2026 Head Coach
We are excited to announce Coach Alice Teeters!
A little about myself: "I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new Coach for the Barton Creek West Barracudas for the 2026 Season!
With over 25 years of experience as a learn-to-swim program developer and instructor, I bring a deep passion for the sport and a commitment to helping every swimmer reach their potential. My background has always been focused on building strong foundations and fostering a love for the water, and I couldn't be more excited to bring that expertise to our neighborhood team.
As we gear up for the upcoming season, I am looking forward to working with our athletes to improve their technique, build their confidence, and, most importantly, have a fantastic time competing with other recreational teams in our area. The BCW Barracudas have a wonderful reputation within the Barton Creek West neighborhood and community at large, and I am honored to lead this team into its next chapter.
I look forward to meeting all of you on the pool deck soon!"
2026 Assistant Coach
Victor has been a lifelong swimmer and currently swims for Oakland University. He was a USA Swimming Scholastic All-American and NISCA Academic All-American in high school and brings a great depth of knowledge regarding competitive swimming to share with our team.
2026 Junior Coaches & Helpers
Interested in helping the younger kids improve their swimming skills? Paid and volunteer positions available!
All of our awesome Barracudas that will be in the pool helping the younger kids:
Want to be a Coach?
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More information? Email [email protected]
Coach / Helper Expectations -
On Deck:
- Treat all swimmers equally
- Build Self-esteem in each swimmer using encouragement and praise
- Maintain a high level of sportsmanship at all times to promote team spirit
- Active participant in every practice, meet, and team event
- Maintain open communication with other coaches, board members, and parents.
Teaching Skills:
- Be responsive and sensitive to the needs of all swimmers of all ages
- Emphasize fundamentals of proper stroke and turn techniques
- Demonstrate drills and/or proper stroke techniques with in-water presentation
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Provide regular constructive feedback to all swimmers
- Explain technique and provide feedback on DQs before next meet.
Leadership:
- Arrive early and prepared to begin practice on time
- Assist with setup of pool area, for practice
- Attend all practices, meets, and team events
- Coordinate with fellow coaches to provide consistent coaching philosophy
- Be familiar with and prepared to implement workouts and drills
- Assist fellow coaches in keeping swimmers in productive activity
- Generate relays in preparation for weekend meets (using online tools)
Certifications (must be turned in prior to start of season) -
- CPR Certification - Coaches MUST have, at minimum, CPR certification per our insurance carrier. Certification MUST be from American Red Cross or American Heart Association and must have an in person component.
- Helpers do not require any certifications. We have many on staff as "helpers" without CPR, we just cannot call you a coach.
- Lifeguard Certification - We must maintain a lifeguard in the pool area at all times during practice. Therefore, head coaches and a small number of our coaches are required to be lifeguard certified.
- A background check (18&o) and references will be required.