Aquatics Staff

Staff Aquatics

Aquatics Staff

	Danielle Keil, Aquatics Supervisor Danielle has been working in aquatics since 2001. She has been a lifeguard, swim instructor, swim team coach and a supervisor over her years. She swam competitively for Deerfield High School and graduated in 2008 from Bradley University. At the club since: 2010 630.315.5325 • This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.



	Jennifer Heyer Olsen, Stingrays Head Coach Head Coach Jennifer Heyer Olsen graduated from Michigan State in 1988 and was inducted into the Michigan State Hall of Fame as the Gwen Norrell Hall of Fame Award Winner. She is WSC's Masters Swim Team Head Coach. Coach Heyer has her master's degree in administration, Type 75 certificate, kickboxing certification, and is ASCA certified Level 4. Coach Heyer taught Health education at St. Charles High School from 1989-1998. She was the Aquatics Manager at WSC for 6 years and was the Head Coach of the Girls' Swimming/Diving Team at Neuqua Valley High School from 2006-2008. Coach Heyer is currently the Varsity Assistant Swimming Coach at St. Charles North High School. She completed her first half Ironman in Lake Geneva in 2010, winning her age group. Coach Heyer has over 25 years of coaching experience. She was the St. Charles High School Girl's Swim Team Head Coach from 1989-2002, and from 1990-2001 lead her team to top 10 state finished each year, and top 3 finishes 9 of those years. In 1999, her state team set the record for most points scored at a Girls' State meet, and she had a perfect sectional - qualifying all three relays and two individuals in every meet, including for the state meet. Her 1999 team's IHSA State Records in the 100 yd Freestyle as well as 200 yd and 400 yd Freestyle Relays still stand. She coached 5 recipients of the Illinois Swimming Senior Swimmer of the Year Award, and several nominees many of the years. At the same time, she was Head Coach of the USA Swimming/Illinois Swimming-sanctioned St. Charles Swim Team's Girls' Senior Team, as well as Assistant Age Group Coach for 9/10 Boys and Girls. She also assisted with the High School Boys' Team, 1989-1991. Coach Heyer led St. Charles High School's Water Polo Team as Head Coach from 1990-1995, her team being one of the top 3 finishers in th state 3 out of 6 years. She was a 9-time Illinois High School Coach of the Year, won 6 consecutive state championships, 1999 National Champions, and has coached several Senior National Qualifiers, Olympic Trial Qualifiers, State Champions, State Record Holders, 3 National Record Holders, and over 75 All-Americans. Coach Heyer as inducted into the St. Charles Hall of Fame in 2004. Additionally, she was an Athletic, as well as an Academic All-American at Lyons Township High School, and again at Michigan State. Coach Heyer received the John Newman Award and was inducted into the Illinois Swimming Hall of Fame in 2010. This award is given through the Illinois Swimming Association to the person who during his/her career has promoted swimming in Illinois at all levels through leadership, service, and outstanding achievement. At the club since: 1999 630.315.5388 • This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.



	Suzanne Simoneau, Pre-Senior Team Coach A Master's level swimmer and mother of four, Sue is the Stingrays Pre-Senior Coach. She grew up in New York and has swum competitively since the age of 9, achieving local records in backstroke and freestyle as well as relays. While in high school, she competed on AAU and YMCA swim teams in addition to teaching swim lessons and lifeguarding. She continued swimming competitively while a student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY where she received her Bachelors of Science in Computer Science. The Simoneau children have been involved in age group competitive swimming for 8 years and three are currently swimming with the WSC Stingrays. Sue coached the Bronze squad spring/summer 2005, the Silver squad fall/winter 2005-06, assisted with the Gold squad fall/winter 2005-06 and coached the Silver squad for spring/summer/fall/winter 2005-06 seasons. She has also co-coached the Pre-Senior squad for spring/summer 2007. At the club since: 2005 630.690.0887 • This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.



	Meredith Beebe, Pre-Senior/Gold/Bronze Stingray Coach; PreTeam Coach; Masters Coach Meredith grew up in St. Charles where she swam since age 5. She swam on St. Charles' East High School's varsity team for 4 years and was recruited to San Diego State where she swam for 2 years and recently graduated with a BA in Liberal Studies. During her time in San Diego she was a swim coach for South Bay Aquatics in Chula Vista. Swimming is a very big part of her life and she hopes to spread her talents to WSC. Meredith plans to become an elementary teacher. At the club since: 2011



	Nick DeCraene, Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Nick has previously worked at Northside Pool teaching swim lessons. He is a lifeguard and swim instructor at WSC. A senior at Wheaton North, he also enjoys playing volleyball. At the club since: 2011



	Tim Gablin, Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Tim is a lifeguard and swim instructor at WSC. He has also been a competitive swimmer and enjoys playing numerous musical instruments. At the club since: 2011 630.690.0887 x325



	Haley Gaede, Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Haley is a swim instructor and lifeguard at WSC. She is a senior at Wheaton North. At the club since: 2011



	Kylie Paul, Swim Instructor Kylie is a swim instructor at WSC. She used to swim competitively for the Stingrays Swim Team. At the club since: 2011



	Jorie Pelafas, Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Jorie is a lifeguard and swim instructor at WSC. She plays golf at Wheaton North and also works in WSC's Child Care. At the club since: 2011



	Rachel Poelarends, Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Rachel graduated from Geneva College (PA) in 2004. She has numerous years of swim lessons and lifeguard experience, mainly through the YMCA in St. Louis. Rachel is also attending Wheaton College to obtain her Masters. At the club since: 2011



	Laura Schlenker, Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Laura is a swim instructor and lifeguard at WSC. She is a junior at Wheaton Warrenville South and is a swimmer on the Stingrays Swim Team. At the club since: 2011



	Amy Hummel, Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Amy is a swim instructor and lifeguard at WSC. She is a senior at Wheaton North, where she swims competitively. Amy is also a swimmer on the Stingrays Swim Team. At the club since: 2010



	Ryan Thill, Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Ryan is a swim instructor and lifeguard at WSC. He recently graduated from Wheaton College with his Masters. At the club since: 2005



	Tara Tsaparis, Lifeguard & Swim Instructor Tara is a junior at Wheaton North where she swims competitively. She is a lifeguard and swim instructor at WSC. At the club since: 2010