Mountain Park Swim Team

Hey Sharks!

I am super excited to coach new and returning swimmers this year. I have been on this team for 12 years, as an assistant coach for 2 years, and as head coach for one. My favorite swim memories include winning my high school state championships with my team and placing in the top 10 in the state in multiple individual events. I've been captain of Parkview High School's swim team for two years and have been teaching private lessons for three years. My whole life has revolved around swimming since I turned six years old.

Many of my greatest memories, friendships, and experiences have come from being a part of a swim team, and I hope to make the Sharks family a place that the kids will love and enjoy for years.

Currently, I am a first-year student at the Georgia Institute of Technology.  I am a huge fitness enthusiast, and in my free time, I love playing sports, going to the gym, spending time outside, and practicing calisthenics. I love teaching kids how to swim, and I'm thrilled to see you guys this season!

Hello Sharks family!

I am super excited to see you all this year again.  I’ve swum with the Mountain Park Sharks ever since I was 7 years old. My favorite swimming memory was winning the 4x50 medley relay at High School State alongside Dylan Yin and fellow MPST swimmer, Joshua Kim, both of them coached with me in the past two years at MPST.

I am a two-time team captain, State Champion, and a Gwinnett County Record holder. I’ve taught swimming lessons and coached stroke clinics at Gwinnett Aquatics for around 2 years (I also swim there year-round). Many of my greatest experiences have come from the pool, which is why I am thrilled to come back to where it all started as a Mountain Park Shark.

Out of the water, I graduated from Parkview High School as valedictorian. I just finished my second year of college at Washington University in St. Louis as a member of their swim team, where I hope to study Economics and Strategy. I like to do handstands and play other sports in my free time. It was a joy coaching this team in the last 2 years, which is why I'm pumped to give it another go. See you soon!

Hi, I’m Payton Swinson.

I’ve been a part of this team for the past three years, and I’m super excited to be stepping into a coaching role again. I swam competitively for six years and have always had a huge passion for the sport. I’m looking forward to giving back to the team and helping our swimmers reach their goals in and out of the pool.

Hey Sharks! My name is Katie, and I’m thrilled to be back for my second year of coaching and third (and sadly final) year of swimming on the team. I will be graduating from Brookwood High School this year, where I was on the Broncos swim team for three years. My favorite events are 50 free, 100 free, and 100 back!

Outside of swimming, I enjoy going to the gym, lifeguarding, and watching women’s sports.

I can’t wait to see many familiar faces again this summer and new ones as well, and I hope to be able to help nurture a long-lasting enthusiasm and passion for swimming in our Sharks!

Hey Sharks! My name is Chris, and I’m so excited to be back for my second summer coaching with the team! I swam competitively in high school and have always loved the energy, teamwork, and growth this sport brings. I can’t wait for another awesome season helping our swimmers build confidence, sharpen their skills, and have a blast.

I’m currently studying psychology in college, with a special interest in how mindset and motivation impact performance—in and out of the pool. Outside of swimming, I love playing pickleball, and spending time with friends and family.

Looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones—let’s make it a great summer!

Hi everyone! My name is Andrew, and I’m looking forward to coaching with the team this season. I’ve been part of this team since I was 8 years old, and over the years, it’s become a place where I’ve grown both in and out of the water. Some of my best memories and lessons have come from this pool, and I’m grateful for the chance to help foster the same sense of community for the next generation of swimmers. I currently swim competitively for Parkview High School, and my passion for the water has also led me to scuba diving, a hobby that gives me a new perspective on the sport I love. Outside of swimming, I’m a rising senior at the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology, where I enjoy conducting science research. These experiences have shown me how powerful even the smallest details can be, and I try to bring that same mindset to coaching. I’m excited to support our swimmers this season and help create a fun and memorable summer for everyone!