CYAC Coaches

All CYAC coaches have current safety credentials and professional coaching certifications through the American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA). In addition, all prospective coaches undergo extensive background clearances and reference checks as part of the YMCA's pre-employment process. Our coaches are enthusiastic about swimming, enjoy working with swimmers of all ages and strive to be good role models of physical fitness and positive character values.

Head Coach - Don Remaly, MD

"Doc" brings 19 years of coaching experience and an attentive, personalized approach to coaching children of all abilities from ages 6 to 18. In fact, he was the National YMCA Coach of the Year in 1997, and a nominated finalist for 3 other years. He is certified by the American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA) as Level 5 coach, the highest professional level recognized. He has coached NCAA (Div. 1) champions, over a dozen YMCA National champions and also serves as an assistant coach for the University of Virginia mens' and women's swim teams. His professional interest in sports medicine and human physiology adds a dimension of knowledge and expertise that is unparalleled in our region.

"Don 'Doc' Remaly is not only a knowledgeable and talented coach, but he is an extraordinary gentleman. Doc's energy, enthusiasm, and passion for children and his sport are legendary. I am proud to have Doc coach my son and serve as a positive role model in his life."
Mark Bernardino, Head Swim Coach
University of Virginia

Assistant Coaches


		Jen Wood is welcomed back to CYAC as a second year coach. Jen is certified as Level 2 coaches by ASCA (American Swim Coaches Association) and is pursuing her doctorate in biochemistry/molecular genetics at UVa after graduating in 2000 with a B.S. degree in biology from Loyola University in Maryland. She was a competitive swimmer for 12 years including three years at the Bloomsburg Area YMCA (BAY)where she was a YMCA Nationals competitor.
		Erin Yarde returns as a second year assistant coach. She is a transplant from California and graduated from the University of California at Berkeley in 2001. While at Berkeley, Erin earned her B.A. in biology and rowed crew. She currently is pursuing a PhD in immunology at UVA. Erin brings 16 years of experience as a competitive swimmer and has also coached swimmers from age group to masters levels.
		Kevin Boyd has five years of experience as a swimmer at the Dynamo Swim Club in Atlanta and was a coach and instructor at Swim Atlanta and the Cooper Fitness Center of Dallas. Kevin is pursuing his PhD at UVA and he and his wife have a one year-old son!

Volunteer Assistant Coaches

		Shelley Remaly is a certified Level 3 Coach with 19 years of swim coaching experience. She serves the YMCA of the USA as an instructor for YMCA Swim Coaching, Priniciples of YMCA Swimming and Diving and Swim Officials courses. Shelley is on staff at the YMCA as the Development Director.

		Denise Griffin rejoins CYAC for her third year as a volunteer assistant coach, bringing with her 14 years as a competitive swimmer and previous coaching experience.

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