MEET THE TRACESIDE BARRACUDAS’
COACHES & BOARD
Coaching staff
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Margaret is 20 years old and a rising junior at the University of Dayton where she is studying marketing and psychology. She graduated from St. Cecilia Academy in 2022 where she swam all 4 years on the varsity swim team. She was the captain her senior year and swam in the Tennessee State Championship Meet 3 of her 4 years.
Margaret’s passion for swimming began when she became a part of the Traceside Barracudas 14 years ago! She transitioned from swimmer to serving as an assistant coach in 2020 and this is now her 4th year coaching the Barracudas and her first year as a Head Coach.
Coaching from a swimmer’s perspective, Margaret loves to get in the water and lead by example. She believes that it’s not only important to meet new friends in the neighborhood and have a blast, but to also learn the technique and sportsmanship that go hand in hand with swimming. She cannot WAIT for this season! The Barracudas have always been the highlight of her summers.
If your swimmer needs stroke and turn help or extra practice, Margaret is available for private lessons. She can be reached via email or text (615-487-9384).
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Emaline graduated from Christ Prebeterian Academy in May 2023 and is a rising sophomore at The Belonging Co College. Growing up in Traceside, she will turn 19 in July and has been with the Barracudas for 11 years and swam for CPA for 3 years. This will be her first year as Head Coach, following 3 years as an assistant coach for the team. In addition to coaching for the Barracudas, Emaline has also been coaching the Bellevue YMCA swim team since Sept 2021. She recently became the Aquatics Coordinator at the YMCA, helping to manage the pool area and teaching swim lessons.
Throughout her time with the Barracudas, both as a swimmer and a coach, Emaline has made so many friendships. She loves working with kids, babysitting, and seeing young swimmers grow under her instruction. She is so excited for this upcoming season!
Emaline is available for private swim lessons over the summer. She learned infant water survival skills at 10 months old through Infant Swim resource (ISR) and that gave her a great love for the water. She’d be honored to be a part of helping more children learn these important water survival skills, learn how to improve their swim strokes, and gain confidence in the water. She’s happy to work with any age! Feel free to contact her via email to text (615-715-6847).
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Jacob has lived in Traceside since he was 3 years old. He is turning 17 in July and began swimming on the Barracudas at age 4, now entering his 12th year swimming on the Traceside team! This will be his first year as an Assistant Coach and he’s really looking forward to the opportunity to instruct and mentor young swimmers.
Swimming has always been a passion of Jacob’s and something he’s excelled at. He’s achieved multiple Top 5 finishes at City Meet over the years, including placing in 1st overall at age 10! Jacob participates in a variety of different sports throughout the year, so while that doesn’t allow him the time to swim year-round, the beginning of every summer is always bring excitement to get back in the water and compete with friends in the neighborhood. He hopes to instill this same excitement in young swimmers and is looking forward to his first summer on our coaching staff.
Jacob is happy to assist older swimmers in swim technique through private lessons. You can contact him via email or text (615-932-9096).
Co-Lead/NSL Rep
Adrienne Figueroa
Email: tracesidebarracudas@gmail.com
Co-Lead/Treasurer
Tom Soranno
Email: tom@thesorannogroup.com
Sponsorship Coordinators
Jennifer Wolczyk
Email: jenwolczyk@gmail.com
Tara Helmer
Email: tth42@comcast.net
Volunteer Coordinator
Stephanie Radbill Email: Radbill.stephanie@gmail.com
Directors & coordinators
Hospitality Coordinator
Allyson Wallace
Email: allysonwallace@hotmail.com
Gear Coordinator
Jennifer Wolczyk
Email: jenwolczyk@gmail.com
Bulletin Board/Digital Media Coordinator
Adrienne Figueroa
Email: ambfigueroa@hotmail.com
Social Event Coordinator
Jessica Hughes
Email: me_tme@hotmail.com