Balcones Country Club Sharks

My name is Garrett Mott and this will be my ninth year to be a Sharks swim coach. As Head Coach my goal is to promote the sport of swimming through time improvements and having fun. I believe the purpose of summer league is to grow swimmers as athletes and to help build their confidence through learning and improving strokes in a positive and supportive atmosphere. Most importantly, I swam for the sharks for 10 years and I want all these budding athletes to have memories of Sharks they will cherish just like I do!

As a swimmer, I swam for the Westwood Swim Team for 4 years and was captain my senior year. I was a regional qualifier for 2 years in the 200 Free and 200 Free Relay. Additionally, I swam with Nitro for 8 years. I'm so happy to be back at Westwood as the Assistant Swim Coach. I graduated from UT with degrees in Physics and Mathematics in December 2020 and went straight to teaching math and science at Westwood in Spring 2021. During my time with the Warriors, we have represented WHS at the UIL State Meet with tons of All State and All American recognized athletes.

Away from the pool, I enjoy playing piano and making spreadsheets to track and model random things in my life. I can't wait to get this season started and get on the road to lots of time Improvements, technical stroke improvements and so many fun memories in the making. Go Sharks!

Favorite Stroke:  Freestyle

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor:  Cookies and Cream

Hi, my name is Marley Kotick, and this is also my ninth year being a Sharks coach! I swam for the sharks before coming a coach, and swimming was always the number one activity I looked forward to in the summer. I love coaching because I get to and be a part of a great community of swimmers and continue making memories with the sharks. Through swimming and participating on a team I learned a lot of the values and characteristics I still withold today. 

My favorite thing about Sharks is the environment and support of the team. The athletes truly come together to support one another and families cheer and lift up all swimmers at the pool. This helps the swimmers love the sport and feel accomplished each week.

I am currently a 5th grade teacher at Maplewood Elementary. I will be wrapping up my 3rd year of teaching this spring. I am also beginning my 4th year coaching at Waterloo Swimming. At Waterloo, I was the interim Senior Coach and now am back to my assisting roles for both the age group and senior track groups. I went to the University of Texas at Austin, graduated in 2020, and earned my degree in Education. Prior to that, I swam for 4 years on the Westwood Swim Team and I swam club with Waterloo Swimming. Outside of swimming, I enjoy doing any activity outside, and love eating good food with friends!

Favorite Stroke:  Freestyle

Favorite Ice Cream:  Blue Bell's Cookie Two Step 

My name is Bria Rowe, and this will be my third year coaching for the Sharks. I will be one of the assistant coaches this year and am so excited to return to my Sharks family. I have been swim instructing for two years, pursuing my love of coaching young spirits and helping kids create cherished lifelong memories. My priority is to help all of our Sharks fall in love with swimming like I did. 

As for my journey, I graduated from Westwood High School in 2022, where I swam varsity for three years. I now attend George Washington University, where I study public health and have had the honor of being a two-time College Club Swimming National Championship qualifier and team record breaker. I am a year-round swim coach and now manager of the Washington, DC location for Tollefson Swimming. I hope to bring my extensive swimming knowledge to enhance the skills and brighten the lives of our Sharks. See you this summer!

Favorite Stroke: Backstroke

Favorite Ice Cream: Mango Sorbet 

Hi! My name is Morgan Vopat and this will be my first year as a Sharks coach! I swam for Sharks ever since I was super tiny (still hold a record!) and I continued to swim all throughout my high school career at Westwood! I have been a swim instructor at both Waterloo and Emler swim school, and I have been doing my own lessons for about two years now. I love being able to share my love of swimming through teaching, and it is my favorite thing watching the kids I teach swim their first race or win their first heat ribbon. I am so happy I get to experience that this summer and so excited to watch everyone grow into an amazing swimmer!

I graduated Westwood High School in 2023 where I swam for 4 years. I currently attend Texas State University where I am studying Business, and I have the honor of being a part of the Texas State swimming club! I work as an Adventure Trip leader so I absolutely love backpacking, hiking, kayaking, practically anything outdoors. I'm hyped to be able to use my experiences to help swimmers find their passions in the pool. Go Sharks!

Favorite Stroke: Backstroke

Favorite Ice Cream: Cookies and Cream

Hi! My name is Blake Cookson and this is my first year as a Sharks coach! I have swam for just over twelve years competitively and could never get enough of it. I have just about swam at every level and plan to swim in college for the Hendrix Warriors in Arkansas! My favorite part about coaching and instructing over the years has always been seeing the connections being made by the swimmer as they begin to realize they can achieve the goals set by themselves whether it's learning a new stroke or getting that desired time. I am just absolutely ecstatic that I get to work with all these Sharks and see them flourish as swimmers and people! 

I swam for the Cedar Park Timberwovles for all four years of High School and have just graduated this year. I have committed to swimming and studying Business at the University of Hendrix in Arkansas. I plan on taking full advantage of the many outdoor activities Arkansas has to offer! Go Sharks!

Favorite Stroke: Backstroke

Favorite Ice Cream: Strawberry Cheesecake