____________________________________________________________ Swim Fanatics Swim Club____________ Our Staff 2009-2010 |
Anitra Fulton, Program Director
Anitra was born April 7th in Columbia, SC. She moved from there to Oak Ridge,
NC at the age of 16 with her 3 siblings and parents. After graduating from
Greensboro Technical College in 2000 with an Associate Degree in Emergency
Medical Science/Paramedic, she attended two years at the University of North
Carolina in Greensboro as a Biology/Pre-Med student. Anitra and her husband
Michael have two children. Liam age 5 and Charley Grace age 1. The four of them
reside in High Point with their two dogs Luke and Toby. Anitra enjoys life as a
working mom and has had her son Liam swimming since he was 4 months old. She
enjoys having both her children active in swim lessons. Anitra's first swimming
experiences began for her at 6 months of age, when her parents took her to her
first water-babies class. Her mother was determined that all her children would be
strong swimmer's for life, so Anitra continued taking swim lessons until the end of
her grade school years. She has spent most her life in and around water. People
find it most surprising that Anitra was a beach life guard in Myrtle Beach, SC in her
early 20's. She also went on to achieve certifications in life guarding, CPR, swim
instruction, aquatic therapy/water exercise instructing and USA coaching. She has
been teaching swim lessons for 17 years. Anitra is the Program Director and
Business Owner of Swim Fanatics, Inc.
Anitra C Fulton
336.287.6109
swimfanatics@triad.rr.com
Anitra was born April 7th in Columbia, SC. She moved from there to Oak Ridge,
NC at the age of 16 with her 3 siblings and parents. After graduating from
Greensboro Technical College in 2000 with an Associate Degree in Emergency
Medical Science/Paramedic, she attended two years at the University of North
Carolina in Greensboro as a Biology/Pre-Med student. Anitra and her husband
Michael have two children. Liam age 5 and Charley Grace age 1. The four of them
reside in High Point with their two dogs Luke and Toby. Anitra enjoys life as a
working mom and has had her son Liam swimming since he was 4 months old. She
enjoys having both her children active in swim lessons. Anitra's first swimming
experiences began for her at 6 months of age, when her parents took her to her
first water-babies class. Her mother was determined that all her children would be
strong swimmer's for life, so Anitra continued taking swim lessons until the end of
her grade school years. She has spent most her life in and around water. People
find it most surprising that Anitra was a beach life guard in Myrtle Beach, SC in her
early 20's. She also went on to achieve certifications in life guarding, CPR, swim
instruction, aquatic therapy/water exercise instructing and USA coaching. She has
been teaching swim lessons for 17 years. Anitra is the Program Director and
Business Owner of Swim Fanatics, Inc.
Anitra C Fulton
336.287.6109
swimfanatics@triad.rr.com
Sasha Kuznezov, Head Swim Coach
Sasha was born July 11th in Stamford, Connecticut but he grew up in Watkins
Glen, New York. While pursuing his Bachelor’s in Science in Physical and Health
Education K-12, Sasha graduated from Ithaca College. As an athlete, he was a four-
year letterman with Ithaca College swim team and was recognized as an All-
American status swimmer. After finishing his undergraduate degree, Sasha
continued his education at Cortland State University for his Masters Degree in
Physical Education. It was during this time Sasha was able to land his first
coaching opportunity as Ithaca High School’s head swim coach. During his two
years as a high school coach, he coached two high school swimming All-
Americans and a 2-time state champion. This opportunity helped Sasha channel
his passion and dreams of continuing a coaching career. Sasha grew in his
reputation as a coach and sought careers as both the assistant coach for Ithaca
College men’s swim team and the Lansing Cats swim coach, a recognized United
States swim club in NY for children and adults. Sasha transferred here to
Greensboro, NC to work for Swim Fanatics. As Swim Fanatics Head Coach, Sasha
develops and implements all team related programs. Including developmental
and competitive swim team environments. Sasha brings to Swim Fanatics both
team environment expertise and a unique approach to stroke development and
team building. In addition to Sasha’s coaching certifications, he is also certified as
a lifeguard, lifeguard trainer, CPR Professional Rescuer and is a WSI certified
instructor. He hopes to continue teaching and coaching, while bringing the
excitement, joys and lifetime rewards of swimming to those he works with. Swim
Fanatics is proud to have Sasha as our Head Coach!
Sasha Kuznezov
607-742-8056
sfsccoachsasha@hotmail.com
Sasha was born July 11th in Stamford, Connecticut but he grew up in Watkins
Glen, New York. While pursuing his Bachelor’s in Science in Physical and Health
Education K-12, Sasha graduated from Ithaca College. As an athlete, he was a four-
year letterman with Ithaca College swim team and was recognized as an All-
American status swimmer. After finishing his undergraduate degree, Sasha
continued his education at Cortland State University for his Masters Degree in
Physical Education. It was during this time Sasha was able to land his first
coaching opportunity as Ithaca High School’s head swim coach. During his two
years as a high school coach, he coached two high school swimming All-
Americans and a 2-time state champion. This opportunity helped Sasha channel
his passion and dreams of continuing a coaching career. Sasha grew in his
reputation as a coach and sought careers as both the assistant coach for Ithaca
College men’s swim team and the Lansing Cats swim coach, a recognized United
States swim club in NY for children and adults. Sasha transferred here to
Greensboro, NC to work for Swim Fanatics. As Swim Fanatics Head Coach, Sasha
develops and implements all team related programs. Including developmental
and competitive swim team environments. Sasha brings to Swim Fanatics both
team environment expertise and a unique approach to stroke development and
team building. In addition to Sasha’s coaching certifications, he is also certified as
a lifeguard, lifeguard trainer, CPR Professional Rescuer and is a WSI certified
instructor. He hopes to continue teaching and coaching, while bringing the
excitement, joys and lifetime rewards of swimming to those he works with. Swim
Fanatics is proud to have Sasha as our Head Coach!
