Staff Aquatics

Staff Aquatics

Aquatics Staff


Jennifer Heyer Olsen, Stingrays Head Coach

Head Coach Jennifer Heyer Olsen graduated from Michigan State in 1988 and was inducted into the Michigan State Hall of Fame as the Gwen Norrell Hall of Fame Award Winner. She is WSC's Masters Swim Team Head Coach. Coach Heyer has her master's degree in administration, Type 75 certificate, kickboxing certification, and is ASCA certified Level 4. Coach Heyer taught Health education at St. Charles High School from 1989-1998.

She was the Aquatics Manager at WSC for 6 years and was the Head Coach of the Girls' Swimming/Diving Team at Neuqua Valley High School from 2006-2008. Coach Heyer is currently the Varsity Assistant Swimming Coach at St. Charles North High School. She completed her first half Ironman in Lake Geneva in 2010, winning her age group.

Coach Heyer has over 25 years of coaching experience. She was the St. Charles High School Girl's Swim Team Head Coach from 1989-2002, and from 1990-2001 lead her team to top 10 state finished each year, and top 3 finishes 9 of those years. In 1999, her state team set the record for most points scored at a Girls' State meet, and she had a perfect sectional - qualifying all three relays and two individuals in every meet, including for the state meet. Her 1999 team's IHSA State Records in the 100 yd Freestyle as well as 200 yd and 400 yd Freestyle Relays still stand.

She coached 5 recipients of the Illinois Swimming Senior Swimmer of the Year Award, and several nominees many of the years. At the same time, she was Head Coach of the USA Swimming/Illinois Swimming-sanctioned St. Charles Swim Team's Girls' Senior Team, as well as Assistant Age Group Coach for 9/10 Boys and Girls. She also assisted with the High School Boys' Team, 1989-1991.

Coach Heyer led St. Charles High School's Water Polo Team as Head Coach from 1990-1995, her team being one of the top 3 finishers in th state 3 out of 6 years. She was a 9-time Illinois High School Coach of the Year, won 6 consecutive state championships, 1999 National Champions, and has coached several Senior National Qualifiers, Olympic Trial Qualifiers, State Champions, State Record Holders, 3 National Record Holders, and over 75 All-Americans.

Coach Heyer as inducted into the St. Charles Hall of Fame in 2004. Additionally, she was an Athletic, as well as an Academic All-American at Lyons Township High School, and again at Michigan State.

Coach Heyer received the John Newman Award and was inducted into the Illinois Swimming Hall of Fame in 2010. This award is given through the Illinois Swimming Association to the person who during his/her career has promoted swimming in Illinois at all levels through leadership, service, and outstanding achievement.

At the club since: 1999

   
   
   
Suzanne Simoneau, Pre-Senior Team Coach

A Master's level swimmer and mother of four, Sue is the Stingrays Pre-Senior Coach. She grew up in New York and has swum competitively since the age of 9, achieving local records in backstroke and freestyle as well as relays. While in high school, she competed on AAU and YMCA swim teams in addition to teaching swim lessons and lifeguarding. She continued swimming competitively while a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY where she received her Bachelors of Science in Computer Science. The Simoneau children have been involved in age group competitive swimming for 8 years and three are currently swimming with the WSC Stingrays. Sue coached the Bronze squad spring/summer 2005, the Silver squad fall/winter 2005-06, assisted with the Gold squad fall/winter 2005-06 and coached the Silver squad for spring/summer/fall/winter 2005-06 seasons. She has also co-coached the Pre-Senior squad for spring/summer 2007.

At the club since: 2005

   
   
   

Danielle Keil, Aquatics Supervisor

Danielle has been working in aquatics since 2001. She has been a lifeguard, swim instructor, swim team coach and a supervisor over her years. She swam competitively for Deerfield High School and graduated in 2008 from Bradley University.

At the club since: 2010


   
   
   
Katie Brumball, Swim Instructor

Katie has previously worked as a swim instructor in Elgin.

At the club since: 2012

   
   
   
Allie Cin, Lifeguard

Allie is a senior at Wheaton Warrenville  South. She participants in school plays and previously guarded at Rice Pool this past summer.

At the club since: 2012

   
   
   
Tim Gablin, Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

Tim is a senior at Glenbard West. He has swam competitively in the past, but now likes to play many musical instruments and do gymnastics on his high school team.

At the club since: 2011

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Noelle Hoffer, Swim Instructor & Pre Team Coach

Noelle is obtaining her Master's Degree from Wheaton College. She previously swam for Wheaton College as an undergrad, as well as coaching for her old swim team. She also works at Member Services.

At the club since: 2012

   
   
   
Monica Larson, Lifeguard

Monica currently attends Wheaton Warrenville South High School. She is on the National team for Stingrays, and guarded at Rice Pool this summer.

At the club since: 2013

   
   
   
Kylie Paul, Swim Instructor

Kylie is a senior at Glenbard West. She used to swim with the Stingrays and now plays varsity soccer for her high school.

At the club since: 2011

   
   
   
Clayton Pearson, Swim Instructor & Life Guard

Clayton is a senior at Wheaton North. He guarded at Rice Pool this past summer.

At the club since: 2012

   
   
   
Emily Roux, Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

Emily is a senior at Wheaton Warrenville South. She participates in South Outreach - volunteering with children with special needs. Emily also guarded at Rice Pool this past summer.

At the club since: 2012

   
   
   
Laura Schlenker, Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

Laura is a senior Wheaton Warrenville South. She swims on the varsity squad for the Wheaton Co-Op Swim Team.

At the club since: 2011

   
   
   
Ryan Thill, Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

Ryan is a swim instructor and lifeguard at WSC. He recently graduated from Wheaton College with his Masters.

At the club since: 2005

   
   
   
Tara Tsaparis, Lifeguard & Swim Instructor

Tara is a senior at Wheaton North, where she plays in the orchestra. She also likes to volunteer at Cosley Zoo on the weekends.

At the club since: 2010