Barracuda Swim Coaches
Making a difference, one lap at a time...
Many of our coaches are either current or past Barracuda swimmers dedicated to helping coach new generations of Barracudas.
If you're interested in coaching with the team, send us an email to: [email protected]
Charlie Goodman is wrapping up his freshman year at Texas A&M University. This is his fifteenth year as a Barracuda and sixth year as a coach. Outside of the pool, he enjoys going to Bible study, singing in choir, and spending time with friends.
The Barracudas is pleased to welcome all our returning and new Assistant and Junior Coaches for the 2026 season:
Elise Accardo - Elise is a sophomore at Stratford High School. This is her seventh year swimming and third year coaching for the Barracudas. Outside of swim she is on the SHS drumline and tutors elementary kids.
Jayden Ahorukomeye - Jayden is a rising sophomore at St. Lawrence Seminary. He has been a Barracuda for eight years and is excited to be a coach for the first time this year.
Josette Alvarez - Josett is a rising freshman at Westside High School. She is fourteen years old and has a brother and sister who also swim for the Barracudas.
Nico Alvarez - My name is Nico. I am 16 and am a sophomore at Westside High School. This is my 3rd year coaching, and am also a club swimmer and a certified lifeguard.
Gwen Garcia - Gwen is a freshman at Kerr High School and excited to be back swimming and coaching for the Barracudas this summer.
Emerson Goodman - Emerson is a junior at Stratford High School. This is her eleventh year swimming for the team and fourth year coaching. She helped begin the Cuda Buddy program and added Cuda Families last year. Outside of swim she participates in SHS theater and performs with and serves as an officer in the Stratford choir.
Scotia Linn - Scotia is a senior at The Awty International School. This is her tenth year swimming with the Barracudas, and she can't wait to be back! When out of the water, Scotia loves to to read and write, and spends time teaching at an after school art class.
Kai Mahone
Liam Mahone
Emilee-Grace McCann - Emilee Grace has been a Barracuda for twelve years! She is a sophomore at Westside High School, and swims club with First Colony Swim Team. She is also helps lead the Cuda Buddies program. When not swimming she loves spending time outdoors and with her friends!
Sasha Poteet - Sasha is a sophomore at Stratford High School. She has been on the team for eleven years and coaching for four. She swam at ECS for four years and DADS Club for three. In her free time she participates in architecture and debate extracurriculars and enjoys spending time in the pool.
Heidi Runge - This is Heidi’s fourth year as a Barracuda and first year as an assistant coach. She is going into her freshman year this August. When out of the water, she is baking or babysitting.
Diego Villareal
