| Executive Director |
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Marilyn
Wriede
Executive Director of Charles River Aquatics. She
oversees the entire program: swim lessons, swim camp and
the swim team. Marilyn can be reached at 617-777-3556. |
| Aquatics
Consultant |
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Stephanie
Morawski
In her 13th year as Head Coach of Harvard Women's Swimming. The 2008-2009 Harvard team won both the Ivy League Championships and ECAC Championships in the same weekend. Individual awards included 2 NCAA qualifiers, 12 school records, a 25th place ranking in the country and six NCAA Academic All-Americans.
A Harvard graduate, Stephanie earned All-American
honors and qualified for Olympic Trials in 1988 and 1992
in the 200 breaststroke. Stephanie will keep Charles River
Aquatics up to date on the latest teaching methods and
work closely with the Aquatics Director and Head Coach. |
| Head
Coach - CRA Dragons |
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Chris Sheppard
Email: chris@charlesriveraquatics.com
Primary Responsibilities: Head Coach, Head Coach Junior and National Teams
Swimming Background: Chris was taught to swim when he was three years old. He ranked nationally in the 200 meter backstroke during high school and was a US National qualifier. He coached Liquid Assets New England, a masters team, before joining CRA in 2005 as the Aquatics Director. In 2006, Chris was named Head Coach of the Charles River Aquatics Dragons.
Education Background: Chris attended the University of Arkansas Little Rock. |
| Aquatics
Director |
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Tom
Wallace
Email: tom@charlesriveraquatics.com
Primary Responibilities: Aquatics Director, responsible for overseeing Swim Lessons and Swim Camp
Swimming Background: Tom Wallace started swimming competitively at the age of three in CA. In 1976 he competed at the Olympic Trials in the 1500 meter freestyle. Because of his love of the sport, Tom is actively competing for Cambridge Masters Swim Club.
Education Background/Work Experience: Tom graduated from Humboldt State University in CA with a BS in Resource Planning and a BA in Journalism. After graduating, he became an officer in the US Air Force. When Tom retired, he was named the Aquatics Coordinator of the Lohse Family YMCA in Tucson, AZ. In 2006 Tom moved to MA and became the Aquatics Director at Waltham YMCA, before joining CRA as Aquatics Director. |
| Senior Assistant
Aquatics Director |
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Jamie MacDougall
Email: jamie@charlesriveraquatics.com
Primary Responsibilities: Promoted to Senior Assistan Aquatics Director in 2010.
Swimming Background: Jamie honed his swimming skills at Bryant University where he was named captain of his swim team in his senior year. His best stroke was butterfly, which he learned in college.
Education Background: Jamie graduated from Bryant University in RI with a major in Communications and a minor in Psychology. He was a substitute teacher for Waltham Public Schools before joining CRA. |
| Senior Assistant
Aquatics Director |
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Rachel Hamilton
Email: rachel@charlesriveraquatics.com
Primary Responsibilities: Promoted to Senior Assistan Aquatics Director in 2010.
Swimming Background: Rachel was a competitive swimmer both in grammar school and high school.
Education Background/Work Experience: After graduating from the American International School in Vienna, Austria, Rachel enrolled at the University of Maryland. When she moved to MA, she taught swim lessons at local YMCA’s and coached a swim team. In September ’08 Rachel joined CRA as an instructor. In January ’09, she added a new title, Camp Activity Coordinator. Because of her enthusiasm, organizational skills, and her dedication to CRA, Rachel was named Assistant Aquatics Director during the 2009 camp season. |
| Assistant Aquatics Director |
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Jennifer Flaherty
Email: jennifer@CharlesRiverAquatics.com
Primary Responsibility: Assistant Aquatics Director
Swimming Background: Jenn learned to swim at the age of seven in Maine and has been competitively swimming ever since. She recently swam for Miami University (Ohio) focusing on distance freestyle and breaststroke. While swimming at Miami she was named All Conference and team captain her senior year.
Education Background: Jenn graduated from Miami University (Ohio) with a degree in Health and Sport Studies in 2009. She is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Sport Leadership from Northeastern University. |
| Assistant Aquatics Director |
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Haley Ruh
Email: haleyr@CharlesRiverAquatics.com
Primary Responsibility: Assistant Aquatics Director.
Swimming Background: Haley learned to swim at the age of three and joined a synchronized swim team at the age of ten. She competed nationally and internationally for ten years before moving into a coaching position. Haley also competed all four years on her high school swim team.
Education Background: Haley graduated in 2010 from Boston University with BS degree in High School English Education. She has worked for Charles River Aquatics as an instructor since 2007. Haley was named Assistant Aquatics Director for CRA in September 2010. |
| Assistant Aquatics Director and Explorer Team Coach |
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David Valbuena
Email: david@charlesriveraquatics.com
Primary Responsibility: Head Coach Explorer Team
Swimming Background: David learned to swim at the age of five in Columbia, South America. In 1998, David won the Columbia National Championship in the 50 Meter Breaststroke. When he was eight years old, David’s family moved to Albany, Georgia, where he continued his swimming career. He received All-American Honors at the 2007 NCAA Nationals.
Education Background: David graduated from Darton College in Albany, Georgia with a degree in finance. He is pursuing a Masters Degree in Sports Leadership from Northeastern University. |
| Challenger Team Coach |
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Andrew Rogers
Email: andrew@charlesriveraquatics.com
Primary Responsibility: Head Coach Challenger Team
Swimming Background: Andrew swam for the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth from 1996-2000 and was named captain of his swim team in his senior year. He was the Collegiate Assistant Swim Coach at UMASS before joining the coaching staff of Shawmut Aquatic Club in 2002.
Education Background: In 2002 Andrew graduated from UMASS with a degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering. He is currently a teacher in the Natick Public School District and is pursuing a Master’s Degree at Cambridge College. |
| Voyager Team Coach |
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Ellen Caruso
Email: ellen@charlesriveraquatics.com
Primary Responsibility: Head Coach Voyager Team
Swimming Background: Ellen has been swimming competitively since the age of 5. She was a member of the Niagara University Swim Team from 2001-2005 and specialized in the distance events. In 2005 Ellen joined the staff of CRA as an instructor. She moved into the position of Assistant Aquatics Director and Coach of the Blue/Purple Team in 2007. Ellen is now responsible for the Bronze Team.
Education Background: Ellen received a BA Degree in Elementary Education from Niagara University in 2005, and her Masters Degree in Education from Lesley College in 2006. She is currently teaching at the Home for Little Wanderers in Boston. |
