Coach Dani joined the GRAT family in 2015. Before coaching, Dani taught swimming to children and infants at the Y. Coach Dani works with all of GRAT's teams and athletes of all levels to help them establish a strong foundation in proper technique and form while fostering a life-long love of swimming. Coach Dani served on the Niagara LSC Executive Board as the LSC Secretary from 2022 to 2024, and as the Age Group Vice Chair from 2019 to 2022. Since 2020, Coach Dani has also been the Head Coach of the Gananda-Wayne Girls Varsity Swimming & Diving Team. Coach Dani is passionate about water safety, physical and mental wellness, and helping young people become the best they can be!

Coach Tara came onboard for GRAT's 2019-2020 season. As a former competitive swimmer, Coach Tara was excited to bring her knowledge to the team and get back on a pool deck. Coach Tara's patience and expertise with younger children were assets as she worked primarily with our Development 1 and Development 2 training groups in her first years with us. Recently, Coach Tara has expanded her knowledge base and will serve our next Head Coach!

Coach "Billa" joined the team in our 2024-25 season. She is a former competitive swimmer and a local parent. We are pleased to have her enthusiasm and anything-is-possible attitude as she works with our younger swimmers!

Coach Kitt joined the GRAT family in the spring of 2018. As a coach new to swimming, he immediately immersed himself in the sport and began researching new and exciting training apparatus and teaching drills. Coach Kitt's kind personality, enthusiasm, and attention to detail shine in his work with all GRAT's training groups.

Coach Joel has been involved as a swim coach, diving coach, and Aquatics Director for more years than he can count! His dedication to leading and serving in the aquatic community are evidenced in both his long standing service in the Gananda school district and with Penfield Rec. Coach Joel is also the diving coach for both the varsity girls and boys swim teams. We are proud to have him working with all of our training groups, especially Development 2 and Jr/Sr.