Coaches & Officers
Dedicated to developing swimmers with expert instruction and a passion for the sport.
We are here to support you!
- Questions about workouts, meets, events, goal setting, other swimming needs: Contact one of the coaches.
- Questions about administration, such as dues, safety, policy issues: Contact one of the officers.
- Questions about registration: Contact our registration coordinator (listed second)
- Coaches from Allen/Lovejoy, McKinney, Richardson/Elite, and Denison are listed below.
- To view the coaches at Tyler, Longview, or Fort Worth, please see their websites (links are on the home page).
- If you do not see your swimmer's coach listed, contact their site coordinator.
Coaching Staff
Brent Mitchell coaches the Senior Elite program at Allen/Lovejoy and is the Head Coach and CEO of Metroplex Aquatics.
Education
- August 1994 BS earned from University of Florida in Exercise Sports Science
- 2003 Teaching Certification from Collin County Community College in Physical Education and Industrial Technology
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
- 2015-16 JR National Team Coach
- 2017-18 JR National Team Coach
- 2017-18 National Team Coach
- 2018-19 JR National Team Coach
- 2019-20 JR National Team Coach
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.
- Highest finish at summer Senior Nationals 3rd in the 200 Breaststroke; 4th in the 100 Breaststroke
- Held three University of Florida records and is currently still Top 5 in the 100 and 200 Breaststroke all time
- Qualified for three Olympic trials in 1988, 92, and 96
Sarah Mitchell is the team manager and equipment and gear coordinator
Education
- BS in Nutrition and Food Science
- Registered Dietition
- Certified Yogafit
Coaching Experience
- Collegiate, Olympic Qualifier, and Elite Athletes
- Metroplex Aquatics
- Lifeguard and trainer
Swimming Experiences and Achievements
- Texas State Champion
- Texas Age group champion and record holder
- 2 time Olympic Trial Qualifier
- Olympic Festival Medalist
- Member of National Junior and National Team
- All American for Auburn University Swim and Dive Team
Coach Kim is the Head Coach and Site Coordinator of Metroplex Aquatics in Richardson
Education
- BA in Sports Science, Seoul National University, South Korea
- Teaching Certification from Seoul National University in Physical Education
Coaching Experience
- 2023 - 2024 National Jr. Team Coach
- 2023 National Jr. International Team Coach
- 2023 World Jr. Championships Coach
- 2022 - 2023 National Jr. Team Coach
- 2022 Jr. Pan Pacific Team Coach
- 2022 National Jr. International Swim Team Coach
- 2021 National Junior Team World Cup Swimming Coach
- 2021 - 2022 National Jr. Team Coach
- 2004 - Present Head Coach, Metroplex Aquatics in Richardson
- 2002 - Co-Head Coach, Dallas Elite Aquatics
- 1989 - 1995 Seoul National University Swim Team and Tennis Team
Dori Smith is the Head Coach and site coordinator of Metroplex Aquatics in Denison
Coaching Experience
- ASCA Level 4 Swim Coach
- ASCA Certified Summer League Coach
- NFHS Level 2 Certified Interscholastic Coach
- US Masters Swimming Level 3 Swim Coach
- 2011-2013 Head Coach Texoma Aquatics USA Team
- 2011-Present Head Coach Denison Dolphins TAAF Team
- 2014-Present Head Coach Texoma Aquatics Masters Swim Team
- 2014-Present Head Coach Metroplex Aquatics Denison
Meaghan Fleck is the site coordinator and coaches age group swimmers at the Allen location
Education
- Collin College
- University of Texas at Dallas
Coaching Experience
- Fall 2016 - present Metroplex Aquatics
- Summer 2017 COAST
- Summer 2023 & Summer 2024 Head Coach for COAST
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2013 - 2016 Allen High School
- 2008 - 2016 Metroplex Aquatics
Caroline is the site coordinator at Lovejoy
Education
- JJ Pearce High School
- Texas A&M University, BS Interdisciplinary Studies - Education, 2011
- Texas Christian University, Master of Liberal Arts, 2015
Coaching Experience
- 2012 Age Group Coach, Metroplex Aquatics - Allen
