COACHES

ASSISTANT COACH, SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Location(s): Sandwich, MA
Mitchell has been swimming competitively since the age of eight. After reaching the state level and being voted “Rookie of the Year” of his high school team, he became captain. Under his leadership, the team broke both the 200-meter and 400-meter free relay records. He now uses swimming as his primary form of exercise and strives to perfect his strokes so he can pass on his knowledge to the next generation.

COACH
Location(s): Sandwich, MA
Scott is a US Masters Swim Level Two Coach and a competitive triathlete with a strong swimming background. He enjoys cycling and regularly competes at Olympic and Half-Ironman distances. In 2024, he achieved All-American status in aqua-bike and recently secured third place overall at the demanding Sea to Summit triathlon, which features biking and running up Mt. Washington. In the fall and winter, he competes in cyclocross racing.

HEAD COACH, SITE DIRECTOR, SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Location(s): Sandwich, MA
With almost 20 years of experience teaching and coaching swim across multiple institutions, Connor excels at finding creative ways to teach essential skills to athletes of all ages and abilities. His own background as a lifelong competitive swimmer informs his coaching, and he has successfully guided multiple athletes to achieve Junior National and NCAA Championship time standards.

As a Site Director for our Sandwich, MA location, Connor manages the operations of the FireFish swim team, continually growing its roster of participants and Championship swimmers, while also assisting with the swim lesson program. He maintains his Angelfish Adaptive Swim certification and holds advanced training certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) in Performance Exercise, Corrective Exercise, and Nutrition Coaching.

COACH
Location(s): Sandwich, MA
Cole brings over 10 years of competitive swimming experience at the high school and college level to the AquaSafe team. While swimming for Keene State University, he qualified for the NCAA Championships all four years and became a five-time All-American. He loves sharing his passion for swimming by helping young athletes improve their skills, build confidence, and have fun in the water.

ASSISTANT COACH, SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Location(s): Sandwich, MA
Stephen began his aquatics career in Connecticut at the age of 13. He is an accomplished competitive swimmer, having won an NE10 conference title in 2018 while swimming for Southern Connecticut State University. Stephen's degree in Sports Management and his past role as a YMCA Aquatics Director make him a valuable asset to the AquaSafe team.

COACH
Location(s): Sandwich, MA

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Location(s): Sandwich, MA

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COACH, OWNER
Location(s): All
Ross, the owner of AquaSafe Programs, began his competitive swimming career in Rhode Island at age five. He achieved multiyear All-State honors in high school before accepting a scholarship to swim for the University of Rhode Island’s Division I team. Ross remains an accomplished New England Masters swimmer, holding records in the 100-yard breaststroke, 50-yard breaststroke, and 50-yard butterfly. His achievements include multiple top-ten swims, such as 2nd place in the 50-yard butterfly (22.94) for the 18-24 age group. He has also held coaching positions at multiple institutions over the years.

Ross acquired AquaSafe Programs in 2023 and has since expanded the business from its original Sandwich, Massachusetts location to six locations across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. While AquaSafe’s motto is “focus on safety, fun and fitness,” Ross’ true passion is teaching people—especially children—the water safety skills that could save their lives.

“I want everyone to learn to swim and be safe in the water, regardless of their circumstances or abilities. No matter your age or body condition—you can always swim,” says Ross.

COACH
Location(s): Sandwich, MA

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COACH
Location(s): Sandwich, MA
Kate leverages her experience as a swim instructor to inform her coaching, bringing enthusiasm and expertise to every practice.

Kate is a lifelong competitive swimmer who competed at the club and high school levels before swimming for Roger Williams University, where she graduated with a degree in Marine Biology that reflects her true passion for water. She leverages her experience as a swim instructor to inform her coaching, bringing enthusiasm and expertise to every practice.

COACH, SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Location(s): Brockton, MA, Providence, RI & Taunton, MA

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