Coach Russ is excited to be returning for his 17th season with the Copperfield Dolphins. He began swimming competitively with USA Swimming at age 7 and has loved the sport ever since. Coach Russ enjoys teaching swimming technique to the 7-10 age group and loves seeing each swimmer try for their personal best each week. During the day Coach Russ teaches elementary music, he worked in CFISD for 11 years and is now teaching in Magnolia ISD. When not coaching or teaching you might catch him playing drums with his German folk music band. Coach Russ loves to kayak with his family when he has the opportunity. He is married and has two children both who swam for the Copperfield Dolphins.

My swim team experience and love for swimming began as a 6 year old swimmer for Fermata Swim Team and Club in Aiken, SC. I swam for them each summer, adding in year round for Augusta Swim League (USA Swimming) 7th grade through my senior year. I became the assistant coach of my summer swim team after my senior year.

My coaching experience continued through college when I coached for a year round USA Team in Idaho Falls, ID while in school. After getting married we then moved to Rock Hill, SC where I ran the YMCA Swim Lesson program for 8 years and coach swim team as well for 2 years.

Swimming and coaching kids is my "Happy place" as well as my passion. I hope to spread that same passion to each and every one of our team members and families. This will be my 6th year coaching for the Copperfield Dolphins and I look forward to another great swim season! 

I started swimming at five years old with the Ponderosa Piranhas and competed in NWAL throughout elementary, middle, and high school. During high school, I worked as a swim instructor, and while in college I began coaching summer league. After competing as a varsity collegiate water polo athlete, I decided to return home to give back to the sport and community that shaped me.

I am currently the Head Water Polo Coach at Fleet and Langham Creek High School, serve as an assistant swim coach at LCHS, and work as a Head Coach for our Zone All-Star team. I’m excited to continue learning, growing, and building something special with each and every one of you.

i started swimming with the Copperfield Dolphins at age four and continued swimming with the team through age 18. Growing up in the program helped me develop a love for the sport and gave me confidence both in the water and in myself. I also swam competitively for club teams and began playing water polo in high school.

I now attend Texas A&M University where I am a Finance major and continue to play water polo. Swimming and being in the water have always been a huge part of my life, and the Copperfield Dolphins played a big role in shaping that experience. I’m excited to give back to the team I grew up with by helping younger swimmers improve their skills, build confidence, and enjoy their time in the water. I’m looking forward to a fun and successful season with the Dolphins!