Roadrunner Aquatics Coaching Staff
Michelle Kroll- Director of Roadrunner Aquatics, 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 nine years of coaching experience to the Roadrunner staff, coaching all levels and age groups. Michelle took over as Director in 2015 and is going into her 6th year with Roadrunner Aquatics as Director and Head Coach. Michelle has had swimmers qualify for Age Group Zones, Western Senior Zones, Sectionals, Futures, Winter and Summer Junior Nationals, Australian Nationals, US 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
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 nine years of coaching experience to the Roadrunner staff, coaching all levels and age groups. Michelle took over as Director in 2015 and is going into her 6th year with Roadrunner Aquatics as Director and Head Coach. Michelle has had swimmers qualify for Age Group Zones, Western Senior Zones, Sectionals, Futures, Winter and Summer Junior Nationals, Australian Nationals, US 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
Cristian Serrato - Head Age Group Coach, Group 3
Cristian has been a staple in the Bakersfield community for the past six years and we are thrilled to have him join our Roadrunner Staff. Cristian has coached multiple Junior Olympic, SWAGR, and Far Western qualifiers. He has also developed Senior and Age-Group Zone team members. He's had swimmers in the national top-10 for age group, and a swimmer qualify for Winter Juniors. On top of that he has coached Fitter and faster camps, and Age Group Zone teams. Cristian will be overseeing our age groupers development till they reach the senior swimming level. Cristian graduated from CSUB with a Bachelors in Kinesiology and is currently working on his Masters.
Cristian has been a staple in the Bakersfield community for the past six years and we are thrilled to have him join our Roadrunner Staff. Cristian has coached multiple Junior Olympic, SWAGR, and Far Western qualifiers. He has also developed Senior and Age-Group Zone team members. He's had swimmers in the national top-10 for age group, and a swimmer qualify for Winter Juniors. On top of that he has coached Fitter and faster camps, and Age Group Zone teams. Cristian will be overseeing our age groupers development till they reach the senior swimming level. Cristian graduated from CSUB with a Bachelors in Kinesiology and is currently working on his Masters.
Email: coachserrato@yahoo.com
Alex Dragan - Roadrunner Varsity, Elite and Senior Assistant - Alex Dragan is going into his third 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 2 and Group 1 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!
Natalie Jones - Group 1
This is Natalie's first season with Roadrunner Aquatics. Natalie swam for the University of Arkansas and CSUB. Natalie is excited to be coaching group 1 has she moves into coaching group practices from private lessons!
This is Natalie's first season with Roadrunner Aquatics. Natalie swam for the University of Arkansas and CSUB. Natalie is excited to be coaching group 1 has she moves into coaching group practices from private lessons!
Assistant Swimming Coaches
Carter Walles
Julio Alcantar
Carter Walles
Julio Alcantar
