COACHES AND OFFICERS

We are here to support your needs. If your questions are related to workouts, meets, events, goal setting, and other swimming related needs, please contact one of the coaches. For all questions related to administrative, such as dues, safety, or policy issues, please contact one of the Officers.

Coaching Staff

Brent Mitchell

Head Coach

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Graduated in August 1994 from University of Florida with a BS in Exercise Sports Science
Teaching Certification from Collin County Community College in 2003 in Physical Education and Industrial Technology

Swimming Experiences and Achievements

  • 1989-1993 University of Florida Swimmer
  • 11-time All-American swimmer at University of Florida
  • 10-time Southeastern Conference Champion while swimming for University of Florida
  • NCAA Champion in 1991
  • U.S. Open Record Holder in 1990
  • U.S. Open Champion in 1990
  • 4-time Southeastern Conference Team Champion as member of University of Florida Swim Team
  • Member of 1989 Short-Course Senior National Team Champions with Dynamo Swim Team in Atlanta Georgia
  • Swam under 6 Olympic Coaches (David Marsh, Donald Gibb, Skip Foster, Chris Martin, Randy Reese, Alex Braunfeld)
  • Finished swimming career in the top 50 all time swims in the 100 and 200 Breaststroke.
  • Held three University of Florida records and is currently still Top 5 in the 100 and 200 Breaststroke all time.
  • He had qualified for three Olympic trials in 1988, 92, and 96.
  • Highest finish at summer Senior Nationals 3rd in the 200 Breastroke; 4th in the 100 Breaststroke

Coaching Experience

  • Fall 1994 - Volunteer Assistant Coach for Gator Swim Club in Gainesville, Florida
  • Summer 1994 - Head Coach of Gator Swim Club
  • Early 1997 - Senior Head Coach for Swim Atlanta - Collins Hill
  • Early 1998 - Head Coach - ATAC-McKinney
  • Early 1998 - Head Coach - Metroplex Aquatics
  • Mid 2001 - CEO Metroplex Aquatics

Dave Gass

Head Age Group Coach

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Education

BA in History, Delta State University
 

Coaching Experience

- 1995 Coach Lily Flagg Swimming
- 2000 Graduate Assistant Delta State University
- 2002 Age Group Coach Cedar Park Swimming
- 2004 Age Group Coach Capital of Texas Aquatics
- 2006 Age Group Coach Nitro Swimming 
- 2008 Head Age Group Coach Nitro Swimming
- 2009 - Head Age Group  Coach Metroplex Aquatics

Swimming Experiences and Achievements

 

-1987-1995 Space City Swimming (Huntsville, Alabama)
-1992-1995 Grissom High School: All State 4 years, team captain
-1995-1999 Delta State University, team captain

Patrick Kennedy

Ast. Senior Coach / Developmental Coach

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Education

Bach at University of Arkansas

Coaching Experience

1990-1993  Assistant Coach, Plano YMCA
1994         Assistant Coach, Razorback Aquatic Club, Fayettevile, Arkansas
2007-2008 Age Group Assistant Coach, City of Plano Swimmers
2008-2009 Senior/Age Group Assistant Coach, City of Plano Swimmers
2009-        Senior Assistant Coach, Metroplex Aquatics

Swimming Experiences and Achievements

1982-1990  City of Plano Swimmers
1990-1994  University of Arkansas
1992          Most Improved Male Swimmer, University of Arkansas
2008          4th, 100 breast, 5th, 50 breast, U.S. Masters National Championships
2009          5th, 100 breast, U.S. Masters National Championships

Jamie Stults

Age Group Assistant / Senior Assistant

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Education

Centenary college of Louisiana 2006-2007
Collin County Community College
 

Coaching Experience

Metro 2008 - Present

Swimming Experiences and Achievements

City Of Richardson Swim Team 1998-2005
Allen High School 2003-2006
Metroplex Aquatics 2005-2008
Centenary College swimmer 2006-2007
Jr. Nationals qualifier
U.S. Open Qualifier
Sc Sr. Nationals Quilifier

Justin Kelley

Age Group Ast / Dev Coach / Video Ast

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Education

Associates Degree in Computer and Electronic Engineering Technology
 

Coaching Experience

Assistant coach of C.O.A.S.T 2004
WSI Instructor since 2005
Lifetime Fitness Swim Team Coach 2007 - 2008
Metroplex Aquatics 2008 -
 

Swimming Experiences and Achievements

COAST 1993 to 2001
Allen High school 2001 to 2004
Metroplex Aquactics 2003
All- State Swimmer 2004
State Qualifier 2004

Hyung sun Kim

Elite Head Coach

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Education
BA in Sports Science, Seoul National University, South Korea.
Teaching Certification from Seoul National University in Physical Education.
 
Coaching Experience
1989 - 1995            Seoul National University Swim Team and Tennis Team
1992 - 1994            Military Service.
2002                      Co Head Coach, Dallas Elite Aquatics
2004 - Present         Head Coach, Metroplex Aquatics in Richardson

Board of Directors

Ginger Brennecke

President of Metroplex Aquatics

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Diana Stambaugh

Vice President

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Karen Wagner

Treasurer

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Krista Gibson

Secretary

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Diana Stambaugh

Service Hours

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Kimberly Miller

Social Events

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Dawn Blue

Social Events

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Diana Stambaugh

File Folders

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Lainey Strohm

Meet Ribbons

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Kimberly Miller

Spirit Merchandise

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Taunya Long

Swimmer of the Month

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Mary Frashier

Bulletin Board

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Dawn Fannin

Awards Banquet

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Kathy Williams

Hurricane Harbor

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Jane Maxvill

Safety Coorinator

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Alastair Westgarth

Newcomer Orientation

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Holly Vinezeano

Hotel Coordinator

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Jay Takata

President of Athens Team

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Stephanie Gurley

Athens Advertising

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