Austin grew up swimming with the Willard Waves in his hometown of Willard, Ohio and later acted as head coach there for five years. He swam with the Ohio Wesleyan Battling Bishops in college, where he earned four varsity letters and served as team captain his senior year. Following graduation, Austin coached for a number of different teams, including the Delaware Ohio Aquatic Club, Chevington Woods Summer Swim Team and Greater Columbus Swim Team of Ohio, where he is currently the head level four coach. Austin is excited to return for his second season with Tiger Sharks family and lead the team this summer!

Cheryl has been coaching for 30 years, starting with the summer team, the Reynoldsburg Marlins, and then transitioning to year-round coaching with GCSTO. Recently, she has taken on roles as an assistant Boys/Girls swim coach at Pickerington North High School and as a middle school Track coach at Columbus Academy.

Through coaching, Cheryl is able to positively influence the lives of young individuals, share her expertise, and indulge in her passion for sports simultaneously. She understands that coaching is not only fulfilling but also involves teamwork to achieve common objectives and provide guidance and support to the kids.

Lauryn has been swimming for the TigerSharks for nine years. Lauryn‘s favorite strokes are breast and fly. Lauryn is a sophomore at Pickerington Central where she has been on the swim team for two years receiving a varsity letter.