Sasha Kuznezov
607-742-8056
sfsccoachsasha@hotmail.com
Rogers Cecchini, Assist Coach/Swim Instructor
Rogers returns to Swim Fanatics this year to coach and instruct swim lessons
for our Spring Session. We are happy to welcome him back! Rogers worked for
SFSC last Spring and Summer. He grew up swimming in Greensboro. He is a
Rogers Cecchini
lrcecchini@gtcc.mailcruiser.com
Rogers returns to Swim Fanatics this year to coach and instruct swim lessons
for our Spring Session. We are happy to welcome him back! Rogers worked for
SFSC last Spring and Summer. He grew up swimming in Greensboro. He is a
Rogers Cecchini
lrcecchini@gtcc.mailcruiser.com
"You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get."
Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps
John Welchman, Assist Coach/Swim Instructor
John was born May 6th in Stamford, Connecticut. At seven years old, John, his two
older sisters and parents moved to Greensboro, NC because of a job transfer. He
attended school at Greensboro Day School and Graduated in 2001 as a Bengal.
John participated in a variety of athletics throughout his childhood. Including
swimming, soccer, baseball & hockey. Swimming being his real passion, he
swam for local swim teams for 9 years. John's undergrad is in Computer
Technology from Brookstone College in Greensboro. His current interest is in Fire
Fighting and he plans to pursue a career full-time in that industry. John is a newly
wed, he and his wife Emily were married last summer of 2009. They will welcome
their first child (it's a boy) in September 2010! John comes to Swim Fanatics with a
strong personal background in swimming that includes swimming on the varsity
team of GDS for 5 years. John embraces many swim talents and claims
Breaststroke to be his favorite choice of swimming. He also teaches swim lessons
for Swim Fanatics year round and has proven to be a strong asset to our program.
John loves to teach breaststroke and enjoys helping young age group swimmers
develop their strokes.
John Welchman
jdwelchman@hotmail.com
John was born May 6th in Stamford, Connecticut. At seven years old, John, his two
older sisters and parents moved to Greensboro, NC because of a job transfer. He
attended school at Greensboro Day School and Graduated in 2001 as a Bengal.
John participated in a variety of athletics throughout his childhood. Including
swimming, soccer, baseball & hockey. Swimming being his real passion, he
swam for local swim teams for 9 years. John's undergrad is in Computer
Technology from Brookstone College in Greensboro. His current interest is in Fire
Fighting and he plans to pursue a career full-time in that industry. John is a newly
wed, he and his wife Emily were married last summer of 2009. They will welcome
their first child (it's a boy) in September 2010! John comes to Swim Fanatics with a
strong personal background in swimming that includes swimming on the varsity
team of GDS for 5 years. John embraces many swim talents and claims
Breaststroke to be his favorite choice of swimming. He also teaches swim lessons
for Swim Fanatics year round and has proven to be a strong asset to our program.
John loves to teach breaststroke and enjoys helping young age group swimmers
develop their strokes.
John Welchman
jdwelchman@hotmail.com
Alex Farlow, Assist Coach/Swim Instructor
Alex was born on June 13th in Seattle, Washington. Her parents moved around the
west coast before they settled in Jamestown, NC, in 1996. Alex graduated from
Ragsdale High School in 2002 and went on to earn a BS in Business Administration
with a concentration in Community Leadership from UNC-Greensboro in 2006. In
the corporate world, Alex was a Commercial Property Manager for a local firm.
This summer Alex will have been married for 4 years to her college sweetheart
Ron. They have two German Shepherds; Caesar and Abra. Alex is also an
endurance athlete having completed a marathon and 2 Half Ironman's as well as
numerous small events. Currently, she is in training for her first Full Ironman,
which entails a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run. Alex brings to
Swim Fanatics a very experienced, knowledgeable, and well-rounded
background. She has been teaching swim lessons for 15 years. Although a quick
swimmer, Alex's real passion has always been coaching and stroke development.
Alex's 12 years of coaching include (summer CSA, masters, college level and
indoor youth). In addition, she was a 3 year team captain for Ragsdale's Swim
Team. Alex has coached multiple NC state and city league champions and golden
swimmers. Alex has also coached numerous masters swimmers from beginner to
advanced level.
Alex Farlow
ahfarlow@aol.com
Alex was born on June 13th in Seattle, Washington. Her parents moved around the
west coast before they settled in Jamestown, NC, in 1996. Alex graduated from
Ragsdale High School in 2002 and went on to earn a BS in Business Administration
with a concentration in Community Leadership from UNC-Greensboro in 2006. In
the corporate world, Alex was a Commercial Property Manager for a local firm.
This summer Alex will have been married for 4 years to her college sweetheart
Ron. They have two German Shepherds; Caesar and Abra. Alex is also an
endurance athlete having completed a marathon and 2 Half Ironman's as well as
numerous small events. Currently, she is in training for her first Full Ironman,
which entails a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run. Alex brings to
Swim Fanatics a very experienced, knowledgeable, and well-rounded
background. She has been teaching swim lessons for 15 years. Although a quick
swimmer, Alex's real passion has always been coaching and stroke development.
Alex's 12 years of coaching include (summer CSA, masters, college level and
indoor youth). In addition, she was a 3 year team captain for Ragsdale's Swim
Team. Alex has coached multiple NC state and city league champions and golden
swimmers. Alex has also coached numerous masters swimmers from beginner to
advanced level.
Alex Farlow
ahfarlow@aol.com
Swim Fanatics, Inc
"Where Swimming is more that just a Sport, It's a Passion!"
"Where Swimming is more that just a Sport, It's a Passion!"
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