Coach Alec discovered his love for swimming after starting summer league in 2005. He continued through high school, serving as a founding member and team captain at St. Dominic Savio, while also competing with the Sailfish. Since beginning his coaching career in 2016, he has spent nearly a decade working with both the Sailfish and the Brushy Creek Marlins, learning and growing alongside his swimmers. As an ASCA Level 3 and USA Swimming certified coach, Alec is dedicated to helping young swimmers grow in confidence, build strong technique, and develop a lasting love for the sport.
Chris has been with the Marlins since 2002, starting as a parental volunteer position of timer, stroke judge, coach liaison to the board and board member in the 4 years prior to becoming head coach. This season will be his 19th year coaching Marlins. As of 2022 he has participated in 154 NWSC summer league meets. having missed one dual meet (because of a training trip to the Olympic center) in the 22 years he has been involved with summer league. (18 years coaching and 4 years as a parent volunteer). This gives him the unique perspective of having observed the Marlin organization from both a volunteer and professional point of view for over two decades now. The very first thing that really stood out about this team was what he saw at the very first meet. Marlins swimming with tremendous heart. Add to that the fact that Marlin parents are well known for their hard work, friendliness and organization. They have all the ingredients needed by a good coaching staff to encourage athletes to become winners. And we have a very good (loyal, dedicated and cohesive) coaching staff.
As we move the bar of excellence higher each year, he is humbled and truly blessed to have the opportunity to work with such an outstanding organization. He prays that he can continue the cycle of returning to this community the many blessings he has received turning people into swimmers, swimmers into winners and winners into champions each summer. :-)
Affiliations/Certifications
- CK Swimming LLC, Founder, Owner and Head Swim Program Developer, 2009-present
- (ASCA) American Swimming Coaches Association lifetime member (ASCA Level 5;3). Only 7% of the swim coaches in the USA have reached this level.
- South Texas LSC General Chair 2018-2022.
- (EIM) Ethics and Integrity in Ministry
- (NFHS) National Federation of State High School Associations Accredited Interscholastic Coach.
- (NISCA) National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association Member
- USA Water Polo lifetime member, player/coach certified
- Team USA Safe Sport Training
- Certified Aquatic Director.
- American Red Cross Certified First Aid/CPR/AED
- Sailfish USA year-round swim team, Founder and Head Coach, 2009- present
- St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School,Founder and Head Coach, 2012-2018, 2017 Boys & Girls State Champions, 2018 Girls State Champions
- Polo Bear Water Polo Club,Founder and Coach, 2015-2018
- Brushy Creek Marlins, Head Coach, 2006-present, 13 Championship wins in 16 competitive seasons
- (OCPE) Off Campus PE in Leander ISD Approved instructor for 7th-12th grade and
- (OCPE) Off Campus PE in the Round Rock ISD,Approved instructor 9th-12th grade
Coach Allison has been swimming for 10 years. Allison has been a part of the Sailfish swim team since she was nine, and the Brushy Creek Marlins since she was 10. She also swam competitively for Vista Ridge High School and is currently a member of the Texas A&M club swim team.
Coach Allison interned for the Brushy Creek Marlins in 2021, and became an official Marlins coach in 2022. She values all she has learned as a coach and as a swimmer and hopes she can use this knowledge to share and spread her passion for swimming.
Coach Allison started attending Texas A&M in the Fall of 2022 and is currently studying microbiology with a minor in genetics.
Kamron was the Intern Coach for the Marlins last year and has been swimming for 6 years. He has 2 younger brothers and 2 younger sisters that are currently, or have been, part of the Marlins.
Coach Kamron will be attending Indiana Wesleyan University in the fall where he will be majoring in Exercise Science. He will also be swimming for the University's Men's Swim and Dive team.
Kamron hopes to share his knowledge of the sport of swimming with the next generation of young swimmers and encourage them just as he has been encouraged by Coaches Chris, Alec, and Jacob.
Max is a college student at Texas A&M University who has a passion for swimming and water sports. Max has been swimming since he was a child and has always had a natural talent for the sport. He is currently pursuing a degree in telecommunications with a minor in business.
In addition to his studies, Max has also joined a water polo team at his university. He enjoys the difficulty and excitement of the activity, and he has discovered that it has improved his swimming. He is constantly looking for ways to improve his abilities and appreciates the camaraderie that comes with being a team player.
Max is eager to continue helping others to improve their swimming skills. His positive attitude and enthusiasm are sure to make this a fun and memorable summer for all involved!
Brannan is a former Marlins swimmer, which is where he began his swimming journey in 2018. Since, Brannan has set multiple Sailfish and Marlins records, as well as at Rouse High School, where he was also a team captain and a multiple time State Finalist in individual and relay events.
Brannan currently competes at the NCAA D2 level as a swimmer for the University of Texas Permian Basin. He is excited to bring his experience and passion for swimming back to the Marlins as an assistant coach, helping young swimmers improve and achieve their goals.
My name is Colby Nash. This will be my fifth year of swimming Marlins but my first year of coaching. I swam for Rouse high school for four years and was a captain my junior and senior year. I’m excited to work with all of you this summer and help win another championship for our team!