Junior Coaches | Youth competitive swim league

Building a stronger, healthier, and more confident community — one stroke at a time.

Coach Dani

Coach Colin

It's no surprise, coming from a family of breaststrokers, that Colin would become one himself. Having spent the entirety of his life around water, Colin learned at a young age what it means to be a team-player, the importance of good sportsmanship, and the need to set goals and strive to achieve them. Also a member of both the Palisades High School Pumas and Planters Walk Waves swim teams, Colin pushes to best himself each and every time he gets into the water. Colin follows his coach's mantra "Chase Times, Not People" - remembering the importance of always striving for your best and focusing on being better today than you were yesterday. And why waste time on only one sport? Colin is an avid skier as well as golfer on the Palisades Golf team.

If you don’t find Dani around a swimming pool, then you’re not looking hard enough. Starting a swim career in 2019, Dani quickly excelled as a competitive swimmer for both Palisades High School Pumas and the Planters Walk Waves. As a high school swimmer, Dani competed on Palisades HS relay teams at the NCHSAA Western 4A Regionals swim meet as a backstroker. Planters Walk Waves coaches soon recognized Dani’s exceptional ability to connect with younger swimmers, leading to an invitation to become a Junior Coach for the past five years. Still not having spent enough time around the water, Dani added lifeguarding to the resume, earning a promotion to a managerial guard position after only one year.

Outside of the pool, Dani excels in music, having mastered eight instruments with no plans to stop anytime soon. A member of Palisades's Orchestra, Concert Band, Marching Band & Wind Ensemble, Dani brings heart, dedication, and the drive for success to another level in the music program. With a bright future ahead as a high school music teacher, college acceptance letters and scholarship offers are already rolling in. No matter the challenge, Dani is always ready to dive in.

As if he isn't busy enough, Colin is a recent Eagle Scout, crediting his Scouting journey for helping to shape the young man he is today. Continuing to be an active member of his Troop, he is "paying it forward", serving as Den Chief and Troop Guide to mentor the younger boys in the Troop and teach them the valuable life skills that he learned. When Colin does find bit of downtime, you'd better look for him in the kitchen. As an amateur chef, Colin has delighted countless friends & family with his delectable entrees, mouthwatering desserts and artistic plating. Not wanting to lose the passion for cooking, Colin is planning a career in finance and economics, with the goal of working on global economics. Already getting a jump start on college as a student at Harper Middle College HS is no surprise, given his drive for success.