Techniq Group Expert Swim Coaches
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Jeff Gross Email
Private Instructor/ Video Analyst/ Clinician
Coach of USA Swimming National, Junior National and NCSA Finalists.
Coach of MI state record holders , record holding relays and top 10 national age group rankings.
Head Coach, Saline Swim Team (2013-2019). Oversaw team evolution from outside top 45 ranking in Michigan to a 2nd place finish at MI Open State Meet in 2018.
Assistant Head Coach, Hong Kong Island Stingrays (2011-2013)
Head Coach, Bridgewater Tide (2008-2011)
Ali DeLoof
Video Analyst/ Clinician/ Private Instruction
Professional swimmer for ISL Dc Trident.
Professional swimmer with Tennessee Aquatics
4th place at 2016 USA Olympic Trials, 100 Ba
Five time medalists at FINA Short Course Worlds.
World Record breaker 4 x 50 SCM Medley Relay
American Record Holder 50 SCM Back
University of Michigan Swim Team (2012-2016). 2 Time NCAA All American, 2 Time All Big-Ten, Big-Ten Champ, 400 yd Free Relay.
Danielle Tansel
Private Instructor
Co-Director, Michigan Swim Camp.
Coach of multiple Olympians, NCAA Champions and a World Record Breaker.
NCAA D1 Coach: Oakland U, Southern Methodist U, Richmond, Ohio State University, University of Michigan.
FINA Open Water World Cup 2016, Assistant Coach.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer/ TRX Suspension Trainer.
College Swimmer: University of Notre Dame (former school record holder).
Katlynn Emaus
Private Instructor/ Clinician
D1 Collegiate Swimmer for Oakland University
2x Academic All American (100br, 200br)
2x Academic Athlete of the Year (Oakland University)
2019 Horizon League Woman of the Year
Finalist for NCAA Woman of the Year 2019
Assistant Coach, Pioneer High School (6 x State Champions)
Zach Beckwith
Private Instructor/ Group Instructor
Collegiate swimmer at Calvin College.
University of Michigan Swim Camp, Assistant Coach.
5 years private coaching experience.
Pinckney Aquatic Club Coach 2018-2024.
Pinckney Middle School Coach, 2019-2023.
Coach Sarah Zietlow
Private Instructor
Collegiate swimmer at Eastern Michigan and Wayne State
5 x NCAA All American
NCAA DII Champion: 200 Medley Relay (Backstroke)
CSCAA Scholar All-American First Team
Head Coach Tecumseh Tigersharks (2016-2022)
Head Coach Tecumseh High School (2018-2022)
Previous club coach: SST, CW
Tai Furnari
Private Instructor/ Group Instructor
Collegiate Swimmer at Wayne State University
9x GLIAC Conference Finalist
2 x GLIAC All-Academic and All-Academic Excellence Team
D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award (2018-19)
5+ Years Coaching Experience
Dearborn Recreational Dolphins, Assistant Coach
Previous Coaching: Woodbrooke Hills Swim Club (Head Coach), Greater Evansville Aquatic Team
Zach Hayden
Video Analysis
2014-2015 US National Team member; 100 LCM Breaststroke
2014 - (FINA World Ranking); 50 LCM Breaststroke - 21st; 100 LCM Breaststroke - 35th
Competed in 2012 & 2016 British Olympic Trials
Competed in 2012 & 2016 US Olympic Trials
20+ Years Competitive Swimming Experience
10+ Years Swim Instructor Experience
Lindsay Balazer
Private Instructor
4-Year Varsity Swimmer, University of Michigan (1999-2003)
Big Ten Finalist, 1650 Free
Coach, Skyline High School Swim Team (2018-2023)
Coach, Huron Valley Swim Club (2018-Present)
Triathlete 2017 - Present
Instructor Wolverine Swim Clinics
Passionate about building confidence in swimmers of all ages
Miles Dewey
Vice President, Barking
Uni
Vice President, Magic + Happiness