Amy Cory
Team Head Coach
Lead Coach: Gold 3
Coach Amy joined the 757Swim staff in 2017 and moved into a full-time coaching position with the club in 2021. Amy was recently recognized as Virginia Swimming’s Age Group Coach of the Year for the 2022-2023 season. She began her swimming career at age 7 and continued through college, earning NCAA Division II collegiate All-American honors in both the 100 and 200 Butterfly. Prior to moving to Williamsburg in 2015, she coached the Rogers High School swim team in Washington state, leading them to a 4A state championship title. She also served as an Age Group Coach for the Wiregrass Aquatic Club in Ft. Rucker, Alabama.
Her coaching philosophy is grounded in teaching basic fundamentals and stroke technique while helping swimmers identify their strengths. At her core, Amy is an encourager and motivator. Prior to coaching full-time, she was employed as a high school counselor. Coach Amy enjoys teaching athletes how to set goals and establish a road map for individual success—both in and out of the water.
Rachael Davis
Lessons Director
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.
Lindsay Landers,
Head Developmental Coach
Lead Coach: All Copper groups, Silver 1
As Head Developmental Coach, Coach Lindsay oversees swimmers in both Copper Groups and Silver 1. Lindsay joined the team in 2018 and is an integral part of our coaching staff, 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.
Erin Roehrle
Director of Operations
A Williamsburg native and William & Mary alumna, Erin Roerhle has been involved with 757swim since our foundation. As Director of Operations, Erin oversees all facility-related matters as well as 757swim Lessons and our adult programming. A wearer-of-many hats, she also acts as the team Registrar and financial contact for parents. Erin's vast experience and knowledge with the "dry side" is an incredible asset to the team!
Graham Thatcher
Lead Coach: Silver 3, Gold 2
Coach Graham joined 757swim as Age Group Coach in 2024. He was born and raised in Hampton, Virginia and currently lives in Poquoson with his wife, Lisa, and three year old son, Elliot. He graduated from Old Dominion University in 2017 with a degree in Parks, Recreation, and Sports Management, and has worked in the youth development field for over 10 years running summer camps, after school programs, and finally athletic directing and teaching physical education at a local private school. He likes to call himself an effort-based coach and loves to work technique at speed. Graham’s coaching credo is "You get out what you put into practice all to gain a better understanding of what makes YOU go fast." He grew up playing soccer and credits most of his swimming success to having a multi-sport background. Because of that, he’s passionate about developing the whole athlete, knowing that it will only benefit them in the pool as well. He loves to be loud and energetic on the pool deck and aims to be his swimmers’ biggest cheerleader. Coach Graham has continued to swim competitively to help him maintain perspective as an athlete and to practice what he preaches (even if it hurts sometimes.)"
Emma Buckley
Lead Coach: Bronze 1, Silver 2, Gold 1
A graduate of the college of William and Mary’s School of Education and 757swim staff member since 2021, 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.
Jake Paulson
Lead Coach: Bronze 2, Bronze 1 Groups
Coach Jake has been with the 757 coaching staff since 2019. 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.
Morgan W.
Lead Coach: Silver Prep
Bio Coming soon!
757swim Level Coaches & Staff
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BIO HERE
Assistant Coaches
Our assistant coaches are used wherever they are needed, so none are attached to a specific group. Many do end up working consistently with one group, but others cover multiple groups. Our assistants are always working together to make EVERYONE better!
Anne Anderson
Bobby Knowles
Lexi Nussbaum
Luke Spann
John Quinn
Betsy McCormick
Georgie Aponte
Isabelle Foritz
757swim Non-Aquatic staff
Erin Roehrle
Director of Operations
BIO GOES HERE
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