- 2012 - 2013 Head Coach, Metro Swim Athens & Athen High School
- 2013 - 2015 Graducate Assistant Coach, TCU
- 2015 - 2018 Assistant Coach, University of Miami
- 2018 - 2021 Assistant Coach, Louisiana State University
- 2020 - 2021 Assistant Senior Coach, Tiger Aquatics
- 2021 - 2024 Assistant Head Coach, Texas A&M University
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2007 Metroplex Aquatics
- Achieved Olympic Trials cut, summer 2008
- 2007 Texas High School State Champion, 100 Breaststroke
- 8x State Finalist in 100 Breast and 200 IM events
- 4 year Letterman, Texas A&M University
- Member of Big 12 Championship Team 2008, 2010
- CSCAA Scholar All-American
Jamie Stults is the site coordinator at the McKinney location
Education
- 2006 - 2007 Centenary College of Louisiana
- Collin County Community College
Coaching Experience
- 2008 - Present Metroplex Aquatics
Swimming Experiences and Achievements
- SC Sr. Nationals Qualifier
- U.S. Open Qualifier
- Jr. Nationals Qualifier
- 2006 - 2007 Centenary College swimmer
- 2005 - 2008 Metroplex Aquatics
- 2003 - 2006 Allen High School
- 1998 - 2005 City Of Richardson Swim Team
Matthew Bolinger (Coach Jay) coaches age group swimmers at the Allen location
Education
- 2018 - 2022 University of Texas at Dallas
- 2016 - 2019 Collin College
- 2014 - 2017 University of Utah
Coaching Experience
- 2018 - present Metroplex Aquatics
- 2022 - present Lovejoy High School
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- Sr National level cut
- NCAA Division-1 B cut
- 2014 - 2016 University of Utah
- 2006 - 2014 Metroplex Aquatics
Sierra Ramos coaches senior and age group swimmers at the Lovejoy location
Education
- Texas A&M University - BS Psychology
- Allen High School
Coaching Experience
- 2017 - Present Metroplex Aquatics
- Summer 2017 - 2018 COAST - Head Coach 2018
- 2017 - Present Metroplex Aquatics Swim Lessons
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2012 - 2016 Allen High School
Jeff Sagehorn coaches senior swimmers at the Lovejoy location
Education
- BA in Anthropology from The University of North Texas
- McKinney High School Class of 2001
Coaching Experience
- 2021 - present Lovejoy High School Head Coach
- 2018 - 2021 McKinney Boyd High School Head Coach
- Metroplex Aquatics age group and senior coach
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- McKinney High School swimmer under Coach Sam Serio Sr.
- 2000, 2001 State Qualifier, Sliver Medal in 200 free and 400 free relay
- Metroplex Aquatics swimmer
- Junior Nationals qualifier in 50 free, 500 free and 100 butterfly
- 2001 - 2002 Auburn University swimmer
James coaches the Senior Elite program at Lovejoy
Education
- BS in Mathematics and Education at Missouri State University
Coaching Experience
- 2015 - 2017 Texas Ford Aquatics Swim Lessons
- 2017 - 2019 Metroplex Aquatics Swim Lessons
- May 2020 - Present Metroplex Aquatics
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2015 - 2019 Lovejoy High School Swim Team
- 4 year letterman
- Captain 2016-2019
- 6 time District Champion
- 2 time Regional Champion
- 2015 - 2017 Texas Ford Aquatics
- 2017 - 2019 Metroplex Aquatics
- Junior National Qualifier
- 2019 - 2023 Missouri State Swimmer
- Team Conference Champion
Nina coaches Blue at Lovejoy
Education
- Collin College
- Lovejoy High School
Coaching Experience
- 2024 - Present Metroplex Aquatics
- 2022 - 2024 Metroplex Aquatics Swim Lessons
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2020 - 2022 Lovejoy High School
Reagan coaches AG3 and Blue at McKinney
Coaching Experience
- 2024 - Present Metroplex Aquatics
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2021 - Present Metroplex Aquatics
- 2020 - 2021 Swim MAC NC
- 2018 - 2020 Rocky Mountain Rapids
Mia coaches AG4 Late and Orange at McKinney
Coaching Experience
- 2024 - Present Metroplex Aquatics
Swimming Experience and Achievements
- 2022 - Present McKinney High School, Team Captain 2024
- 2024 - Present Metroplex Aquatics
- 2019 - 2020 El Dorado Sharks
- 2018 - 2024 Texas Ford Aquatics