Coaches
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Dave was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. His mom got him into swim lessons when he was six months old and after just a couple of months of learning she says that he could swim further than he could walk. He grew up swimming for the local summer league and swam year-round starting in high school. Like many swimmers who love the sport for its own sake, Dave didn’t set pool or team records but his personal best times improved every week. While he was in the Navy he swam for pleasure and exercise and when he was stationed in South Carolina he joined the Parris Island Masters team. Dave is a USA Swimming Coach and has been coaching area teams for eight years. Outside of the summer season, Dave is a coach for Plymouth Whitemarsh Aquatic Club.
Kirsten enjoys coaching young swimmers and her philosophy is centered around helping them develop a love for the sport and fostering a strong sense of team spirit. She believes that creating a positive and supportive environment is essential for their growth and success.
By combining enjoyment with dedication, she strives to help each swimmer reach their full potential, both individually and as a team member. Kirsten enjoys bringing fun to the sport and making practices enjoyable for the swimmers. She takes pleasure in learning about her swimmers' interests outside of the pool, as well as understanding their goals and ambitions in the water.
Coach Elizabeth started coaching at PSC in 2023. However, she was not new to the PSC. She has three children that have all been Gators. Coach Elizabeth has enjoyed all the fun and traditions of being part of the Gators for over 10 years.
Tori swims at the University of South Carolina, and swam for the Plymouth Swim Club Gators for 8 years. Tori is a Gator record-holder in 19 events!
Luca started swimming as a PSC Gator and now competes as a Division I swimmer at the College of the Holy Cross. This will be his fourth year coaching, and he has also been giving swim lessons for five years. Luca loves working with swimmers of all ages and showing them our Gator pride.
Maggie Sgaramella is 2026 graduate of The Episcopal Academy and will be attending Boston University in the fall.
She is a proud PSC gator who will be swimming in the green cap for the last time this season. "After 12 years, I can say that this team is the most wonderful group of people you will ever meet, and I hope to coach swimmers with the same compassion and energy that made me the swimmer that I am today."
