Meet our 2025 Swim team Coaches & Board Members
🏊♀️ Meet Our Coaches
Our swim team is lucky to be led by a passionate, energetic, and supportive coaching staff who are dedicated to helping each swimmer grow both in and out of the water. From teaching proper technique to building team spirit, our coaches make every practice and meet a positive experience for all.
We'd like to welcome back to the team our Head Coach, Jamie Breiten, Assistant Coach, Sam Iversen and for the first year at Lake Shawnee as an assistant coach, Michayla Vassallo
Head Coach – Jamie Breiten
Coach Jamie brings many years of swim coaching experience and a lifelong love of the water to our team. With a background in competitive swimming and a focus on skill development, teamwork, and fun, Coach Jamie is committed to helping every swimmer reach their potential—no matter their starting point.
Assistant Coaches – Sam Iverson & Michayla Vassallo
Coach Sam has been both former swimmer turned assistant coach who specializes in stroke technique and motivating younger swimmers. she bring such great energy for the team and positive vibes on and off the dock.
Coach Michayla was also a former swimmer turned coach who also specializes in stroke technique and motivating younger swimmers. She has been providing swim lessons at a local swim school and now very excited about joining her past team as a role model
Both of our Assistant Coaches make each practice both focused and fun, with a special talent for helping new competing swimmers feel confident and included.
🤝 Lake Shawnee Swim Team Board
Our Swim Team Board is the heart behind the scenes—supporting the coaches, organizing events, communicating with families, and keeping our season running smoothly. This dedicated group of parent volunteers works hard to create a fun, inclusive, and organized environment for all swimmers and their families.
👥 2025 Committee Members:
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Chairperson: Amy Szekula – Leads committee meetings and overall team coordinator
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Co Chairperson: Kira Crinnian – Assists chair and supports special projects
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Treasurer: Chang Lee– Manages team funds and budgets
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Secretary: Adrianna Russel – Sends team emails, maintains website updates, and social media
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Parent Liaison: Ed Crinnian– Helps organize parent volunteers for meets and events
👥👥 2025 Extended Members:
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LSST NJRLL (NJ Regional Lake League) Rep: Amy Szekula - Leads all communications and organization of the LSST activities required by the NJRLL
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Snack Shack Coordinator: Amy Szekula
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Facilities coordinator: Ryan Russel
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Newsletter Reports: Ed Crinnian
💬 Get Involved!
We’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers—whether you’d like to help at a meet, bring snacks, or join next year’s committee. Being involved is a great way to support the team and make new connections in the community.
To reach the committee, email us at: LSSTribe@gmail.com
Contact us:
Lake Shawnee Tribe Swim Team
Contact: LSSTribe@gmail.com
Address: 4 West Shawnee Trail, Wharton, NJ 07885