Coach Profile

Coach Rachel is beginning her seventh year as coach of the Intro to HSA group. Rachel has been a coach with the Blossomwood Barracuda summer swim team for the past 20+ years and has coached with swim teams for over 30 years. Rachel is a 1998 Huntsville High graduate and earned her master’s degree in special education from Auburn University in 2003. She is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Rachel started HSA’s lesson program four years ago, and with the help of Coach Sydney, has been able to grow the program tremendously. Coach Matt had this to say, “I cannot say enough about Rachel and Coach Susan and the role they have played in the development and growth of the Intro swimmers and also in the overall growth of HSA. The foundation that they are establishing will ensure the continued growth and success of the HSA team well into the future.” Swimming and Multi Sport: HSA is fortunate to have someone with the talent and experience that Rachel brings as a coach, but is also very proud that Rachel is also HSA swimming Alumni! Rachel began swimming as a child for the Randolph Summer league team, later with Huntsville High and HSA. Rachel is an avid runner and Triathlete. Family: Rachel lives in Huntsville with her children Will(HSA), Lily(HSA) and Eli(HSA).