Roadrunner Aquatics Coaching Staff
Michelle Kroll- Director of Roadrunner Aquatics, Elite and Senior Runner Head Coach Michelle swam Backstroke, Freestyle, and IM at Ventura College from 2006-2008 where she was a two time All-American in multiple events. She transferred to CSUB and swam from 2009-2011. Michelle graduated from CSUB with her Bachelor's in Kinesiology. Michelle brings seven years of age group coaching experience to the Roadrunner staff, coaching all levels and age groups. Going into her fourth year with Roadrunner Aquatics, Michelle has had swimmers qualify for the Age Group Zones, Western Senior Zones, Sectionals, Junior Nationals, and Australian Nationals. Michelle primarily coaches Roadrunner Elite and Senior Runner, but oversees all aspects of the program.
Contact: 661-335-1708 (Call or Text)
Email: roadrunnerswimming@gmail.com
Contact: 661-335-1708 (Call or Text)
Email: roadrunnerswimming@gmail.com
Michael Sheppard- Senior Runner - This will be Michael's first year with the Roadrunner Aquatics Staff. Michael swam at the University of Arizona and specialized in 100 and 200 Backstroke. Michael coached at Tucson Ford Aquatics in Arizona, and then moved back home to Memphis, TN where he coached at Rhode's College for two years. Michael is very excited to be helping develop our Senior swimmers in preperation to move to the Elite Group.
Jackson Buyers- Group Three Coach- Jackson joined our staff last year and has been a great addition to our staff! Jackson has helped coach Group 2, Senior, Elite, and Roadrunner Varsity. Jackson brings a wealth of knowledge, love, and enthuasiam to the sport of swimming and the Roadrunner family. Jackson specializes in Breast, Back, and IM- he is also our current 200 Breast LC record holder!
Sara Christiansen- Group One and Group Three Coach- Sarah graduated from CSUB in 2016, she specialized in Breast and IM during her four years as a CSUB student-athlete. Sarah moved to Southern California, and coached age group swimmers for the Daland Swim Team for. Sara is excited to be back on Bakersfield and coaching as a Roadrunner again!
Sarah Mansour- Group One and Group Two Coach- Sarah joined our Roadrunner family in 2016 and loves working with our younger swimmers! Sarah graduated from CSUB in December of 2017 and works in a Kindergarten class here in town. She brings a lot of love and a creative aspect to teaching our Group 1 and Group 2 swimmers!
Steven Valiente- Roadrunner Varisty- Steven graduated from CSUB in 2018 with a Bachelors in Sociology. He was a CSUB team captain for the 2017-2018 season, and specialized in distance freestyle. Steven is very excited to be helping with Roadrunner Aquatics, and he can't wait to share his knowledge and love for the sport!
Roadrunner Diving Staff
Melissa Gore- Head Diving Coach-
Melissa is in her second year as Head Diving Coach with Roadrunner Aquatics. Melissa dove at CSUB and was a four-year letter winner during her collegiate career. Melissa graduated with a Bachelor's in Kinesiology and is currently working on her Master's degree. Melissa also serves as the CSUB Diving Coach.
Melissa is in her second year as Head Diving Coach with Roadrunner Aquatics. Melissa dove at CSUB and was a four-year letter winner during her collegiate career. Melissa graduated with a Bachelor's in Kinesiology and is currently working on her Master's degree. Melissa also serves as the CSUB Diving Coach.
Assistant Coaches
Andrew Huerta- Diving
Summer D'arcy- Group 2
Andrew Huerta- Diving
Summer D'arcy- Group 2
