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Our Staff |
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Manoj Abeysinghe Program Director
John Matzen |
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Coach John, a former All-American High
School swimmer, joined the Raider staff in the fall of 2004. John is
coming off a successful Wright State University career where he was a
part Horizon League Champion teams and record-setting relays is a
sprint freestyler. John is also a member of 200 & 400 Free Relay
school & WSU Pool records. John was a transfer from the University of
Northern Iowa (UNI) in his Junior year at UNI, John was the most
improved freshman and won MVP honors as a sophomore. As an age group
swimmer, John broke the YMCA state record in the 50 Back. Coach John's
coaching resume is filled with experience.
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| Coming off two summers as a coach for the Wayne Wahoos Swim Club in Huber Heights (OH), John also coached at the University Texas Swim Camp, the Meadow Dolphins in Orlando (FL), and club swimming for 3 years. John also coached the Chaminade Julienne Falcons H.S. Swim Team in 2004-2005. Just ask any of his swimmers, and they will tell of all kinds of interesting stories and factoids about swimming and life in general that John has introduced to the groups. Coach John graduated from Wright State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education and is teaching in the Dayton area. In addition to his role as the Head Instructor of the Dayton Raiders Swimming Academy, John is the primary coach for the Red, White, and Mini groups, with the Dayton Raiders Swim Team. | |||||
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Kenny Stiles Instructor |
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Coach Kenny joined the Raider staff in the fall of 2006 after completing his high school swimming career with the Vandalia-Butler Aviators High School team. Kenny, who began swimming year-round in 2004, begun “late” by some peoples’ standards. But his dedication, hard work, and determination paid off as Kenny qualified to the Ohio “District” level his senior year and a set a new school record in the 200 Breast. Kenny has continued that improvement into his collegiate years and continues to train with the Raiders while a freshman at Sinclair Community College in Dayton. Kenny plans to transfer to a 4-year swimming program at another college after Sinclair. Kenny has coached at Fair Valley Country Club in 2005 and 2006 and for Dayton Raiders Stroke Clinics in 2006. Kenny assists with the Mini, White, and Red groups. |
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Beth Castilano Instructor |
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Coach Beth joined the Raider staff in the fall of 2006. Beth began club swimming at age 6 with the WTRC Sharks and joined the Dayton Raiders at age 12. Prior to club swimming, Beth swam for her summer team – Black Oak Swim Club where she has been an Assistant Coach in 2004 & 2005 and plans to return in 2006. She has also assisted with many Dayton Raider Stroke clinics. In 2006, she will return as a 3-time Varsity swimmer for Centerville High School. Beth’s successes in the pool include: Meet record holder, Ranked 10th nationally for long course relay team, Ohio Quad Team member, Ohio Zone Team Member, Senior meet finalist, Finished 2nd at GWOC (100 Fly) and two time High School District Meet Qualifier. Favorite events include: 200 free, 100 fly and any relay – anytime, anywhere. Beth assists with the Bronze and Blue groups. |
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Taylor Frederick Instructor |
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Taylor swam for the Dayton Raiders for 10 years. She has helped out in many Dayton Raider stroke clinics. Taylor has also been a part of Greene Valley swim club, where she has set many team records. She has also been an assistant coach at Greene Valley for 3 years. Taylor is a senior at Beavercreek High School and has been on the school's Varsity swim team for three years. She has also been a member of the Ohio Zone Team, Senior Meet finalist, 3 time district qualifier and 2 time state qualifier. |
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