade, which makes me delighted to be one of your DryLand Coaches! With practice and determination you are totally capable of being the best version of yourself! As a team we want to encourage and guide you to apply yourself during any season in your life! Please let me help you see your fullest potential in health and fitness!
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My name is Matt Keller and my background includes swimming at the youth and collegiate level. My three boys swim on the swim team and I'm happy to lend my assistance as a coach and official at our home meets.
Practice focuses on a combination of technique, endurance, starts, and turns. The typical distance of 2000-2500 meters. Morning swim is primarily geared to the older kids but all ages are welcome.
My claim to fame as a swimmer was swimming against Michael Phelps when I was 11 and Michael was 9. I was soundly beaten. Look forward to working with your kids!
Best regards,
Matt Keller
We are hiring! We have volunteer or paid coaching positions available! Please send us your resume & include all swim, teaching, and coaching experience you have had.