Team mission: To develop individuals to their highest potential as athletes and leaders in life.
Team mission: To develop individuals to their highest potential as athletes and leaders in life.
Office: 815-726-3939 x412
Cell: 815-603-1114
Fax: 815-726-3968
E-mail: dhedden@jolietymca.org
I have been with the JETS since the summer of 1993, when I started swimming at 11 years old. In my last season before heading to college in 1999, I began coaching and have been doing it ever since. I attended Lewis University, where I also became the undergraduate assistant coach for 2 seasons. I graduated in 2004 with a Major in Mathematics and Minor in Secondary Education. I decided not to become a teacher because my passion wasn't in it. Instead, I assumed the role of Interim Head Coach through the 2005-2006 season and took on the permanent role of Head Coach in 2006. I am a Life-plus member of the American Swimming Coaches Association; Level Two certified and Level Five educated. I primarily coach the Pre-Senior and Senior levels in addition to the Joliet Y Masters Swim Team. I also serve as a Group Representative for the National YMCA Swimming and Diving Committee, where I provide information and other support to YMCA coaches in the Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Kansas area.
E-mail: chzsml@hotmail.com
I have been with the team since Thanksgiving of 2007. I love the energy children give off and believe greatly in their dreams. I learned to swim competitively when I was in 6th grade from a summer park district team. My love for swimming grew there. I swam with my high school team where I further developed my skills. I am currently in the Applied Behavioral Sciences program at National-Louis University and intend on pursing a degree in Special Education.
E-mail: swimmerfromaz2000@yahoo.com
Sally is a former JETS swimmer who swam with the team for six years, from age 12 to 17. She is a graduate of Providence High School and currently attends the University of St Francis, where she is studying Social Work. You can always find Sally around the YMCA, where she helps as a lifeguard, swim instructor and swim coach. Sally has helped coach with the team since 2007. She primarily works with our Flight School, Yellow and Green groups.
E-mail: cmenzenberger@carthage.edu
Christine is a former JETS swimmer who swam with the team for four years, from age 13 to 16. She is a graduate of Lincoln-Way East High School and currently attends Carthage College, where she is studying to be a high school English teacher. She is also on the swim team and water polo team at Carthage. Christine has helped coach with the team since 2008 when she is in town during the holidays and summer months. She coaches our water polo clinic in July and runs the dryland clinic during the summer as well.
E-mail: eapswim913@hotmail.com
Eric is a former JETS swimmer who swam with the team for eleven years, from age 8 to 18. He is a graduate of Lincoln-Way East High School and Monmouth College and is going back to school for his masters degree in sports administration at Eastern Illinois University. Eric is a well-traveled individual, not only around the country but has also traveled to various countries, primarily in Europe, to go watch soccer games. Eric has helped coach with the team since 2006 when he is in town from college during the holidays and summer months.
