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We take pride in having a knowledgeable,
professionally trained coaching staff that strives to develop a
positive environment where kids are set up to succeed in and
out of the water. Our coaches not only build strong
swimmers, but also respectful, responsible, caring, and honest
individuals. Get to know a little about them below: |
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DAVE HEDDEN
Head Coach |
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DAN CEMPEL
Head Age Group Coach |
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Biography:
Dave has been with the JETS since 1993. He began swimming for
the JETS in the summer of 1993 and has been coaching since the
fall of 1999. He is ASCA Level Two certified and Level
Five educated. Dave graduated from Lewis University in
December 2004 with a Major in Mathematics and Minor in Secondary
Education. Dave assumed the role of Interim Head Coach
through the 2005-2006 season and took on the permanent role
of Head Coach in the fall of 2006.Contact Information:
E-mail: dhedden@jolietymca.org
Office Phone: 815-726-3939 x412
Cell Phone: 815-603-1114
Business Fax: 815-726-3968
Mailing Address:
Smith Family YMCA
1350 S. Briggs Street
Joliet, IL 60433
You may also drop a note in Coach Dave's mail file. |
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Biography:
Dan has been a beloved coach with the JETS since 1996, where
his passion and dedication to the team has been unparalleled. Dan has
had a huge impact on the team's philosophy and direction over
the past decade, always showing that his heart is with the kids.
If you ask any swimmer on the team, they will tell you his
favorite food is jelly donuts and his favorite quote is "That's
a personal problem." Dan is ASCA
Level Two certified and Level Three educated and primarily
coaches the Red and Blue groups.
Contact Information:
E-mail: JetsCoach2@aol.com
Phone: 815-726-3939 (leave a message)
You may also drop a note in Coach Dan's mail file. |
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VICTORIA TORRES
Assistant Coach |
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ERIC "EAP" PAVLACKA
Assistant Coach |
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Biography:
Will be added soon.
Contact Information:
E-mail: chzsml@hotmail.com
Phone: 815-726-3939 (leave a message)
You may also drop a note in Coach Victoria's mail file. |
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Biography:
Will be added soon.
Contact Information:
E-mail:
Phone: 815-726-3939 (leave a message)
You may also drop a note in Coach EAP's mail file. |