2025 Coaches
Meet our amazing 2025 coaches!
Head Coach
Bobby Hammond
Assistant Coaches
Ian Sweazey
Hayes Welch
Junior Coaches
Gabe Espelid
Hunter Sample
Miles Sweazey
Gracie Summers
Gianna Williams
Head Coach Bobby Hammond
Coach Bobby Hammond is returning for a second season after leading the Barracudas to go undefeated in 2024! He 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 Ian Sweazey
My name is Ian Sweazey and this is my 10th year on the team and my 4th year coaching. I am a rising freshman at Mississippi State University. I just finished my 4th year swimming for Sequoyah, and I also play varsity soccer for Sequoyah. I am so excited for this upcoming season and can’t wait to see all of you! GO ‘CUDAS!
Assistant Coach Hayes Welch
Hey Barracudas!! I’m Hayes Welch. I am a rising senior at The Kings Academy. This will be my first year swimming for Bradshaw and my first year coaching!! I currently am swimming year-round with Gold and just finished my fourth season with my high school. Summer swim has always been a big part of my life and this will be my tenth year swimming on a summer team!! I look forward to meeting everyone and having a super fun and exciting season!! Junior Coach Gabe Espelid
Hello everyone! My name is Coach Gabe and I am so excited to be back for my second year of coaching. When I'm not swimming you can catch me practicing my instruments or working out. Go Cudas!
Junior Coach Hunter Sample
Howdy everyone! This is Hunter and this is my 2nd year coaching but my 14th year swimming with the Cudas! I’m excited for a fantastic season!
Junior Coach Gracie Summers
Hey Barracudas! I’m coach Gracie!! This is my 2nd year coaching but 11th year as a Barracuda. I am a rising junior at Grace Classical Academy homeschool co-op. When I’m not dancing, you could also find me in the kitchen baking something up. I love this team so much and I’m thrilled to get to spend another season with y’all!! GO ‘CUDAS!!!
Junior Coach Miles Sweazey
Hey Barracudas! I am Miles Sweazey and I am very excited to be coaching my very first year. I’m am a freshman in Sequoyah high school and I’ve been swimming for Bradshaw for 9 years and this will be my 10 year swimming. I’m am very excited for an amazing swim season with the Barracudas.
Junior Coach Gianna Williams
Hello! I'm coach Gianna and this is my 12th year on the Barracudas, and my 2nd year being a coach here. I've been involved in many different swim teams and I've been a part of many different groups in my school. I can't wait to spend this summer with my favorite group of people and I hope to have so much fun with all of you guys.
