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| Coaching Staff |
- BS in Science and Education
- M.S. in Food Science / Nutrition
- M.S. in Exercise Science
- ASCA Level 4 certified coach
- Certified Instructor - First Aid, CPR, WSI, and Lifeguard Training American Red Cross
- Swim coach since 1986 - High Schools, Swim Camps, and USS Club
- Iowa Swimming, Inc General Chair
- 2002 Iowa Senior Coach of the Year
- 2006 Iowa Age Group Coach of the Year
- 2009 Iowa Age Group Coach of the Year
Allan McCallum is CIA’s Assistant Head Coach. From 2010-12, he was the head coach of the Rapid City Racers, in Rapid City, South Dakota. He has been actively involved with swimming for the past 18 years. As a nationally ranked age group swimmer, high school All American, and recipient of All Conference honors as a member of the men’s varsity team at Texas Christian University, he brings an intimate knowledge of the value that swimming can play in a person’s life. His love of swimming translates into a passion for coaching. He holds a Masters in Coaching and Physical Education, and is an ASCA Level 4 certified coach. Allan has coached at the club and collegiate levels. As an Assistant Coach, He helped the Northern State's Women's team earn academic All- American honors. Allan believes that the sport of swimming teaches individuals valuable life lessons that they carry with them well beyond their years in the sport. He seeks to create an atmosphere of excellence on a daily basis where swimmers learn the value of commitment, accountability, respect, and hard work.
Emily spent many years swimming for the North Side Otters and Johnston High School. She now attends Iowa State University where she is pursuing a degree in Marketing and Advertising. Emily also coaches figure skating for both the Des Moines Figure Skating Club (DMFSC) and the Ames Figure Skating Club. She truly enjoys coaching and working with kids!
Molly grew up in Des Moines. She swam for Dowling High School (200 and 500 free) and Mankato State University. She graduated from Iowa State University and worked during college as an assistant coach for ACAC. She started as a CIA assistant coach in March 2008 and especially enjoys the Intro and Age Group swimmers. Her favorite swimmer is always the one with a sense of humor!
Tim grew up in Des Moines and swam for Hoover High School and Texas A&M University. He started coaching while still in high school. The swimmers he has coached include dozens of state champions, All-Americans, six members of the current CIA coaching staff, and an American Record Holder (thanks Ben Van Roekel, Dave Joensen and Eddie Reese!). Tim was the head swimming coach at Hoover High School for both boys and girls between 1996 and 2008 and is the current head coach for the Wakonda Club summer swim team.
Eddy enjoys coaching swimmers of all ages and will work with them to improve any or all strokes. Eddy began swimming at the age of 4. He swam for DM Lincoln High School and then played water polo at the University of Iowa. He currently plays water polo for the Des Moines Water Polo Club. Eddy and his wife have one son, Owen.
From his 38 year involvement with swimming, Arkady Lichinsky brings a wealth of experience to Central Iowa Aquatics. As a swimmer in Kishinev, Moldova (former USSR), he was the senior 100 fly champion for four straight years (1976-1979). After immigrating to the US, he coached the WDM Metro Torpedoes to four consecutive second-place conference finishes. From his first year coaching at CIA, he counts the Age Group State Long Course Championship as a special memory. Arkady's dedication to coaching is matched only by his devotion to his two sons, both of whom have swum with CIA (one is swimming currently). Arkady's history as a coach, immigrant, and father gives him a unique perspective on the value of swimming: discipline, setting goals, and the great feeling when these goals are achieved. Arkady enjoys "taking part in a young person's dreams to become, not only a better swimmer, but a better person." Outside of swimming, his interests are soccer, movies, reading, and spending time with his wife and two sons.
Ed has been a member of CIA since 2000 and has a total of 16 years of competitive swimming experience. Here are some highlights from his years of swimming:
Tim began swimming for CIA in 6th grade and joined the coaching staff in 2008. He swam four years at Hoover High School and also played water polo at the Univ. of Iowa. After graduating from the Univ. of Iowa in 2008, he changed direction and earned a nursing degree at Grandview University. When not at work or on deck, he is entertained by Lars, his energetic yellow lab.
Jennifer has played many roles at CIA including parent, swimming official, and co-meet director. In 2011, she began coaching and has completed the requirements for ASCA Level 1 certification. Her love of both teaching and swimming is what drew her to coaching. She especially enjoys helping younger swimmers progress to the next level, have fun, and develop a love for swimming. Altoona is home to Jennifer, her husband John (also a CIA co-meet director), and their two children. During the day, she is the Retention Coordinator at the Altoona Campus, where she also works with the learn to swim program.
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