Liz says: “USMS has enabled me to stay involved with a sport I love. From my first masters nationals at Coral Springs in 1987, I have been a member and competitor. When I moved to AZ in 1996 I immediately became involved with our LMSC. The people I have met thru AZ Masters have become great friends, and many have inspired me and motivated me. The relays I’ve been fortunate enough to be a part of rank right up there with relay memories from NCAAs, especially the women’s world record we set in Cupertino in 2010.”

“I’m most grateful to be the coach of the NAU masters group for over 20 years. Starting my day at least twice a week with this group of people has enhanced my life. One of the things I have missed most during our pandemic shut down is the smiles of our swimmers after they’ve challenged themselves and completed a great workout. I’m so fortunate to have such a great group of people to coach!”

Jeff is the Co-Founder and hugely popular coach of Dolphins Of The Desert Swimming Academy. He has been the AZLMSC volunteer election admin, and representative at the USMS National Convention.

Jeff competed in three U.S. Olympic Trials, in 1992, 1996 and 2012.

.In 1999, Jeff discovered Masters Swimming and initially used the workouts as a way to stay in shape, vowing to never compete in another high-stress meet. That vow didn’t last long. At the 2003 Masters National Championships, Jeff won five events and set his first national record in the 100 breast. The following summer, Jeff set a Masters World Record in the 100-meter Individual Medley. More national records and world records followed.