Lake Olympia Tiger Sharks

We are preparing for another amazing swim season with the Lake Olympia Tiger Sharks! We are proud to announce that this year, the Tiger Sharks will be coached by Madison Gabino.

Coach Madison Gabino was new to the Tiger Sharks last season but has been involved in summer swim league from age 5. Madison Gabino worked as a deckhand and assistant coach at FC Gold for 7 years (3 years as a deckhand, 4 years as an assistant coach) where she built lasting memories. Madison graduated in May of 2021 from Rice University with a Bachelors in Spanish Literature and a minor in Biochemistry. She is currently teaching precalculus and coaching swim and water polo at Dulles High School, her alma mater. While at Rice University, Madison worked as part of Rice University EMS serving in roles such as Education Assistant and later as Education Lieutenant on the leadership team. Madison attended Dulles High School where she was also a member of the swim team, served as Captain her Junior year, and was part of the State team for Academic Decathlon. Coach Madison is very excited to coach the Tiger Sharks and looks forward to a another wonderful season at LOST!

Assistant Coaches

Mia Garza - 2nd time LOST coach but assisted for Meadows Marlins previously

Lana Bui - 2nd year LOST coach

Emma Swicegood - 1st year LOST coach

Bella Swicegood - 1st year LOST coach

Daphne Schindler - 1st year LOST coach

Kenneth Woo - 1st year LOST coach

Deck Hands

TBD

Deck hands are unpaid high school students who volunteer their time to assist our coaches on the deck and help set up and tear down for practices and meets. Must be HS students only. We love our deck hands!

Deck Hands in Training

TBD - Deck Hands in Training help the coaching staff with the young and new swimmers acclimate to practice during the first two weeks of practice. HC will request their assistance at the beginning of the season based on needs.