Coach Sara is a USA Swimming–certified coach, volunteer coach at Freedom High School, and Executive Director and President of the Bethlehem Aquatic Club. A former Bethlehem Aquatic Club swimmer, Sara grew up swimming at the Bethlehem YMCA, where she is a current record holder. She was a state-ranked swimmer at Liberty High School and went on to compete for the University of Delaware (1996–2000), where she won America East Championships and was named UD Female Athlete of the Year in 1998.

With more than 25 years of coaching experience, Sara has coached teams in Virginia and Delaware, including NWSC and YMCA Stars. Professionally, she works in the nonprofit sector supporting youth and is deeply involved in the community and local schools.

Sara is married to Todd Collins, and together they have four sons who play multiple sports—though swimming is their favorite. Outside the pool, she enjoys running, spinning, and lifting, but traveling with her family brings her the biggest smiles.

Coach Jaime is a former Bethlehem Aquatic Club swimmer who grew up training with the Bethlehem YMCA Stars, Northwest Swim Club, and Liberty High School under coaches Bill and Sherry Ruth. She went on to compete at Wheaton College, where she earned All-American honors twice.

Jaime returned to the Lehigh Valley and has contributed to the local swim community as a coach for Southern Lehigh and Bethlehem Stars. In addition to her coaching role, she serves as Treasurer on the Bethlehem Aquatic Club Board, supporting the organization’s continued growth and success.

Outside of coaching, Jaime is an elementary art teacher at Spring Garden Elementary School, where she shares her passion for creativity with her students. She enjoys open-water swimming, cycling, and paddleboarding. Her daughter is a 2026 graduate of Liberty High School and will continue her swimming career at East Stroudsburg University.

Alexa Kutch is a former student athlete and current high school teacher. Most recently, she was the swim coach at Freedom High School and Blue Eagle Swim Team in Nazareth,  PA. 

Alexa swam competitively for 15 years, where in that time, she was able to collect several accolades: multiple district and PA state medalist, PIAA District XI meet record holder in the 100 backstroke as well as Easton Area High School’s 100 backstroke and 100 butterfly team and pool records. She attended college at Drexel University where she continued to make a name for herself on the pool deck. Alexa was able to compete in some of swimmings most elite meets including US Nationals, NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships, and U.S. Olympic Team Trials. In her senior year, she made history by becoming the first Colonial Athletic Conference woman to sweep the backstroke events all four years of eligibility. 

She still holds the Drexel and CAA records in the 100 and 200 backstroke. Along the way, she collected 18 CAA medals (14 of those being gold). Now having switched roles from swimmer to coach, Alexa looks to instill this level of success in the next generation of swimmers. 

Coach David is a current NCAA Division III swimmer at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he competes as a member of the Calvin Men’s Swimming Team. A Liberty High School graduate, David earned multiple District XI medals, qualified for the PIAA State Championships, and competed year-round with the Blue Eagle Swim Team.

In his first collegiate season, David earned All-Conference honors and competed at the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships, where he achieved All-American Second Team recognition in two events. His primary stroke specialties are butterfly and freestyle.

David began his swimming career as a summer league swimmer with the Hanover Stingrays and later trained with the Bethlehem YMCA, building a strong foundation in the sport. He is passionate about helping young swimmers develop proper technique, build confidence in the water, and reach their competitive goals. David is excited to share his experience and enthusiasm with the Bethlehem Tides.

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Coach Victoria is a former Drexel University swimmer with deep roots in the Lehigh Valley swimming community. She trained and competed for the Easton YMCA, Nazareth YMCA, Lehigh Valley Aquatics (LVA), Blue Eagle Swim Team, and Nazareth High School, while also participating in summer league programs including Palmer Swim Team and Nazareth Narwhals.

Throughout her competitive career, Victoria earned numerous accolades, including multiple PIAA District and State medals. She was named the 2017 Coordinated Health Female Athlete of the Year, qualified for USA Swimming Junior Nationals, and went on to become a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) individual and relay medalist at Drexel. She also earned recognition as an NSCA Strength and Conditioning All-American and qualified for the CSCAA National Invitational Championships.

