SWIM INSTRUCTORS
FRED BROWN
SPECIALTY AQUATICS LEAD
Specialties: Developmental Swimmers, Therapeutic Aquatics, Corrective Aquatics
Education: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse MS
Years’ Experience: 30+ Years Teaching and Managing Aquatic Programs
Certifications: American Red Cross WSI, LGI, FA/CPR/AED Instructor; Arthritis Aquatics Instructor; Hydrotherapeutic Exercise Instructor
Hobbies: Spending time with family, friends, staying active in water sports.
Philosophy: I value bringing enjoyment to others through highly motivating and beneficial exercise/activity programs.
JEN VALLO
SWIM INSTRUCTOR (SPECIALIZING IN ADVANCED-LEVEL SWIMMERS)
Specialties: Competitive Swimmers, Triathletes
Education: Madison Memorial High School, Madison, WI; Miami University, OH – BA English Literature, University of Wisconsin-Madison – Law School.
Years’ Experience: Instructing and coaching since 1988
Certifications: Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructor
Hobbies/Specialties: Open water swimming, reading and visiting my two college-aged kids
SUZY YOUNG
GROUP AND PRIVATE SWIM INSTRUCTOR
Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison – Education BS
Years’ Experience: Five Years Aquatic Experience
Certifications: Orthopedic Technician, Orthopedic Technology: Grossmont College, El Cajon CA
Hobbies/Specialties: I am a sports fanatic. I am passionate about fitness and sports and I remain active in a wide variety of sports. I have twenty plus years coaching gymnastics; coaching all age and ability levels ranging from beginning recreational, to elite level competitive team and high school coaching. I was a volunteer coach in the Sheboygan Youth Football League. I played full contact football for the Portland Shockwave, a team in a women’s professional league in the West. I loved playing defensive end, safety and defensive back positions. I was recruited by the Olympic speed skating coach years ago after being noticed skating at the Pettit National Ice Center
Philosophy: My philosophy as a coach/instructor is possessing a sincere passion for my work. I aspire to be an excellent example as an educator by being consistent, inspirational, maintaining discipline while praising achievements and commending all to instill a sense of self-worth and pride. What motivates me in coaching is recognizing and believing that I am making a positive difference and impact on all athletes’ lives. That is inspirational and empowering for me! “Though she be but little, she is fierce.” Shakespeare