2024 Coaches
Shadow Cliff is fortunate to have talented, knowledgable and personable coaches that have helped carry on a long tradition of swimming at the pool. Each of the coaches has been a Shadow Cliff Shark and knows what it takes to run a successful summer program.
PRIVATE LESSONS- Coaches that are providing private lesson instruction have their contact information provided under their bios.
Coach Sophie was a member of the Shadow Cliff Sharks swim team for 13 years. She is returning for her 8th year as head coach, after serving as an assistant coach for 5 years. She has previously worked as head developmental coach for the Alamo Area Aquatics NE club team. She graduated from MacArthur high school as a 2-year swim team captain and attended Texas State University where she earned her degree in Special Education. She currently teaches at Encino Park Elementary.
Leah was a swimmer for 10 years, 7 as a Shadow Cliff Shark. This will be her 4th year as an assistant coach. Leah graduated from Churchill in 2022. She was a Varsity Swimmer at Churchill where her specialty stroke was Butterfly. Leah attends college in Austin. She has loved returning to Shadow Cliff every summer and is excited to work with swimmers of every ability level, helping them excel to their fullest potential.
Leah is available for private lessons.
James has been a Shadow Cliff swimmer for 13 years. This is his 3rd year as an assistant coach. He graduated from MacArthur High School in 2022. While at MacArthur, he was Drum Major in the band for 2 years, as well as a district and regional swimmer on the swim team in Freestyle and Breaststroke. He studies music education at the University of Houston. He is excited to work with the younger swimmers and help give them the great experiences he has had as a Shark.
James is available for private lessons.
Riley was a club swimmer and summer league swimmer for 13 years. He swam on multiple summer swim teams including the Shadow Cliff Sharks Swim Team. This is his 2nd year as an assistant coach. At Churchill High School he was a varsity swimmer for four years and a Captain for two. Riley was a District, Regional and State team member while at Churchill. He specializes in breaststroke, freestyle and IM. Riley graduated from Churchill High School in 2022. Riley studies Engineering at Texas A&M University in College Station. He is very excited to share his love and extensive knowledge of swimming with your swimmer.
Riley is available for private lessons.
He also runs the Shadow Cliff Group Lessons. Information about that can be found here: Shadow Cliff Group Lessons
Sam Stephenson has been a Shadow Cliff Shark since 2012. He is currently a junior at MacArthur High School where he has been a varsity swimmer for 3 years, and a district and regional swimmer. This is his second year as a junior coach.
Wesley Cox has been a Shadow Cliff Shark since 2015. He is currently a junior at Alamo Heights High School where he has been a varsity swimmer for 3 years, and a district, regional, and state swimmer. This is his second year as a junior coach.
JP Tracy has been a Shadow Cliff Shark since 2018. He is currently a sophomore at School of Science Technology College Preparatory. He has been a club swimmer with AAAA-NE for 3 years. This is his second year as a junior coach.
Kam Tune has been a Shadow Cliff Shark since 2018. She is currently a sophomore at MacArthur High School where she has been a varsity swimmer for 2 years, and a district, and regional swimmer. This is her second year as a Junior coach.
Kam is available for private lessons.
Alyson Biehl has been a Shadow Cliff Shark since 2018. She is currently a sophomore at Churchill High School where she is a varsity and district swimmer. This is her first year as a Junior coach.
Alyson is available for private lessons.
Addy Liese has been a Shadow Cliff Shark since 2018. She is currently a freshman at Churchill High School where she swims JV. This is her first year as a Junior coach.
Addy is available for private lessons.
Jonah began swimming in 2016 with the SAFIRE Sharks Special Olympics Swim Team, and continues to swim with them. He joined the MacArthur Swim Team in 2018, and has been a Shadow Cliff Shark Swimmer since 2019. He graduated from MacArthur High School in 2021, and received his associates degree from Palo Alto College. He is excited to help the kids learn how to have proper technique and to encourage them to try their best.
