Coaches

• Seton Coach from 2000 to Present.  Head Coach since 2002.
• Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA) Coach of the Year – 2018, 2019.
• Potomac News and Messenger All-County Coach of the Year (’06-’07 and ’09-‘10).
• Conference Coach of the Year sixteen (16) times since 2002.
• James H. Robertson Excellence in Coaching award from the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA) – 2012
• VISAA Executive Committee Secretary from 2005 to 2019.
• Host or Co-Host of the VISAA State Championship meet seven (7) times.
• Swam competitively at the high school level and at the age-group level for two AAU teams (precursor to USA Swimming) in Northern Virginia.
• Former competitor in numerous endurance events including the Lake Placid Ironman Triathlon and the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim (4.4 miles).
• Jim and Colleen have had eleven (11) children graduate from Seton, nine (9) of whom served as Captain of the Seton Swim Team, two (2) of whom were All-State swimmers, and one (1) of whom was a High School All-America.
• They have their last child (their 12th) currently on the swim and the dive team.
• Coach Koehr and his wife Colleen have 16 grandchildren who are not at Seton quite yet.  A 17th is on the way.

• • Seton Diving Coach from 2020 to the present
  • 2023 VISAA State Diving Coach of the Year
  • Coached four (4) of the top 16 State Finalists in 2024, including the State Champion
  • Dove at George Mason University 2000-2004
  • Finalist in 1M and 3M springboard in all four GMU Conference Championships
  • Tennessee State High School Champion and Tennessee State Diver of the Year, 1999
  • Put herself through law school by coaching diving.  Currently practices employment law.
  • Has experience coaching all levels of diving from beginners through Junior National champions
  • Lives in Nokesville with her husband Nik and two young children

• Seton Coach from 2020 to Present
• Graduated from the University of Florida in December 2019 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 4-time SEC Champion at the University of Florida 2015-2019
• Olympic Trials and NCAA Championship Qualifier (200 IM, 400 IM, 100 BR, 200 BR)
• Finalist at US National Championships & US Open 2013-2020 (200 IM, 400 IM, 100 BR, 200 BR)

Why Ross Coaches

“I love the sport of swimming, and I am excited to be part of a group that is committed to compete in the Seton way of G-E-M-S. I swam competitively for almost 20 years, encompassing all levels, and I want to help young athletes advance in the sport to achieve their goals.”

• Seton Coach since 2019
• Competed in Rugby in high school and baseball in college
• Enjoys fishing, playing golf, weight lifting, and staying fit to keep ahead of his children.
• John and Leah have 5 children including one (1) graduation and two (2) currently attending Seton and on the team.

Why John Coaches:

“I coach because of the positive influence Seton Swim has had on my own children. There are not many schools where the parents run the show and without parents stepping up there would be no Seton Swim Team.”

• Seton Coach since 2021
• Oldest two children compete on the team with one more planning to come to Seton
• Wife Madeleine teaches math at Seton
• Enjoys Running and Kayaking
• Works as a Senior Director of Statistical Programs at the US Postal Service

Why Joe Coaches:

“It’s great to be involved with such a great swimming program.  I am honored to be working with Coach Koehr and the other coaches on this team.”

• Seton Coach since 2022
• US Marine Colonel with multiple global deployments throughout a career that started in 2000.  His career has included Command at all levels in both the United States and in Combat.
• Grew up in Cleveland, OH playing offensive line for a multi-time Division 1A and National Champion and then at the United States Naval Academy.
• Matthew and Krista’s 6 children attend St. John Paul the Great, Seton, and Renaissance Montessori School.  They currently have two (2) daughters on the team with the rest to follow.

Why Matt Coaches:

“I enjoy learning from and being part of a program of excellence that fosters multi-dimensional development among its players and coaches.”

• Seton Coach since 2021
• US Marine Officer serving as an infantryman with a deployment to Iraq, two deployments to Afghanistan, and a deployment with the Marine Expeditionary Unit.
• Grew up in Orange County, NY swimming year-around with the American Red Cross and playing baseball in high school.
• Eagle Scout
• Patrick and Eileen have 5 kids, two (2) of whom are at Seton and one (1) of whom is on the team.

Why Patrick Coaches:

“I am excited to coach to spend the time with my children as well as to witness our younger generation work hard and push themselves to achieve greatness.”

• A driving force at Seton and for the Seton Swim team since 2015
• Lane coach 2015-16, 2018-22
• Swam and played volleyball during high school, loves ultimate frisbee as a Mom
• Air Force Veteran
• Currently studying for a law degree
• Three (3) kids graduated from Seton, all three (3) of which served as Seton Team Captains

Why Kimberly Coaches:

“It’s great to encourage students and athletes to do more than they think they can do.”

• Coach at Seton since 2021
• Participated in every sport available in rural Missouri EXCEPT swimming
• Played Division II soccer at University of Dallas
• Coached CYO volleyball
• Business owner turned homeschool mom and American Heritage Girls Leader who loves to roll up her sleeves and help.
• Mike and Anne have two (2) of their four (4) kids at Seton and on the team.

Why Anne Coaches:

“Swimming is a sport the whole family can enjoy. There is no other sport that allows all the kids in the family to participate at the same time. Summer swim at Sudley Club has opened my eyes to the beauty of the sport: it’s a life-long activity; it’s individual and team based; it builds confidence and skill. I’m grateful for the chance to learn even more and to help the Seton swim community.”

• A daughter on the Seton Swim Team
• Coach at Seton since 2020
• Physical Therapist

Why Sandy Coaches:

“I started coaching for Seton Swim in 2020, during the COVID pandemic. I remember taking temperatures every morning as the kids arrived. It was remarkable to see the effort Coach Jim put in to ensure that Seton had a swim team and, even more impressively, swim meets that year. I have learned a lot about swimming technique, but I’ve also come to appreciate the wonderful group of kids and adult volunteers at Seton. Many adults who no longer have children at Seton continue to lend their support, which is a beautiful testament to God’s love and providence. I look forward to another great year with Seton Swim.”

• Joined the team as 7th grader in 2020
• Swimmer since age 7
• Group 5 Coach at Seton since 2023

Why Mary Claire Coaches:

“I wanted to coach because I want to help other athletes become better swimmers – and better people too.”

• An early leader of Seton Swimming in the 1990s and early 2000s.  Known as the “Godmother of Seton Swimming”
• Mother of three (3) Seton Swimmers and Grandmother to a current swimmer and a current diver
• Earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education with a concentration in adaptive P.E. from Western Michigan University in 1974.
• Complete graduate work in Special Education at Wayne State University
• In 1982, Joanne turned her attention to her growing family while teaching swim lessons
• Swim lessons turned into swim teams at Alamogordo, NM.
• Started as Assistant Coach for Diving in 2023 using her background in developmental movement to help the younger divers develop.

Why Joanne Coaches:

“Diving is so much fun!”

• Coach for Group 5 Swimmers since 2024
• Summer league coach since 2023
• Current Seton Team member and Captain
• Joined the Seton team in 7th grade
• Started the sport of swimming in 2013

Why Elodie Coaches:

“I coach because Seton Swimming has helped me and my peers become better people in more ways than just as swimming. To be able to help the next generation of Seton swimmers would be a blessing.”

• Coach for Group 5 Swimmers since 2023
• Current Seton Team member and Captain
• Joined the Seton team in 7th grade
• Started the sport of swimming in 2013
• Word of Advice: Don’t be a slacker

Why Michael Coaches:

“I want to be a good influence on the kids so that they can be the best swimmers and people possible.”