Coaches
| Pete VanRossen |
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| Married with 5 children ranging in ages from 10-36. A retired P.E. teacher from Kodiak, Alaska. He became head coach in 2001 for Port Angeles Swim Club (PASC) after head coaching in Kodiak, Alaska and Eugene, Oregon for both districts' swimming and diving teams, and clubs in both areas. He currently also coaches the girls and boys diving for the Port Angeles High School. When asked what his greatest achievements are since starting with PASC he says "I think the growth of the club and this year especially, the team has moved up in the place standings of all the meets, a large portion of swimmers are placing in the top 6 at every meet". If he isn't at the pool coaching he can be found volunteering at his youngest son's school. He is also an active church volunteer. He and his wife Jan lead the teen youth group for Queen of Angeles for 4 years. Coach Pete uses his 36 years of experience, love of kids, and easy going manner to coach on and off the deck. He inspires and mentors swimmers and parents with his enthusiasm for both small and large accomplishments. |
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Coach Tasha Bruch |
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| Tasha started swimming at the age of 3, and joined the Port Angeles Swim Club (PASC) during her 3rd grade year. She continued with PASC and then also swam for Port Angeles High School. During her high school swimming career she was team captain and named "most inspirational". Swimming is a passion for her as well as teaching. In 2006 she went on to get her coaching credentials and began coaching for PASC. She brings her beautiful smile, love of kids, upbeat enthusiasm and knowledge of the sport to our beginning swimmers and gives them a great start. |