Coaches and Staff

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2011-2012 Coaching Staff

Aquatics Director: Emily Marshall
Head Coach (8 & under): Jeff Fouts
Head Coach (10 & under): Nicole Hughes
Head Coach (12 & under): Rebecca Krug
Head Coach (13+): Bill Puynko
Assistant Coaches: Emily Larson, Jess Kramer, Bill Van Oss, Emily Marshall, Kevin Jones, Lauren Allen, Cliff Knettel, Sara Modec, and Kaja Buraglio
New Parent Coach: Nancie Deming

Please contact us if you are interested in becoming a part of our coaching staff!

Aquatics Director: Emily Marshall

Hi, my name is Emily Marshall. I have a degree in early childhood and special education from UMD. I have been involved with the Duluth Y since I was an infant. I joined the Northerns when I was 5 years old and swam for the team until high school. I then became a competitive swimmer and spring board diver for East. I began my first job with the Y as a camp counselor in 2002 and since then have branched out into many different program areas including child care, youth activities, Americorps, member services, gymnastics, and aquatics. Some of my biggest accomplishments, best friendships, and cherished memories have happened because of my involvement with the Y. This will be my third season with the Northerns and I look forward to having you as part of our Y family!
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 8 & Under Head Coach Jeff Fouts

My name is Jeff Fouts I am from New Orleans, La. I currently attend the University of Wisconsin Superior and am pursuing a major in criminal justice. I plan on going into law enforcement once I graduate. I have been working at the Y in Duluth for about 6 years. I enjoy coaching, lifeguarding and teaching. I really enjoy making a difference in the community by working at the Y. If I am not around the pool I am outside enjoying the outdoors with friends or doing homework.

 

 

 10 & Under Head Coach Nicole Hughes

 
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Hello! My name is Nicole Hughes and I have been working at the Y for about 5 years. I enjoy getting to know members through lifeguarding and swim instructing.  I was a member of my high school swim team for four years. This will be my second year as a coach for the Northerns. I am starting my junior year at the University of Minnesota Duluth and working towards my major in accounting. I look forward to giving feedback and providing some new ideas for your swimmers!

  12 & Under Head Coach
Rebecca Krug

Hi! I'm Rebecca Krug and am currently a senior at UMD studying mathematics education.  Swimming has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember.  I  was able to be a part of a recreational, high school, and college swim team in my 11 years of competitive swimming. Swimming has created some of the best memories I have and I can't wait to create some great memories with the team this year! 
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13+ Head Coach: Bill Puynko

I have been coaching since Moses walked the desert! I swam competitively through high school (MPLS SW) and college (UMD) and coached age group, high school and college swimming.  My wife Judy and I coached the Y through the '80's and returned to coach the Y in 2004.  Always a student of swimming, we've kept every Olympics since 1994 on tape.  A couple of cautions, I'm very loud at yelling and especially whistling. And if you feed me, I'll follow you home.