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 a Bachelor's in Kinesiology. Michelle brings eight years of age group coaching experience to the Roadrunner staff, coaching all levels and age groups. Michelle took over as Director in 2015 and is going into her fifth year with Roadrunner Aquatics as Director and Head Coach. Michelle has had swimmers qualify for the Age Group Zones, Western Senior Zones, Sectionals, Futures, Junior Nationals, Australian Nationals, USA Winter Nationals, and U.S. Open. Michelle primarily coaches Roadrunner Elite and Senior Runner, but oversees all aspects of the program.
Email: roadrunnerswimming@gmail.com
Email: roadrunnerswimming@gmail.com
Fran Cverle - Senior Runner, Elite - A Croatian native, Fran returns for his third 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 has had swimmers qualify for USA Winter Nationals and U.S. Open. Last season Fran coached three Senior Runner swimmers into the top 20 for the western zone. We look forward to see what Fran can do this coming season!
Alex Dragan - Senior, Elite, and Roadrunner Varsity - Alex Dragan is going into his second season with Roadrunner Aquatics. Alex has a strong swimming background makes him very knowledgeable about stroke technique, racing strategies, and different training styles. Alex grew up swimming on the Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST) and was a high school 200 IM champion and was runner-up in the 100 breast. Alex was also named Front Range Conference swimmer of the year. Currently Alex is part of CSUB's 400 Medley relay record, is a team captain and a great leader! Alex brings great energy and leadership to our pool deck, and he is thrilled to be working with Roadrunner Aquatics!
Sarah Mansour- Group Two and Three 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. Sarah has been assisting with the Senior and Elite group and has developed her coaching style over this past year, she truly is a student of the sport! Sarah brings a lot of love and a creative aspects to teaching our Group Group 2 and Group 1 swimmers!
Roadrunner Diving Staff
Melissa Gore- Head Diving Coach-
Melissa is in her fourth 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 has completed her Master's degree in health administration. Melissa also serves as the CSUB Diving Coach.
Melissa is in her fourth 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 has completed her Master's degree in health administration. Melissa also serves as the CSUB Diving Coach.
Assistant Coaches
