My mission as a coach is to
develop your true potential in life. I promise to have an open
door policy and be available to you to talk about your needs and
dreams. My goal is to encourage athletic skills through
individualized instruction, strengthen inner core values and
principles, encourage abilities in leadership, fair play and team
work, and provide a fun, rewarding and memorable experience. After
years of competitive swimming, I as a coach have integral knowledge
about swimming and use a wide variety of technique. We employ
extensive dry land and weight training workouts to not only promote
strength and endurance but to prevent injury. But swimming is not
just working out in the pool, on the deck or in the weight room. We
feel we must build not only a well rounded swimmer but a well
rounded person. As a staff we constantly work with swimmers to
develop individual and team goals, exhibit sportsmanship, and
create a positive environment which encourages growth in life
skills. Swimming is not just something you experience as a
child. What we learn at Frisco Aquatics changes peoples’
lives.
Coach
McDonough’ s swimming experience includes competing in US
Nationals, Canadian Nationals, and British Nationals. Dan
participated in high school swimming and achieved All-American
status in his junior and senior years. Dan swam on a full
scholarship at USC and qualified for NCAA and received All-American
Honorable mention.
His coaching and return to swimming began in 1995. Experience Head
Age Group Coach for the City ofCharleston Swim
Team. In September
1997, Dan became the Head Coach and owner of the Summerville
Marlins Racing Team (SMRT). This program produced
State Champions, nationally ranked Age Group Swimmers, Top 16's,
Senior National Qualifiers, Olympic Trial Qualifiers, and World
Ranked Swimmer. In August of 2003, Coach Dan joined the City of
Charleston Recreational Department as Head Coach to expand his
expertise in swimming and coaching to a tri-county area. March
2009, Dan became the Head Coach of Frisco Aquatics. Dan coaches the
Senior swimmers.
American Swim Coaches Association ASCA Level 5
Coach
6 LSC, High School, and regional Coach of the
year awards
Top 50 All Time World Rank
Swimmer
USA Nationals 18 and Under Top Ten Team
Award
Olympic Trial, National, Junior National, US Open
Qualifiers
A 1985 Auburn
Graduate, Chris Rowe has four years USA Swimming Age Group
Coaching experience and seven years USA Masters Coaching
experience.
Chris swam age group
in Virginia and the last two years of High School Swimming in
San Antonio’s Churchill High School. In 1979, he was UIL
Texas High School Male Swimmer of the Year as well as NJO Champion
in the 400IM, 500Free, and 1650. He was Co-Captain Churchill High
School and Auburn University, a five-time NCAA All-American,
and a US Olympic Trial Finalist in 1980 and
1984.
Chris brings an
enthusiasm to swimming unmatched by any coach. His passion for
swimming motivates every child he coaches. Concentrating on
stroke technique, Chris believes in form before function.
Swimming correctly makes it effortless and more
enjoyable.
Tony Kwee
joined Frisco Aquatics in the fall of 2008. Tony swam
atMissouriStatefor four
years specializing in the fly. He remained on the staff at
MSU for two years as an assistant coach specializing in technique,
sprints, fly and strength and conditioning. Since returning
toTexas
, Tony has coached part-time with several summer league
teams.
Tony has a great enthusiasm for the sport and loves to watch his
swimmers learn new skills to succeed in the pool and in
life.
Matt
Fosheim joined Frisco Aquatics in the fall of 2008. Matt
was the head coach atTempleHigh
SchoolinTemple,TXand also an Age
Group Coach with the Temple Area Swim Club. Matt graduated
from DePauw university in 2007 with a degree in History, and was
All-Conference on the men's swim team specializing in the 400IM.
Matt is fromDallasand swam with
ATAC while atLakeHighlandsHigh
School.
He currently is the
Assistant High School Swim Coach and a World History teacher
for McKinney Boyd High School. He has worked with kids in the
classroom, at summer camps, and in the pool. He is an eagle
scout, loves swimming and loves kids.
Tracy
Methric moved to Frisco Texas in the summer of 2010 from
Michigan. She is a graduate of Michigan State University and
Grand Valley State University and a certified elementary
teacher. As a swimmer, she specialized in the breaststroke
and 500 freestyle. As a coach, she enjoys teaching technique
and helping swimmers reach their goals.
In
Michigan, Tracy coached West Ottawa Swim Club for 11 years.
She was the head coach for the age group program and started the
USA program while there. The team had finishes in the top ten
at the Michigan state meet and produced state champions and zone
swimmers.
