D.O.C.S.

"The coaches are "hands on" in the water most nights!

	Aaron Points Head Coach. Aaron started swimming for Metamora at the age of 4. He continued to swim for the Peoria YMCA Penguins and Richwoods High School. During his Junior year at RHS, the boys team was 3rd overall in the state of Illinois. Aaron was selected YMCA National Male swimmer of the Year in 1989. His favorite stroke is breaststroke. Watching indiviuals improve, teaching discipline that can be applied throughout life, and sharing a life skill with others are some of the many reasons he choose to coach.
	Brian Points Head Age Group Coach. Brian began swimming for the Metemora swim team when he was 8 years old. He continued to swim throughout his life. He has coached YMCA National Swimmers, Age Groups State and Central Zone Champions. His favorite stroke is backstroke. Brian enjoys working with the swimmers and helping them reach their personal swimming goals.
	Emily Points Team Manager and Coach. Emily learned to swim at a very young age and has always enjoyed being in and around the water. She became an American Red Cross lifeguard in 1998. She coached with River City Aquatics, then came to the DOC Swim team in 2003. Her favorite stroke is freestyle. Aaron and Emily have 3 girls and manage the DOC Swim Team. Emily also works at Pearce Community Center as a swim instructor. She enjoys watching swimmers improve and learn a skill they will use forever. In her free time, Emily enjoys photography, nature, and exploring with her children.
	Amanda McKinley Head Coach - Five Points practice site. Amanda started swimming when she was 6 for the Pekin YWCA. At the age of 7, she joined PAWW and swam there through high school. Amanda was a four-year varsity swimmer for Pekin High School and was conference champ in the 100 fly. She continued her swimming at Division I Missouri State. Amanda started her coaching career in 1999, then coached the Pekin Area Swim Team in 2000 & 2001. From 2003 to 2007 she coached two groups at PAWW. In the summers of 2002-2007, she also coached the E. Peoria Sonic Waves.
	Ashlee Sprenger Assistant Coach - Five Points practice site. Ashlee started swimming competitively when she was 6. She swam for Wedgewood and Woodruff HS. Her best strokes are breaststroke and freestyle. Ashlee started coaching with Aaron at River City Aquatics and came to DOCS in 2007. She has been working full time at Illinois Mutual for 8 years, and is currently in school at ICC. Her favorite part of coaching is the children -- teaching them and watching their progress. On a bad day, Ashlee says she can go to swim practice and the children brighten the rest of her day. She runs ½ marathons and the St Jude Run from St Louis to Peoria every August.
	Jessica Lieberman Assistant Coach - Manual HS practice site. Jessie began swimming at the age of 5 for the North Shore Swim Team in Wisconsin. Her favorite stroke is backstroke. Jessie is currently attending Bradley University with an major in Elementary Education, where she will graduate in December of 2009.
	Jim Burke Assistant Coach/Sprint Specialist - Manual HS practice site. Jim started competitive swimming in 1971 with Wedgewood and Peoria YMCA. During his youth, he held many team records. While swimming for Richwoods HS he competed at State, placing 2nd in 50 and 100 yard freestyle. Jim was awarded All-State and All-American team certifications in both events, while also qualifying for YMCA Nationals Jim earned a full swimming scholarship to Bradley, setting team records and serving as Varsity team co-captain. Jim is very enthusiastic about joining the DOCS coaching staff. He works for State Farm in Bloomington.
	Shannon Parker Assistant Coach - Manual HS practice site. Shannon has been swimming for many years. She swam through high school. Currently, she is an ISI Swimming Official and working her Meet Referee status. Her favorite stroke is backstroke and she enjoys watching the kids correct thier mistakes and make improvements.
	Matthew Storti Head Coach - Pearce Community Center practice site. Matt started swimming at 14. He swam through high school and then for Illinois State University. He received various varsity letters and other achievements throughout his career. His favorite stroke is backstroke. The most enjoyable part of coaching for Matt is watching the swimmers improve and mature.
	Katie Childs Assistant Coach - Manual HS practice site. Katie has been swimming since she was 6 at Willow Knolls Country Club. She has practiced with Peoria area clubs DDST and PAWW. She swam for Notre Dame High School and then for the Bloomington-Normal Waves. Katie enjoys working with the younger swimmers and sharing her vast knowledge of the different strokes.
	Jimmy Howard Assistant Coach - Five Points practice site. Jimmy started his swimming career at the age of 6 and was a member of various successful programs in the Peoria area: PAWW, CIA, and Richwoods HS. He continued to swim at colleges SLU and Butler. His favorite stroke is freestyle and fly sprints. Jimmy enjoys introducing athletes from other sports to swimming and getting them "hooked".
	Sean Gillen Assistant Coach - Pearce Community center practice site. Sean learned to swim at the age of 5 and was taught by his cousin who swam for ASU. His favorite stroke is freestyle. Sean is a 2009 Monmouth College graduate with a degree in Physical Education. He currently works for Pearce Community Center as the Aquatics Coordinator and a Personal Trainer.