Coach Colin
Head Swim Coach
Hi, I’m Coach Colin! I am beyond excited to be returning for our 2026 summer season. This will be my second year as the Head Coach of the Hurricanes. I swam for Woodlake for the best part of a decade and have always enjoyed everything the team has to offer, especially fun Fridays! I am currently finishing up my associates degree and plan to begin pursuing my bachelors in the fall. I have experience coaching for multiple teams in the past, most notably head coaching for a year-around YMCA team in the tidewater area and currently am an assistant coach at SwimRVA. I am looking forward to watching all of our swimmers grow, learn, and most importantly, have a BLAST this 2026 season! Go Canes!!
Hurricane Coaches
Assistant Coaches
David Lins
Hi! My name is David, and I’ve swam on the Hurricanes for over ten years. This is my fifth year coaching and my third as an assistant coach. My favorite Hurricanes memory is competing in the 15-18 relays at the end of every meet, and my favorite events are the 50 Butterfly and 50 Breast. I’m currently finishing up my senior year at Maggie Walker Governor’s School and plan to attend Princeton University in the fall. Go ‘canes!
Brandon Vallent
Hello, my name is Brandon Vallent. I am currently a sophomore chemistry major at VMI, and I am super excited to be an assistant coach this summer! I grew up swimming at Woodlake and also swam for my high school and Poseidon. My favorite event is the 50 freestyle. I’m really looking forward to helping the swimmers grow and reach their full potential!
Elizabeth Vallent
Hi! My name is Elizabeth Vallent.I am currently finishing my senior year at Powhatan High School and will be attending Roanoke College in the fall. I am super excited to be one of your assistant coaches this year! I have been on Woodlake’s swim team for 13 years, Poseidon’s swim team for 6 and plan to continue to the collegiate level next year. My favorite events are the 50 free and 50 fly, and my favorite part about coaching is seeing growth in my swimmers and celebrating their successes with them.
Jr. Assistant Coaches
Susie LeReche
Hi my name is Susie LeReche and this will be my second year helping coach the Hurricanes! I am a sophomore at Cosby High school and have been a part of the Woodlake swim team for 9 years! My favorite memory with the team is getting to do cheers all together at our first swim meet and getting to spend time and make life long memories with the people around you! I truly enjoy the swim team more than anything and it will forever been my favorite summer activity! I can't wait to see what this season has in store!
Cara Russell
Hi!! My name is Cara and I’m so excited to be coaching for Woodlake this year!! I have been swimming since I was 3 and I also love dancing! My favorite strokes are Breaststroke and Butterfly! I go to Cosby High School and am a sophmore! I have two brothers on the team and hope for a great year!!Go Hurricanes!
Elden Sullivan
I'm a rising sophomore at Cosby High School and a dedicated year-round swimmer. I like to bring energy, encouragement, and a positive attitude to every practice. As a lifeguard, I combine responsibility with a natural ability to connect with younger athletes, helping them build confidence and improve their skills in the water. I enjoy making swimming fun and accessible for all levels, and in my free time, you can often find me fishing and enjoying the outdoors.
