Recreational Swim/Dive Teams

My name is Kyle Rauchle. This will be my third summer as a Lifeguard and Rec Swim Coach. I grew up in Arizona and have been swimming my whole life. I started off in the City of Scottsdale's Rec Swim program and was a competitive swimmer on Scottsdale Aquatic Club. I was a four year varsity swimmer for my Pinnacle High School swim team. I am looking forward to working with your kids this summer where we will work hard and have fun!

Layla Petz
Head Swim Coach Evenings
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My name is Layla Petz. I am going to be a freshman at University of Tampa. I have been a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor for two years for the City of Scottsdale. I have been a competitive swimmer since I can remember, competing on recreational swim teams, USA Swimming club teams. I recently swam for Scottsdale Aquatic Club and swam on my high school swim team for Desert Mountain High School. I plan on joining UTampa's club swim team this fall. I want rec swim team to be a fun and engaging sport for everyone, no matter their skill level. 

 

Eldorado Pool

Paige Beracy
Head Swim Coach
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My name is Paige Beracy. I have been a competitive swimmer with Scottsdale Aquatic Club and swam on the Arcadia High School team all four years. I will be a sophomore at the University of Hawaii and I love anything and everything around the water. This will be my sixth summer with the City of Scottsdale and excited for a great summer season.   

 

McDowell Mountain Ranch Pool

Riley Hoffer
Head Swim Coach
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My name is Riley Hoffer. I am going to be sophomore at Northern Arizona University. I swam competitively for 12 years and this is my fourth summer coaching. I have coached the 5-8 year olds and 11+ age groups in the past. I like to focus on technique and speed work in practices, as well as giving the kids a fun background to the sport. Looking forward to the summer!  

Recreational Dive Team

Program objective is to improve diving skills through skill progression and techniques. Previous participation in a diving class or team is recommended. Participants must be at least 6 years old by the start of the program.

Meet the Coaches

Cactus Pool

Addie Jenk
Head Dive Coach
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My name is Addie Jenk. I have been a club diver for CDS for the past 5 years and I am the dive team captain for my high school. I am also a diving coach for CDS Bronze group for the past year as well. I am excited to bring my diving and coaching experience to the rec dive team this summer at Cactus!  

Eldorado Pool

Libby LaBianca
Head Dive Coach
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My name is Libby LaBianca. I swam competitively for nine years, and then was on my high school dive team for two years. In the 2023 season I was co-captain of my high schools dive team. I have been a Lifeguard for the last two summers, and can't wait to coach rec dive team this year!    

McDowell Mountain Ranch Pool

Tatum Hennessy
Head Dive Coach
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My name is Tatum and have been a Rec Dive Coach since 2020. I have been a club diver for 13 years and enjoy coaching kids of all ages and skill levels. I want to share my love of diving with others. The first time I set foot on a diving board was at MMRA in 2008, and as a coach, I hope all my divers can have an experience that is just as memorable.       

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