Jim O'Connor – Head Coach
Jim O’Connor enjoyed swimming competitively during his youth, and has played an active role in the growth and development of the Blue Marlins Swim Team. Coach Jim has served as a coach on the team for several years and is also in charge of the swim teams and stroke technique clinics held in the spring and summer. Jim works with all levels on the Blue Marlins Swim Team.
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Louis Arruda – Coach
Louis Arruda continues to swim competitively, after having enjoyed a successful career at Springfield College. Coach Lou first gained coaching experience with the Long Island Aquatic Club in New York (LIAC), as a volunteer assistant on the Junior team. He continues to gain further experience as a result of volunteering with the Bluefish Swim Club in Attleboro, MA, working with their Senior Group. He began coaching at the Cranston YMCA in 2005, and continues to work with the Senior group and the Junior B group, though he is involved with the coordination of the entire team.
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Carol Vigeant – Coach
Carol Vigeant swam competitively as a child through high school in Kingston, NY. She has worked for and been a volunteer with the YMCA for nearly 18 years, working in Aquatics for about 12 years. Carol has worked with the Kent County YMCA swim team and the Barracuda Swim Team in Kerhonkson, NY. This is her third season with the Blue Marlins Swim Team. Coach Carol works with the Junior A, Junior B, and Mini Marlins.
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