Lesson Program Coordinator: Rachael Davis

With more than 20 years of teaching experience and a passion for water safety, Rachael has designed our lessons program to be both fun and effective at teaching basic water safety skills.  This thoughtfully designed program meets students where they are and moves them through our proven and systematic program toward becoming competent swimmers.  Whether the goal is simply being able to enjoy the water safely or preparation four our year-round club swimming team, Rachael gets to know each student and works to provide the best experience possible to meet their goals.

Lead Coach, Copper, Copper Prep Groups: Lindsay Landers

Coach Lindsay serves as our Head Developmental Coach, overseeing swimmers from Copper Prep through Bronze 1. Lindsay has more than 5 years of experience as an integral part of our coaching team, demonstrating exceptional dedication, passion, and expertise in nurturing our young swimmers to reach their full potential.

Coach Lindsay is an experienced championship level swimmer in her own right, and also holds a degree in elementary education with more than 15 years of teaching experience.  She believes that learning the fundamentals of swimming is best done with consistent and positive motivation. She strives to create positive relationships with swimmers and families noting that success is a collaborative effort.

Lead Coach, Bronze 2, Bronze 1 Group: Jake Paulson

Coach Jake has been with the 757 coaching staff since 2020. After serving as a super assistant and sub coach for two years, Jake stepped into the role of lead coach for Bronze 1 in 2022. Hailing from Charlottesville, VA, he attended William & Mary for both undergrad and graduate school, and now teaches 2nd grade at Laurel Lane Elementary. Jake’s coaching philosophy rests firmly in the belief that swimming is a lifelong sport built on fun and community amidst individual growth, advocacy, and maturation. With each of his practices, he aims to create an atmosphere of fun and positivity while pushing swimmers in their stroke development and cardiovascular fitness. If swimmers are happy and enthusiastic about attending practice each day, then coach Jake believes half the job is done! The push for success and improvement gets so much easier once this first part is done.

Lead Coach, Silver 3 Group: Kip Abbott

Kip Abbot serves as Lead Age Group Coach, working with both our middle and high school athletes. A former swimmer, coach and all-round athlete, Kip is passionate about the sport of swimming as well as the 757swim values that develop swimmers in and out of the water. Kip’s coaching philosophy revolves around a holistic approach, focusing not only on technical and strength development but also on the personal growth and well-being of each athlete.

Lead Coach, Silver 2 Group: Lexi Nussbaum

Lexi Nussbaum is a graduate of the College of William & Mary with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology & Health Sciences. With over 15 years of competitive swimming experience, including Division 1 varsity swimming, she brings a deep understanding of technique and performance. Beyond the pool, Lexi has competed in IRONMAN 70.3 races and triathlons. At 757, she has had the privilege of coaching many diverse groups. She loves to push her limits and embrace new challenges. When she is not at the pool, Lexi enjoys playing piano, hiking, and traveling.

Lead Coach Silver 1 Group, Silver Prep Group: Emma Buckley

A graduate of the college of William and Mary’s School of Education, Emma brings her own experience as a competitive swimmer and her love of the sport and shares that passion with swimmers of all ages.  Emma employs a detailed approach to basic stroke mechanics while keeping practices innovative a fun.  As a competitive swimmer, triathlete, and Crossfit coach, Emma is able to pull from a variety of training techniques to help swimmers achieve their goals.

Lead Coach, Platinum Group: Amy Cory

In addition to serving as head coach, Amy Cory works with our high swimmers swimming at the highest level on our club, the Platinum group, as well as leading the entire high school group and team in instructional philosophy and direction.

Lead Coach, Gold Group: Kip Abbott

Coach Kip works with both our middle and high school athletes. A former swimmer, coach and all-round athlete, Kip is passionate about the sport of swimming as well as the 757swim values that develop swimmers in and out of the water. Kip’s coaching philosophy revolves around a holistic approach, focusing not only on technical and strength development but also on the personal growth and well-being of each athlete.

Senior Group: Emma Buckley

A graduate of the college of William and Mary’s School of Education, Emma brings her own experience as a competitive swimmer and her love of the sport and shares that passion with swimmers of all ages.  Emma employs a detailed approach to basic stroke mechanics while keeping practices innovative a fun.  As a competitive swimmer, triathlete, and Crossfit coach, Emma is able to pull from a variety of training techniques to help swimmers achieve their goals.  

Director of Operations: Erin Roehrle

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