Coaches and Board of Directors

Coaching Staff
Chris Clemons Head Coach

Coach Clemons comes to us from Summit City Aquatics in Fort Wayne, Indiana where he served as Head Coach / Executive Director. During his time with SCA, he helped guide multiple athletes to State, Sectional, Junior National, and U.S. Open time standards. Coach Clemons also helped the newly launched swim lesson program grow and continue provide lifesaving skills to the community while also introducing new athletes to our awesome sport of swimming.

Before this, Coach Clemons worked at Excel Aquatics in Nashville, Tennessee where he served as the Murfreesboro Site Coordinator. During his time with Excel, he helped elevate the club to back-to-back Southeastern LSC Team Championships as well as breaking into the top 50 ranking for the USA Swimming Virtual Club Championship. He also helped athletes achieve Junior National time standards, Southeastern Championships, and many team records.

Before Excel, Coach Clemons collaborated at the University of Florida and Gator Swim Club. For GSC, he was the assistant for Gregg Troy's pro group that consisted of athletes such as Caeleb Dressel and Ryan Lochte. That pro group sent 4 athletes to the Tokyo Olympics winning 5 golds and setting 2 world records. He was also the lead coach for their elite age group program in which he helped athletes capture multiple FLAGS championships, set FLAGS records, and finish ranked in the top 5 nationally. In his role with Florida, he helped coach athletes to SEC, NCAA championships as well as All-American status and setting school records along the way. He also got to work with Olympic champion Bobby Finke and Olympic medalist Kieran Smith.

Prior to this, he was the assistant, Head Age Group, and eventually Head Coach of the Manhattan Marlins. He helped coach multiple athletes to LSC championship cuts and LSC championships, as well as achieving Junior National time standards. He also got tasked with helping navigate the team through COVID, eventually kick-starting the team back into a full training operation.

He has also served as an intern at SwimMAC Carolina and the University of Texas. These opportunities allowed him to be immersed in some of the nation’s top club and collegiate programs along with some of the top coaches in the sport of swimming such as Eddie Reese, Carol Capitani, Russ Kasl, and Kathy McKee.

Coach Clemons began his career as Head Coach for the Rolling Hills country club in Wichita, Kansas.

Coach Clemons has an extreme passion for the sport of swimming and really values the relationships that are built through it as well as the multiple life lessons that our great sport teaches us.

Kate Zabler Head Age Group Coach

Coach Kate is in her 7th year with the Sharks Swim Club. She currently is the lead coach of the Senior and Exploratory groups. She also oversees the Sharks Swim School and seasonal programs. Coach Kate has been coaching for over 15 yrs. Previously she was the Head Age Group & Interim Head Coach for the Space City Aquatic Team and coached with the Singapore American School Fighting Fish and at the American School of Bombay. In her tenure, Coach Kate has worked with athletes of all ages and abilities; from swim school to top 8 finishers at the Olympic Trials.

Coach Kate grew up as a competitive swimmer in Kansas City, MO and competed in college for Stony Brook University. She enjoys sharing her love of swimming and helping swimmers achieve their goals and reach outside of their comfort zone. She is active in the Gulf Swimming LSC. She has been a coach for the Gulf NACC staff, Gulf Duel in the Pool staff, and has severed on the Gulf Board of Directors. 

In her free time, Coach Kate enjoys traveling with her husband, Sachin, and her son Andrew, and gardening.

Timothy Hill Challenge & Expl Adv 1 Lead Coach

Coach Hill is a dedicated coach to his swimmers and enjoys the journey of helping swimmers grow and improve as people and athletes even more than the numerous athletic successes. He brings over 30+ years of remarkable coaching experience to the SHARKS Swim Club.  Known as a dedicated, hard working professional who is passionate about his swimmers and team, Coach Hill is highly respected and well thought of throughout the sport. A proven team-builder and superb teacher of stroke technique and mental training, Coach Hill focuses>

Coach Hill comes to the SHARKS Swim Club after 4 years as Head Coach of the West Houston Aquatic Team (WHAT).  In his 4 years with WHAT, the team progressed remarkably.  The team placed consistently in the top 5 to 10 in the various local Gulf Championships and numerous swimmers achieved and scored at Sectionals, and achieved Junior National qualifying times. 

Coach Hill has coached successfully at all levels of swimming, from age group & high school to Sectionals, Junior & Senior Nationals, and the Olympics.  He had swimmers compete in NCAA’s, USA Swimming Nationals, Junior Nationals, and the 2008 Beijing Olympics and other Olympic Games since 1980.  He has also served as a member of several USA Swimming National Team coaching staffs.   An American Swim Coaches Association Level 5 Coach, the highest level, Coach Tim has coached numerous world ranked swimmers, USA Swimming National Champions, and NCAA Champions, including the first woman under 1:00 in 100 Breaststroke, a US Open record. 

