Chris Ianni: We are very happy to welcome back Chris Ianni as our Head Swim Coach for the 2024 season. Chris is in his 9th

year leading the Gators and has a strong coaching and swimming background. Chris is a Latin & Math teacher at Upper Dublin High School and the Head Coach for both the UDHS Boys & Girls Water Polo teams. Chris developed his passion for water sports at a young age while swimming for the Buxmont Summer league and

continued at North Penn High School where he was part of a PIAA State Championship Swim Team and led his Water Polo team as captain to a PA State Championship title. Chris graduated cum laude from the University of Rhode Island with a dual major

in Math and Classical Studies, with a minor in Business. Chris looks forward to leading the Gators this season by encouraging the development of competitive swimming skills with an emphasis

on sportsmanship, team camaraderie, and fun.
Contact Coach Chris at cianni@udsd.org

Ryan McManus: Welcome back to Assistant Swim Coach

Ryan McManus for her fourth year as a coach. Ryan is a

2020 graduate of Upper Dublin, and she swam and dove for Sunny Willow from kindergarten through high school. Ryan is passionate about helping children be their best possible selves. Ryan completed her college experience at Penn State University this spring where she studied elementary education with a minor in special education. Ryan hopes to find herself teaching in a local classroom this fall. Ryan is looking forward to sharing her love for all things Sunny Willow this summer and is excited to work with our swimmers, especially those who might need some extra reassurance. Welcome back to SWSC, Ryan!

MaryKate Scully: Please welcome MaryKate back to our Sunny Willow Swim Club coaching staff as an Assistant Coach. MaryKate brings 12 years of Colonial Swim League experience to our staff. She is a 2020 graduate of Hatboro-Horsham and a former Hideaway Swim Club swimmer. MaryKate was on the H-H Swim Team and Mrs. Dynan and former SWSC Coach Carolyn Lyons were some of her coaches. MaryKate also played volleyball while in high school. MaryKate recently completed her degree in early childhood education at Bloomsburg University and she is subbing in Centennial School District where she was the Head High School Varsity Swim Coach this winter. MaryKate hopes to have a full time teaching job in the fall. Welcome back to SWSC, Coach MK!!

Ashton Portnoy: We are happy to bring back Ashton as an

Assistant Coach for the Gators. Ashton is joining us for his third year as a coach. Ashton swam at Sunny Willow for 10 years and graduated from Upper Dublin High School where he also swam all four years. Ashton currently studies Sports Media at Seton Hall. Ashton is excited to bring his love of Sunny Willow and passion for swimming to our team in his role as assistant coach. You might

have figured out that when he isn’t studying, Ashton likes to play and watch sports as well as listen to music and spend time with friends. Welcome back to SWSC, Ashton!

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If you have further questions regarding the Swim & Diving Team, you may contact the Coaches as listed above, SWSC Board Representative & Swim Team Chair Kate McManus katemick4@gmail.com or Amanda Dynan

amanda_dynan@comcast.net