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2026 Coaches

We are excited to have a great group of coaches and CIT's to help your kids succeed this year. 

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Elena Bounds Head Coach

Hi! My name is Elena Bounds. I have been swimming with the Villager Piranhas for 9 years and have been swimming since I was three. I was an assistant coach for 2 years, head coach for 1 and loved it! I have always loved swimming and I am very excited to help kids grow with their abilities. I look forward to spending more time with the kids and watch them extend their enjoyment of swimming! 

Lifeguard and CPR Certified

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Alex Valdez Assistant Coach

Hi, my name is Alex Valdez. I am a Junior at Houston Christian High School. I have been swimming with the Villager Piranhas for 12 years and was CIT for 3 years, and I was an assistant coach last year. I always look forward to swim season with the Piranhas and all the fun and growth we will have. I look forward to helping your child improve their swimming skills. I am so excited for the 2026 season to start, I cant wait to meet y'all!

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Sophia Heinzelmann Assistant Coach

Hello! My name is Sophia, and I’ve been swimming on this team since I was about 5. I’ve swam on other year round teams as well including ECS, Dad’s club, and the Westside High School Aquatics for a year. This will be my 6th year coaching and I am so excited for another year!

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Will Tones Assistant Coach

Will is lifeguard trained. He was on the swim team for a long time and is excited to be back. 

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Coaches and CITs

Our CITs are volunteers learning how to coach and train the kids in the water. We appreciate all of the time and effort they put into training the young swimmers. 

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Emma Heinzelmann CIT

Hi, my name is Emma! I’ve been swimming since I was five years old. I was a CIT last year. I love to dance, play piano, and play the french horn. I am so excited to be a CIT this year!

Lifeguard and CPR certified 

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Shyann Straughter CIT

Hi! My name is Shyann!! I've been swimming for Villagers since I was 5. I've always loved to help people within my community. I can't wait to experience it with you!!

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Maddie Ashby CIT

Hi I'm Maddie. I’m passionate about helping swimmers improve their skills, build confidence in the water, and enjoy the sport. I’m looking forward to a great season together!

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Dylan Le CIT

Hello! My names Dylan Le, and I love swimming with all my heart! I've been swimming on the Villager Piranhas ever since I was 6. Swimming is one of my favorite hobbies, and I love anything water related! I can't wait to help teach , and help improve swim skills with others!


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Lorelei Crank CIT

I have been on the swim team for a while and have enjoyed teaching kids of all ages

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Beatrix Crank CIT

I love swim team.

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Sarah and Michael Hellman CITs

We joined the Piranhas when we were 8 years old. We love swimming were co-captains of our middle school swim team last year. We look forward to helping the coaches, returning and new swimmers this year.

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