With more than 14 years of coaching experience, Victoria has worked with a wide range of programs, including Palmer Swim Team, Nazareth Narwhals, Nazareth SFYS, Blue Eagle Swim Team (both lessons and competitive levels), and Drexel University. She is passionate about creating a positive and supportive environment where swimmers can grow, emphasizing strong relationships built on honesty, encouragement, and a little bit of fun along the way.

Coach Krista brings a lifelong passion for swimming and strong YMCA roots to the Tides Ripples program. She began her swimming career with the Meadville YMCA swim team in Pennsylvania, where she developed a love for distance events, particularly the 500 freestyle, and earned her team’s “Most Tenacious” award during high school.

Krista continued her swimming career at Swarthmore College (2000–2004), where she was part of the women’s team that captured the program’s first and second Centennial Conference Championships. Her connection to the sport remains strong through both her involvement in officiating and her family’s participation in competitive swimming.

Krista and her family relocated to Bethlehem in 2023, and both of her children swim for the Bethlehem YMCA during the winter season. Her older son is also a member of the Liberty High School swim team. Krista is a YMCA Level I swim official and is passionate about creating a positive, encouraging environment where young swimmers can build confidence and develop their skills. Outside of the pool, she enjoys reading, running, and photography.

Coach Sarah brings lifelong ties to Bethlehem and a passion for swimming to the Tides Ripples program. She grew up competing for West Side Pool, the Bethlehem YMCA, Northwest Swim Club, and the Liberty High School swim team, building a strong foundation in the sport. Her love for the water has continued into adulthood through triathlons and open-water swimming.

Sarah remains actively involved in the community through both education and fitness. She is a teacher at Bethlehem Catholic, a realtor with Keller Williams, and a spin and aqua fitness instructor at Valley Wellness and the Bethlehem Township Community Center. She is excited to return to West Side Pool, where she previously worked as a lifeguard, swim instructor, and coach.

She is passionate about helping young swimmers develop confidence and essential life skills while fostering a love for the sport. Outside of the pool, Sarah is a proud mom of three and grandmother to one.

Samantha Miller is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. She has a bachelors degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in strength and conditioning. With years of experience in one-on-one personal training and group fitness settings with Orangetheory Fitness and Full Circle Training, Samantha is excited to design and execute training for our Tides athletes! 

Coach Mike is entering his first season as a Tides dryland coach, bringing decades of strength training and athletic development experience to the program. A Bethlehem native, Mike attended Bethlehem Catholic High School, where he was an All-Conference athlete in both soccer and football.

He went on to earn a football scholarship to East Stroudsburg University, where he was a four-year starter and three-year All-Conference selection as a punter and kickoff specialist. Mike graduated in 1997 with a degree in Sports Fitness Management.

Mike has been dedicated to youth fitness and athletic performance in the Lehigh Valley for more than 25 years. He began his career at the Bethlehem YMCA as the Fitness and Youth Sports Director and has successfully operated his own personal training business since 2010, working with athletes of all ages to improve strength, conditioning, and overall performance.

Outside of coaching, Mike enjoys spending time with his family, staying active through regular workouts, and traveling to the beach and Disney destinations. He and his wife, Katie, have been married for nearly 20 years and have five children: Ava, Brendan, Ella, Gemma, and Logan. They are members of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.

Coach Frank brings more than 25 years of diving experience to the Lehigh Valley and is the founder of the Lehigh Diving Club. He began his coaching career at Easton High School in 1986 before serving as Head Diving Coach at Lehigh University for 12 years, where he developed competitive divers and elevated the program’s success.

Frank later established and led a club program at Lehigh University, where he coached several divers to the national level. Continuing his commitment to growing the sport locally, he is now building the next chapter of Lehigh Diving Club at Emmaus High School, where he also serves as a coach and is currently in his seventh year with the program.

After a brief break from coaching to raise his family, Frank returned to the pool when his daughter pursued diving in high school—reigniting his passion for mentoring young athletes. He remains dedicated to developing skilled, confident divers and expanding opportunities for the sport throughout the Lehigh Valley.