Coaches
Coaches 2023
Martha Wright grew up as a Ragin' Ray and developed a love for swimming and this community. She founded the Risin' Rays program in 2010 for the youngest athletes and the Agin' Rays Masters program in 2012 for the oldest. She is a year round competitive coach at Dynamo Swim Club, bringing new members into the world of USA swimming and coaching several of the top age group swimmers in Georgia. Her goals in life include collecting as many smiles and hugs from as many athletes as she can.
Cordarro was born at Dynamo Swim Club in 2007 but he's probably much older. He was adopted by Echo Ridge in 2011 and has fallen in love with the club with no signs of leaving. When away from Echo he runs a lessons program at Dynamo. Something in which he has done for 17 years. He is loved, adored, and mistaken for Carlton Banks by many. With a flag in one hand and rally mask on, he's ready to help Coach Martha lead the Ragin' Rays to VICTORY for another season.
Anna Beth is a rising Junior at St. Bonaventure University. She swims on the Division 1 team, and swam at Echo for 5 years. She has coached and done private lessons for 5 years with Echo and Dynamo for 1 year. She has swam competitively for 14 years, and cannot wait to return to Echo for the 2024 season!email: [email protected] phone: 706-573-4561 rate: $30 for 30 minutes
Nick Harrison has been a swimmer at Echo Ridge since he was 8 and a coach for the third summer now. He is currently majoring in civil engineering at Penn State and graduated from Chamblee High School in 2023. Outside of summer swim, Nick enjoys playing in the Penn State marching band, camping, and competing with the Penn State Triathlon Club. He is so excited to come back for another great summer!
Reach out for private lessons- $25 for a half hour
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 404-734-8050
Zac Hilimire has been a member of the Ragin' Rays for the past thirteen years. Currently, he is finishing up his freshman year at NYU. Prior to college he attended Paideia where he ran cross country and track and previously was a member of the Lakeside Varsity Swim Team. Zac's prior swimming experience contains several years at both Dynamo Swim Club and the Northeast Athletic Club. He is very much looking forward to his fourth season as a coach!
Lesson Fees: $30 a half hour
Hello! My name is Ally Thorne, I just finished my junior year at Mercer University, where I plan on being a middle school teacher! I swam for Echo for 10 years. I used to swim competitively at Dynamo for 7 years and this will be my fifth year as a swim instructor there there as well. Though I am no longer a swimmer, I am excited to continue to support the team by coaching! This will be my eighth year coaching! On top of coaching I teach private lessons. I can teach all ages starting from 3 years old. I help with proper stroke technique, improve speeds, or just help a child get over their fear of the water.
Rates: $35 for 30 minutes
Phone number: 4703126543
Annie Wahlen swam at Echo for 14 years and has been coaching for three years. She attends the University of Tennessee, majoring in Special Education. She graduated from Chamblee High School in 2022, where she swam on the varsity swim team for 4 years, serving as team captain her senior year. She also swam at Dynamo Swim Club for 6 years and was an instructor at Dynamo Swim School. Outside of the pool, Annie enjoys embroidery, playing Sudoku, crafting, and spending time with her friends. She is beyond excited for this season!
Reach out to Annie for private lessons or book straight from the link below! $30 per half hour.
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Saleem Cassoobhoy is a rising senior at the Paideia School and previously went to Cliff Valley School. He has been swimming for the Ragin’ Rays since he was 6 years old and was a coach last year. He swims competitively for the Dynamo swim club team and is the varsity swim captain at Paideia School. This summer, Saleem is excited to spend lots of time having fun at the pool.
Reach out to Saleem for private lessons. $25 per half hour.
Email: [email protected]
Kate Winter started her swim career in 2012 with the Rising Rays program. She developed a love for swimming and the Echo community. Kate is a rising 10th grader at Lakeside High School where she swam on the Varsity swim team as a freshman. Kate currently works as an instructor at Dynamo Swim School. Outside of the pool Kate participates in the LHS Cheerleading Team, enjoys music and spending time with her friends. Kate is excited to serve her first year as an Echo Jr. Coach. Please reach out to Kate for a private lesson! $25/30 min
Born in 2014, Reggie The Ray has been supporting and cheering on our Rising Rays and Ragin Rays team at every meet. His hobbies include the macarena, high-fiving athletes, and waving to his adoring fans.