Lexington Dolphins Swimming Level One Recognition Club
Coach Dave

Dave Doolin – Head Coach, Blue and White Group Contact

Dave began his coaching career in 1993 as a Volunteer Assistant Coach at the University of Kentucky for three years. Previously, Head Coach of Paris YMCA and Middle Georgia Aquatics, Dave was named Head Coach of the Dolphins in 1999.  He has coached various KY All-Star and Zone Teams. Dave has successfully coached swimmers at all levels and was named Kentucky Swimming Coach of the Year in 2001 and KHSAA Boys Coach of the Year in 2005.

 

Coach Kelley
Kelley Foster- Assistant Coach

Kelly and her husband moved to Lexington from Michigan three years ago, and we're thrilled that she joined our staff in June 2007.  Kelly is a former swimmer and coach for Grand Valley State University, a division 2 school in Michigan.  She has worked at the Lexington Athletic Club as personal trainer. 

 

Coach Phillip
Phillip Shelton – Assistant Age-Group Coach

Phillip has joined the Dolphins staff in September of 2006 and brings new energy to the team.  Phillip grew up swimming for local teams such as Tates Creek High School and the Pinnacle Pirates.  He has been involved in many local and state level championship swim meets.  In the summer of 2006 he began his coaching career with the Pinnacle Pirates where he is currently the head coach.

 

Coach Sarah

Sarah Howard – Assistant Age-Group Coach

Sarah has been on staff with the Lexington Dolphins since October of 2005 and comes to the Dolphins from the Thoroughbred Nautical swim team where she competed in year round swimming for many years. She was a state qualifying swimmer for her high school Woodford County and currently attends the University of Kentucky. She has been involved in coaching multiple youth sports as well as giving personal swim lessons. Sarah coaches for the Lexington Country Club Swim Team in the summer in the CKSC.

 

Coach Stephanie

Stephanie Kehler-- Assistant Age-Group Coach

Stephanie Kehler is new to the Dolphin staff this fall.  Stephanie also serves as the head coach of the Dunbar High School Swim Team.  Stephanie resides in Lexington with her husband, Kent and their three children, Alex, Eric and Courtney.

 

Maureen Ratliff- Assistant Coach

Los Angeles native Maureen Ratliff is to new Lexington, Ky. due to marrying the her college sweetheart Will Ratliff. Maureen swam four years for the Florida Gators swim team. She helped the Gator's win an SEC Championship with 3 SEC titles of her own. She is a 23 time NCAA All-American and team captain. Outside of her college success she was a member of USA swimming's National Team from 2001-2004, competed at Pan-Pac in Japan and twice at the World University Games. Post swimming Maureen worked as a substitute teacher at St. Euphrasia School in Granada Hills Ca and a swim coach at Port Aquatics in Porter Ranch California.

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