New Sherwood Stingrays

Hi Stingray Families,

I’m thrilled to be coaching the New Sherwood Stingrays this summer! I’m so excited for the season ahead — though I’ll admit, it’s a little daunting too. I know I’ll be leaning on our amazing assistant coaches and the incredible support of our parents to make this a great summer for all our swimmers.

A little about me — many of you already know me and my kids, but for those who don’t: this will be my older son Kane’s 5th summer with the team (hard to believe he’s already 9!), and my younger son Jagges is back for his second year after joining as a 4-year-old last summer.

I grew up swimming in Greensboro as an ORCA at Oak Ridge Swim Club, competing in summer league from ages 11 to 18. I swam for Northwest High School and spent a couple of years swimming year-round for GYC. Swimming was a huge part of my childhood — it taught me confidence, perseverance, and teamwork — and even inspired me to take on triathlons as an adult.

Summer swim team has always held a special place in my heart — it’s where I made lifelong friends, where I first coached, and even where I met my husband!

This season, my goal is to help every swimmer feel supported and proud of their progress — from our newest swimmers finding their rhythm, to our 7-year-olds learning new strokes, to our 9- and 11-year-olds tackling new challenges with the IM and longer distances. I can’t wait to see their growth, their smiles, and their confidence shine through.

I’ll still be working full time while coaching, so I’ll greatly appreciate everyone’s teamwork and understanding along the way. I’m always open to feedback, ideas, and support — it truly takes a village, and I’m so thankful to be part of this one.

Here’s to a fun, splash-filled, and memorable Stingray summer!

Jenn 

We are thrilled to have Claire return as a Stingrays coach again this season!  A very accomplished swimmer, Claire has experience coaching young swimmers and is a natural fit for our coaching staff!

Coach Claire says: "I have been swimming at New Sherwood since I was 6 years old. I am a rising senior at Mount Tabor Highschool. I love helping kids get better at swimming. I like the beach and I dislike cold weather. I look forward to coaching this season."

Phone:  (336) 407-2310

Reese is a long-time accomplished swimmer at New Sherwood and Calvary and  her family is full of Stingray volunteers, coaches, and swimmers.  Reese is always enthusiastic about helping younger swimmers, especially the Little Rays!

Coach Reese says: "I’ve been on the team since I was five, I love swimming for my school and for New Sherwood! My favorite time of year is Christmas and I’m so excited to be coaching."

Nollie is the oldest of a family of Stingrays.  She has swam with the Stingrays for many years and also swims for Reynolds HS.   This will be her second year coaching!

This will be Graham's second year as a coach with New Sherwood and is a very accomplished swimmer, both in the GFSL and for his Reagan HS swim team.

Coach Graham says:  "My name is Graham Presutti, I am a graduating senior at Reagan high school. I have been swimming at New sherwood for 8 years, and I have been swimming at Reagan for 4 years. I am very excited to be coaching this year. Go stingrays!!"

Will is a lifelong Stingray who also swims for his Atkins High School team.  He is enthusiastic and loves helping out the Little Rays!  Will is an avid percussionist who plays in his high school marching band.

Hi my name is Sam and I have been swimming since I was 6. Also I have been swimming for Calvary for 2 years and have had a lot of success as a swimmer. This summer I hope to find similar success as a coach. Go sting rays!!”

Isabella is a rising junior at Reynolds high school, she's been swimming for the stingrays since she was 7 years old, and also previously swam for Summit School but is now swimming in the winter for Reynolds. Swimming has been a big part of her life and she loves working with children to help them grow their passion for swimming.

I’m a rising 9^th grader and I’ve been a year-round swimmer for eight years and I’ve gotten to compete at the state, regional and national level. I got my start in swimming on a summer swim team when a coach believed in me and I am excited to help others improve.

Rylan is a rising 9th grader and joined the New Sherwood Stingrays when she was 10 years old. She's been swimming with the Varsity FCDS swim team since 6th grade and swims year-round with Tyde. Outside of being in the pool, she loves spending time with friends, baking desserts, designing art, and spoiling her dogs, Rocky and Dash.