Our Coaches
To achieve excellent results in the pool, we believe good coaching is of essence.
Chris Carver
HEAD COACH
Competitive Program: Mixed Ages
Chris Carver is a groundbreaking synchronized swimming choreographer and coach of the Santa Clara Artistic Swimming. She lead Team US to Olympic Gold in 1996 and bronze in 2004.
Yuliya Roysental
COACH
Competitive Program: 13-15
Yuliya Roysental is an accomplished synchronized swimmer turned passionate coach, who started her synchro journey in 1994.
Bianca Van der Velden, OLY
COACH
Competitive Program: 10 and Under
Nancy Hines
ASSISTANT HEAD COACH
Competitive Program: Mixed Ages
Nancy Hines joining Santa Clara Artistic Swimming in 1965 as an athlete. She has an exceptional coaching career and have coached the Tokyo Synchro Club, Japan, and at Ohio State University.
Sonja Van der Velden, OLY
COACH
Competitive Program: Junior & Senior
Sonja is a two time Olympic athlete from the Netherlands and award winning coach. She desires to pass on her experience and skills to help synchronized swimmers achieve
Ou Liu
COACH
Competitive Program: 13-15
Ou Liu is an Olympic Silver and Bronze medalist. She is an energetic coach focused on sharing her wide experience with her athletes to improve their skills.
Jenny Ekhilevsky
COACH
Pre-comp, Lessons & Camps
Jenny is a long time Aquamaid and Collegiate and National Champion. She has been on many USA National Teams, either as a swimmer or as a coach.
Michele Costanza
COACH
Competitive Program: 10 and Under
Michele is a life-long Aquamaid, first as a swimmer and then since 1980 as a coach. She loves coaching and to bring out the best in each swimmer, both as an athlete and as an team mate.