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 eight 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, Futures, 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 second 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.
Fran Cverle - Senior Runner, Elite - This will be Fran's second year with Roadrunner Aquatics. Fran swam at Limestone College from 2010-2011, then transferred to CSUB for the remainder of his college career. Fran specialized in the 50 and 100 freestyle. Fran graduated with his Master's degree in Business Administration from CSUB in 2016. Fran is eager to help develop the senior swimmers, as well as the swimmers in the Elite group.
Jackson Buyers- Group one, and group three coach- Jackson is going into his second year with Roadrunner Aquatics and is 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!
Sarah Mansour- 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 Group 2 swimmers!
Alex Dragan - Roadrunner Varsity - Alex Dragan is joining us this year to coach Roadrunner Varsity. Alex specializes in breaststroke, individual medley, and free. Due to his strong background this makes him very knowledgeable about stroke technique and race strategies for different events. Alex brings great energy to our pool deck, and he is thrilled to be working with Roadrunner Varsity!
Roadrunner Diving Staff
Melissa Gore- Head Diving Coach-
Melissa is in her third 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 third 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
Bella Magalong- Roadrunner Varsity
Andrew Huerta- Diving
Bella Magalong- Roadrunner Varsity