Prior to coaching at WHAT, Coach Hill led the USA Swimming Piranhas Swim Team, a Silver Medal Club in California. The senior program had athletes compete in the Olympic Games, World Championships, ranked in the top 50 in the world, USA Swimming National Championships (a.k.a. Senior Nationals), and Junior Nationals.  Before coaching in California, Coach Hill served 5 years as the Head Coach of First Colony Swim Team in Sugar Land, TX where he had an Olympic Trial swimmer, National Championship qualifiers and Junior National scorers. His swimmers consistently were Individual State Champions, achieved a National Record, won events at Sectionals, and he had teams in the Top 5 to 2nd place at Texas Age Group Championships.   

The first 20 years of Coach Hill's career were spent at Arizona State University and Southern Illinois University where he served as the Head Coach of the Women's Swim Team.  His teams were usually in the Top 10 and placed  as high as 3rd at Nationals. Coach of 135 All-Americans, 52 Academic All-Americans, Coach Hill was also Illinois Collegiate Coach of the year, 1981-1984, 1995 Pac-10 Coach of the Year, NCAA Top 3 coach of the year. His Saluki Swim Club placed Top 10 at USA Swimming Nationals.

Coach Tim is a former runner/triathlete, who loves the outdoors, snow/water skiing, music/drum corp and more. His wife, Shayla, is a Special Education teacher and they have two daughters, Ailish & 
Spencer.  Spencer has two sons ages 3 & 1.  During Coach Hill’s first position out of college, he created the Sarasota Y Sharks in FL, where he was the aquatic director, head coach and head high school coach, and he is excited to return to ‘Shark territory’.

 

Dacia Moore Discovery, Senior 2, Dryland Coordinator

Meet Dacia Moore, a dynamic and dedicated coach with close to a decade-long journey at Sharks Swim Club, where she has nurtured swimmers from developmental stages to senior levels. With an unparalleled passion for coaching, Dacia has left an indelible mark on every athlete she encounters, fostering growth, confidence, and excellence in and out of the water.

Dacia's coaching career began with a focus on developmental and dryland training, guiding young swimmers through foundational skills and building their strength and agility. Her expertise and commitment propelled her to the senior coaching team, where she helps lead advanced swimmers to achieve their highest potential.

Beyond the pool, Dacia's coaching prowess extends to various sports, including softball, soccer, basketball, and cheerleading. As a homeschooling mom of four and a proud Air Force spouse, Dacia's life is a testament to her unwavering dedication to her family, her faith in Jesus, and her furbabies.

When she's not coaching, Dacia enjoys being a homebody, cherishing quality time with her loved ones and creating a warm and nurturing environment for her family. Her coaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that every athlete has the potential to excel with the right guidance, support, and encouragement.

Dacia Moore is more than just a coach—she's a mentor, a role model, and a beacon of inspiration for all who have the privilege of working with her. Whether on the field, in the gym, or by the pool, Dacia's passion for coaching shines through, making a lasting impact on the lives of her athletes.

Christopher Sustala Expl Advance 2 Coach

My love for coaching began in the early 90's where I swam for Texas A&M University (prior to the awesome pool). I spent my senior year at A&M coaching the junior varsity college swimmers and helping with the Aggie Swim Club in my spare time. My claim to fame in my swimming career is that I would do anything for the team to get points...the 500, the 1,650, 200 Fly, 400IM...even as far as diving! For what it's worth, I lettered in DIVING in the Southwest Conference...twice!

My passion for coaching has never diminished since getting a taste of it in College.  I have spent the last 30 years coaching swimmers, triathletes, water polo players and runners. I am also the head coach of NextGen which is a USAT youth triathlon club for the League City area. I love seeing kids of all ages and abilities set goals, build a work ethic that will help them work towards those goals, and eventually achieving those goals. My goals are to pass my passion for this sport onto the young athletes of Sharks!

It's always great to be a SHARK!

Joe Sloan Assistant Coach

Coach Joe started his swim career with Curl Burke swim club in Virginia when he was 7. He moved to Houston and joined Sharks Swim Team at 11. He swam for Sharks for 6 years, even training under COach Tim. He swam for Friendswood High School where he was a state level swimmer. He decided not to swim in college, but continue his swim career by coaching. He coached for Friendswood's summer league team TAST. Eventually he was asked to apply for a position at Lutheran South Academy where he became the head middle school coach and assistance high school coach. 

When he is not coaching, Joe is working toward a business management and entrepreneurship degree. He also enjoys and is very into music. He plays multiple instruments and owns his own music production company. 

