Coaches
Coaches 2023
Martha Wright grew up as a Ragin' Ray and developed a love for swimming and this community. She founded the Risin' Rays program in 2010 for the youngest athletes and the Agin' Rays Masters program in 2012 for the oldest. She is a year round competitive coach at Dynamo Swim Club, bringing new members into the world of USA swimming and coaching several of the top age group swimmers in Georgia. Her goals in life include collecting as many smiles and hugs from as many athletes as she can.
Cordarro was born at Dynamo Swim Club in 2007 but he's probably much older. He was adopted by Echo Ridge in 2011 and has fallen in love with the club with no signs of leaving. When away from Echo he runs a lessons program at Dynamo. Something in which he has done for 12 and a half years. He is loved, adored, and mistaken for Carlton Banks by many. With a flag in one hand and rally mask on, he's ready to help Coach Martha lead the Ragin' Rays to VICTORY for another season.
Reach out to Cordarro for private lessons.
1 Child 30min =$25 1 Child 45min=$35 1child 60min=$45
2 Children 30min=$30 2 Children 45min=$40 2 Children 60min=$50
My name is Anna Beth Blankenship, and I am a graduating Senior at Chamblee High School. I am committed to swim at George Mason University in the fall, and I have been coaching with Echo for 3 years. I currently swim for SwimAtlanta. My favorite part about Echo Ridge is the cheering and fun environment of swim meets.
$25 for a half-hour lesson
Nick Harrison is a senior at Chamblee High School. He has been swimming with his school’s team and has been swimming on summer league since he was too young to remember. When not swimming he enjoys playing his trumpet in band, playing his trumpet in jazz band, playing his trumpet in marching band, playing his trumpet in orchestra, playing his trumpet in a symphony, and conducting musicals. He cannot wait to return to summer swim this year and have a blast!
Zac Hilimire has been a member of the Ragin' Rays for the past twelve years. Currently, he is a senior at Paideia, and previously was a member of the Lakeside Varsity Swim Team. Zac's prior swimming experience contains several years at both Dynamo Swim Club and the Northeast Athletic Club. He is very much looking forward to his third season as a coach!
Lesson Fees: $25 a half hour
Hello! My name is Ally Thorne, I just finished my sophomore year at Mercer University, where I plan on being a teacher! I swam for Echo for 10 years. I used to swim competitively at Dynamo for 7 years and taught swim lessons there as well. Though I am no longer a swimmer, I am excited to continue to support the team by coaching! This will be my sixth year coaching. On top of coaching I teach private lessons. I can teach all ages starting from 3 years old. I help with proper stroke technique, improve speeds, or just help a child get over their fear of the water.
Rates: $30 for 30 minutes
Phone number: 4703126543
Annie Wahlen has been swimming at Echo for 14 years and has been coaching for two years. She attends the University of Tennessee, majoring in Special Education. She graduated from Chamblee High School in 2022, where she swam on the varsity swim team for 4 years, serving as team captain her senior year. She also swam at Dynamo Swim Club for 6 years and was an instructor at Dynamo Swim School. Outside of the pool, Annie enjoys embroidery, playing sudoku, crafting, and spending time with her friends. She is beyond excited for this season!
Reach out to Annie for private lessons or book straight from the link below! $25 per half hour.
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Kate Winter started her swim career in 2012 with the Rising Rays program. She developed a love for swimming and the Echo community. Kate is a rising 10th grader at Lakeside High School where she swam on the Varsity swim team as a freshman. Kate currently works as an instructor at Dynamo Swim School. Outside of the pool Kate participates in the LHS Cheerleading Team, enjoys music and spending time with her friends. Kate is excited to serve her first year as an Echo Jr. Coach. Please reach out to Kate for a private lesson! $25/30 min
Born in 2014, Reggie The Ray has been supporting and cheering on our Rising Rays and Ragin Rays team at every meet. His hobbies include the macarena, high-fiving athletes, and waving to his adoring fans.