Hello Shallowford Sea Lions! My name is Ksy Cates and I will be working with you all this summer! I am so excited to get to know everyone, develop relationships with you and your families as well as have a lot of fun! A little bit about myself. This is my 16th year working as a swim coach and swim lesson instructor. Many of you may know me from the TYDE year round swim team. I have been an assistant coach with the Yadkin Stingrays for the last three years and loved every second of it! In my early 20's I even spent some time in Florida as a swim instructor. I am a very engaging coach.It isn't uncommon to see me on the pool deck trying to demonstrate a skill. There is never a practice where I go home in dry clothes! I love to give all of my swimmers feedback, get in the water with the kids so that I can demonstrate and help them understand certain skills that may be more difficult just hearing about them. I also like to use video as a tool to show kids what they look like during a particular skill. For example, I may tell a swimmer that during flip turns, they cross their ankles. Oftentimes,their reply will be, "No I don't!" Being able to show them the video footage helps them realize what they are really doing in the water versus what they think they are doing in the water. While I believe that technique, form and endurance are all important skills, it's also important to have fun! I love to incorporate fun relays and games into practices and give swimmers their own choices for certain sets. In addition to being a swim coach, I am a full time teacher assistant at Booneville Elementary. I work with several EC classrooms. I am a single mom to an 8 year old son, Masyn. Recently, we have become a rescue family to a huge pyrenees/mastiff mix that we named Bynson. We are hopeful that our apartment complex will allow us to keep him, making him a permanent part of our family! I am excited for the summer to start! If you ever have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Favorite snack at the pool on a hot day? Grapes
Favorite candy at the movies? Reeces pieces
Does pineapple belong on pizza? No
Favorite swim stroke? Breaststroke
Hobbies outside of the pool? Hiking
Any pets? 1 dog and 1 cat
What would be your dream car? Chevrolet dually truck
If someone gave you a "golden ticket" to any place, concert, game or event... what would you choose? I would choose an Adele concert
Zach Foeri is a senior at Reagan high school. He has been a Sea Lion for 14 years and serves the team in countless behind-the scenes ways. Zach's leadership and expertise are a huge value to our Sea Lions and he is excited to share his love of swimming.
Favorite snack at the pool on a hot day? Watermelon
Favorite candy at the movies? Sour Patch Kids
Race day pump up song? Fly Away by Lenny Kravitz
Does pineapple belong on pizza? No
Favorite swim stroke? Fly
Hobbies outside of the pool? Driving, gym
Any pets? Bluetick hound named Jake
What would be your dream car? 67 Shelby GT500
If someone gave you a "golden ticket" to any place, concert, game or event... what would you choose? Live Aid Concert
Molly is a rising Junior at Reagan High School and she is an an energetic, strong leader amongst our Sea Lions. She makes practice fun while staying focused on helping our swimmers to improve and grow. Her leadership and consistency are a blessing to our entire team!
Favorite snack at the pool on a hot day? Acaii Bowls
Favorite Candy at the movies? Gummy Worms
Race Day Pump up song? Mr Brightside by the Killers
Does pineapple belong on pizza? No
Favorite swim stroke? Butterfly
Hobbies outside of the pool? Dance
Any pets? 3 dogs
What would be your dream car? White Jeep
If someone gave you a "golden ticket" to any place, concert, game or event... what would you choose? Noah Kahan Concert
Avery is a rising Junior at Reagan High School and has grown up with the Sea Lions. Avery brings technical expertise and a love for swimming to our team. Her experience and knowledge are matched by her kindness and hard work behind the scenes helping the Sea Lions thrive as a team!
Favorite snack at the pool on a hot day? Chocolate fudge drumstick
Favorite candy at the movies? Reese’s cups
Race day pump up song? Only Girl in the World by Rinhanna
Does pineapple belong on pizza? No
Favorite swim stroke? Breaststroke
Hobbies outside of the pool? Gardening, hanging out with friends, being outside.
Any pets? An 8 year old Shih Tzu Bichon mix dog named Cooper
What would be your dream car? White Jeep Wrangler
If someone gave you a "golden ticket" to any place, concert, game or event... what would you choose? Greece, Saint Lucia, Thailand or Brazil