Kimberly Simon Assistant Coach

Coach Kim Simon is a dedicated coach who brings energy, excitement and experience to the pool deck. Prior joining the Sharks she was a lead coach for the 10 & under age group at Peak from 2021-2025. Coach Kim has also held the position of head coach for Shadow Creek Tsunamis from 2018-2025. Prior coaching positions include: Assistant Swim Coach and Head Dive Coach for Shadow Creek High School (2 years), Head Coach for El Lago Dorados Swim Team (15 years), Assistant Swim Coach and Head Dive Coach at Deer Park High School (6 years). Coach Kim is known for her commitment to her athlete’s skill development, confidence as a swimmer and overall success in the sport.

Outside of the pool, Coach Kim serves as the Math Instructional Coach and Teacher at Shadow Creek High School. Coach Kim cherishes spending time with her family—her husband Shannon, daughters Zoey & Zaya, and their mischievous dog Pete. She grew up in the water being inspired to swim by her dad and after graduating from Texas A&M with a BS in Mathematics she began her career as a teacher and coach. Coach Kim is excited to bring her love of the sport swimming to the Sharks and aims to inspire her athletes to find joy in the sport as well.

Kristine Hu Assistant Coach

Coach Kristine is joining Sharks Swim Club after serving as the lead 8 & under year-round group at another local USA Swimming club. She’s proud of building the confidence of her athletes, guiding them towards 10 & under motivational cuts, and earning their trust & of their families - all while having fun!

Coach Kristine started swimming in Clear Creek Swim League with Clear Lake City Stars where she later became the head coach for five summers. As a swimmer with Space City Aquatics (SCAT), she earned TAGS cuts. At Clear Lake High School, she was varsity swimming & water polo where she competed at the regional and state levels.

When she’s not on-deck, Coach Kristine and her husband, Richard, are trying to figure out how to make it all work with their three kids, Kara, Ray, and Ruby. Thankfully, she has supportive parents who spent years dedicating their time to swim life, too. They’ll likely be spotted in the stands where they proudly support their daughter & grandchildren. 

Coach Kristine’s daytime job is leading a data & analytics/AI organization within an Oil & Gas Supermajor downtown. Regardless of the setting, Coach Kristine loves being in community with people striving towards the same goals. 

Cadence Capehart Assistant Coach

I’ve been a part of SHARKS for a little over a year now. You’ll usually find me coaching SwimFit, but I also enjoy assisting with other groups, including Discovery Pre with Coach Kate, Discovery Advanced with Coach Dacia, and occasionally EA2 with coach Tim. I truly value the dynamic environment that comes with being a swim coach, from helping athletes refine their techniques to building connections and having fun conversations with the swimmers.

Before joining SHARKS, I began coaching at age 16 with FAST (Friendswood Area Swim Team) and later taught swim lessons with the City of Friendswood at 17. I’ve been swimming since I was about 12 years old and joined the Friendswood High School Water Polo and Swim Teams at 15, where I competed through the Regional Semi-Finals in water polo and District in swimming.

Outside of the pool, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. My passion for swimming and water polo began with my mom, who shared stories about her own athletic experiences in both sports. Her influence inspired me to dive in, and I’ve loved it ever since.

Currently, I’m in the process of enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. My long-term goal is to pursue a career in medicine, with my end goal to become a paramedic or registered nurse (RN).

Abdullah Borji Assistant Coach
Cherie Crawford Assistant Coach & LTS Instructor
Coach Cherie joined the Sharks Swim Team in April 2018 as a swim school instructor. She previously taught lessons at Space City Aquatics Team.
 
Coach Cherie started swimming at the age of 3 and never stopped. She did summer league every summer and at the age of 11, started swimming for AAAA, her local club team in San Antonio. Coach Cherie swam all four years on her high school swim team at Ronald Reagan HS and started teaching swim lessons and lifeguarding her junior year. She continued teaching swim lessons on and off through college and after moving back to the Houston/Galveston area in 2014.
 
Coach Cherie is also a full time high school science teacher and teaches in Pasadena, TX. This year will be her sixth year of teaching and she absolutely loves it. In her free time (mostly during the summer), she loves traveling to visit her friends in various states and hanging out with her family. Her cat Remy is also a delightful handful.
Bryon Pinkoski Assistant Coach & LTS Instructor
Kerry Marsh Dryland Coach

Kerry Marsh grew up competing in gymnastics, finishing out her career at Utah State University where she earned a NCAA Division I scholarship. Kerry has coached gymnastics for 20+ years, owned a gymnastics gym for 14 years that trained over 800 students per week. When she moved to Texas nine years ago she became a certified Crossfit coach and personal trainer. She is passionate about coaching children and teens in a way that develops them both mentally and physically. Well-rounded athletes and injury prevention is the goal, but is also very knowledgeable in injury rehabilitation. 

Steven Yospur Dryland Coach
Susan Hillegeist Team Admin
Board of Directors
Jim McMichael President
Laura Shipman Treasurer
Chris Clemons Head Coach
Steve Haver Parent Rep
Stephanie Meyers Member At Large