2024 Coaches
Meet our incredible 2024 coaching team!
Head Coach
Bobby Hammond
Assistant Coaches
Allesandra "Ally" Williams
Ian Sweazey
Junior Coaches
Audrey Crose
Gabe Espelid
Gianna Williams
Gracie Summers
Head Coach Bobby Hammond
Coach Bobby Hammond comes to us with a long history of helping swimmers find a lifelong love and passion for the sport of swimming! Bobby grew up in New Jersey and has been coaching for over 8 years. Bobby's coaching highlights include: being selected as a New Jersey Zone Team Coach, directly coaching more than 40 first time sectional qualifiers, and coaching 50+ first time State qualifiers in both New Jersey and at Gold Aquatic Club in Woodstock. As an athlete, Bobby has been an Elite triathlete for many years and a member of Team USA competing in triathlons around the continent representing our country.
On a personal note, Bobby was also named a USA Triathlon All American for 12 consecutive years, and maintained a top 3 national age-group ranking in Triathlon since he got his first endorsement deals at the age of 12!
When asked why Bobby loves coaching swimming he says "I am passionate about passing on my love for the sport, guiding athletes as they go about learning important life lessons, and helping teach the importance of values both in and out the pool while inspiring swimmers to chase their dreams!"
Assistant Coach Ally Williams
Hey ‘cudas! I’m coach Ally, and I’m so excited to return as an assistant coach for my third year in a row! I’m a current sophomore at Columbus State University, and I’m majoring in communications with a focus in film production. In my free time, I love hanging out with my friends, swimming, writing, creating short films, and enjoying nature. I’m SUPER excited for this season and I can’t wait to see new and familiar faces. Go ‘cudas!!
Assistant Coach Ian Sweazey
Hey Barracudas! I'm lan Sweazey and I am so excited to be coaching for a third year at Bradshaw. I’m a rising Senior at Sequoyah High School. I've been swimming for Bradshaw for 8 years and I've just finished my third year swimming for Sequoyah. I also play varsity soccer for Sequoyah. I'm looking forward to a great season with all of you and I am available for swim lessons! GO 'CUDAS!
Junior Coach Audrey Crose
Hey Barracudas! My name is Audrey Crose, and I am so excited to coach again this year! I am currently a senior in high school graduating in May 2024. In the fall I plan to attend Liberty University and study Exercise Science and Camp & Outdoor Adventure Leadership. This year will be my 13th year on Bradshaw’s summer team and my 3rdyear on the coaching staff. Over the years I have also swam year-round with Stingrays and TKA’s team. My favorite part about coaching is being able to watch every kid have fun, grow, and achieve their goals with swimming, but also grow to love the sport as much as I do! I can’t express how much this team has meant to me over the years and I cannot wait to see you all again this summer! #CUDASFORLIFE
Junior Coach Gabe Espelid
My name is Gabriel Espelid and I am so happy I get to be a junior coach for Bradshaw this year. I’ve been a swimmer all my life and I'm so excited to share my passion with you all. When I'm not swimming, I’m either playing music, listening to music, or working out. Can’t wait to spend the season with you guys! Go barracudas!
Junior Coach Gianna Williams
Hello! I am coach Gianna and I’ve been a Bradshaw Barracuda for 11 years. I am an upcoming sophomore in Sequoyah High School. I swam on the Sequoyah Swim and Dive team this past year as a freshman, and have done year-round swim on different teams for 5 years. I can't wait to be on the swim team again this season. Go Barracudas!
Junior Coach Gracie Summers
Hey Barracudas! My name is Gracie Summers and I’m so excited to be a junior coach this year! I am a rising sophomore and this will be my 10th year swimming for Bradshaw. I also swam for The King’s Academy for two years in middle school and was nominated to be middle school captain in 8th grade. You can also find me dancing, baking, or hanging out with friends. Swimming for Bradshaw is always a summer highlight for me and I am beyond excited to get to spend another summer with such an awesome team!!
