Barrington Swim Club
Coaching Staff
Robert Emary |
Coach Rob Emary is the Head Coach for Barrington Swim Club. Before coming to us in 2011 Coach Rob was the Head Coach and Owner of Broward Aquatic. He came to BA in August of 2000 after spending 10 Years coaching in Libertyville, Illinois. Rob is a 1990 Graduate of Wheaton College in Illinois and attended Graduate School at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Il. Rob has also done Academic work in Physical Education at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. Rob started swimming on his High School team on a dare in 1983, he has been swimming ever since. In High School Rob was a multi time Conference Champion and All-State swimmer as well as Breaking Several School Records, 3 of which still stand today. In USA swimming Coach Rob swam to several Wyoming State records in the 200Fly and Distance Freestyles. Today he limits his swimming to US Masters where his is Nationally ranked in the 200Fly, 200Back and 400IM. As a Coach Rob is 100% commited to helping every swimmer on the team achieve their dream in swimming. Whether that is just getting better strokes and having fun or training to be on the podium at the Olympic Games. He is one of the few coaches that know the name and times of every swimmer on the team no matter what level they swim at. Coach Rob makes sure every BSC Teammate feels welcome to our Barrington swimming Family. Coach Rob is married to Kim and both his children Maggie and Dan are BSC Teammates Some of Coach Rob’s Accomplishments:
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Christopher Crawford |
Coach Chris Crawford is the Assistant Head Coach of Barrington Swim Club. Before joining Barrington Swim Club in 2019, he was an Assistant Coach for CATS Aquatics (RISE Aquatics) for 12 years. During that time, he had the opportunity to Coach all age/performance levels with a focus on the Senior level. Coach Chris became involved in swimming at a very young age (6 years old). He competed in the age group levels in Illinois, working his way up to being a 4-year Varsity letterman in Swimming and Water Polo at St. Viator High School. During his swimming career, he focused on the 200 Fly, 200 Back, 800 Free, and 1500 Free. Upon graduating high school, Coach Chris attended Purdue University where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in History. Today, Coach Chris stays active in sports by competing in triathlons: completing the Madison IRONMAN Triathlon in 2016. Coach Chris's Accomplishments:
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Alex Mikolajewski |
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Dan Emary |
Coach Dan brings years of competitive experience and a strong commitment to athlete development. A Barrington native, Dan was a standout at Barrington High School, earning four year varsity letters in both swimming and water polo. His dedication in the pool and the classroom earned him recognition in the Barrington High School Hall of Fame as a Student scholar. He continued his athletic career at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, where he was a four-year varsity letterman in swimming. While competing at the collegiate level, Dan completed his degree in Advertising with a minor in Public Relations, strengthening the communication and leadership skills he brings to coaching. |
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Cassidy Riedel |
Coach Cassidy grew up in the Huntley area and began swimming competitively at just eight years old. She quickly fell in love with the sport and continued swimming for the next decade, finishing her competitive career at 18. A proud Huntley High School alum from the Class of 2020, Cassidy transitioned into teaching swim lessons after graduation, discovering a new way to stay connected to the water. Missing the excitement of competition and the camaraderie of a team, she is thrilled to be back on deck and eager to continue learning about the sport from a coaching perspective. Cassidy is excited to share her experience and passion with the team and can’t wait to get to know you and your swimmers. Outside the pool, Cassidy is an avid cat lover and spends most of her downtime with her 11-year-old calico, Izzy. She enjoys cozy movie and anime nights, and you can often find her playing video games, reading, or listening to music. |
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Jonathan Addison Assistant Coach |
