Meet our Coaches
Hello! I’m a rising senior at the University of Mary Washington, where I study Political Science. I have many years of swim experience, having spent my childhood on many different swim teams. I spent my childhood summers on a summer team, and I have several years of year-round competitive experience. I also swam for one season during high school before the pandemic hit. Now that I’m older, I’ve been a swim lessons’ coach and manager for over three years now. I absolutely love working with kids, and I love fostering a passion for the sport in my students. When I’m not in class or in a pool, you can find me fishing, gardening, hanging out with my friends & family, or taking care of my pets!
Hello! My name is Katherine (Kate) Slagle and I am the Assistant Coach! I have been swimming on the Lake of the Woods Barracudas for 14 years, this season being my last as a swimmer! I also swam on my high school’s swim team where I went to regionals 4 times, states 2 times, and served as team captain during my senior year! In the fall, I plan to attend Virginia Tech to study wildlife conservation. I cannot wait to get this season started
Hi! My name is Tiffany Yawgel, and I’m thrilled to be a junior coach this summer. This will be my ninth year swimming with the Lake of the Woods Barracudas, and my sixth year swimming year-round with the Stingrays Swim Team. I had an amazing time helping out last summer with the Barracudas, so I decided to assistant coach the 8 and under age group at the Stingrays. When I’m not at swim practice, you can find me spending time with my family and friends, whether it’s at or away from the pool. I can’t wait for the summer season to begin!
Hi! I am Anderson Hopewell and I will be a junior coach this year. I've been a Barracuda since I was six, and have also swam in the off-season. When I am not in or around the pool, I like to travel, play soccer, and follow my favorite team, Chelsea. I also referee and coach soccer, this spring I assistant coached both the 4-6 year olds and the 10-14 year olds. I look forward to working with everyone and I'm hoping for a great season!