Our 10&U Coaches

Go to a swim meet where Jeanne Tracy is coaching and you will have no doubts about her profound influence on young people- it is not uncommon for another coach or parent to excitedly introduce themselves as someone she guided years ago. Ask an SSC alum who their favorite coach was and no doubt you'll hear stories about Jeanne's Bagel challenges, Pyramid sets, or the famous Indy 500 challenge.

In a legendary coaching career spanning decades, Jeanne has shared her passion and energy with countless athletes, including too many state champions, high point award winners, 10&U team titles, and record holders to count. She is one of the most successful developmental coaches in the history of Indiana Swimming.

She began her swimming life as an eight-year-old in the New Jersey-Philadelphia area, ultimately achieving her personal goal of competing at Senior Nationals at age 18. Jeanne moved to Indiana to attend Anderson University and began there, coaching - and swimming - with age groupers there.

Through the years she has been a head coach for age group, summer league, middle school, and high school teams. She has coached all ages and ability levels but at all stops, the athletes she has worked with have enjoyed success. Her greatest talent is bringing out the best in others and helping young people believe they can do anything! It is just about impossible not to have fun swimming for Coach Jeanne. She has been with SSC since 2007 and recently retired from teaching physical education, most recently at Highland Junior High in Anderson.

Prior Swim Experience:

• Indy Dolphins
• Brownsburg High School
• IUPUI
• IU Swim Club

Favorite Drill: Double Arm Backstroke!

Fun Fact: I have ridden in a two-seater IndyCar and a NASCAR around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. My daughter, Kylie, is also a Future Royal 3!

Why I Coach:

I started coaching to pay it forward after having amazing coaches growing up who led me to success as a swimmer and now as an adult. I love coaching because there is nothing more exciting than seeing kids work hard, push through challenges, and experience success.

Prior Swim Experience:

• Illinois age group, middle school and high school teams
• 2 yrs teaching assistant for St Ambrose University
• 12 yrs Life guard and teaching swim lessons
• Gray Eagle Swim Team

Favorite Drill: Shark Fin 

Fun Fact: I interviewed "Superman"!

Why I Coach:

I love swimming and I think it's not only a life skill, but it also can be adapted for EVERYONE, regardless of background, ability, or goals.  Seeing that spark from a swimmer, regardless of age, when they "GET IT" and things click, it's the greatest joy! 

Awards & Achievements:

• High School All Conference Team
• HIgh School 200 Medley Relay Record Holder (2004)
• Northern Illinois Swim Conference Coach of the Year
• USA Swimming Womens's Leadership Conference participant

Prior Swim Experience:

• Southeastern Swim Club Alumni
• Hamilton Southeastern Alumni
• Eastern Michigan University
• Gray Eagle Swim Team

Favorite Drill: My favorite drill is Double-Arm Backstroke! It's a great drill to learn technique, but fun too!

Fun Fact: I love the beach and my favorite place to vacation is called Fripp Island in South Carolina! My family has been going there since before I was born and I haven't skipped a year yet! :)

Why I Coach:

The reason I coach is because I want athletes to find the same joy in swimming that I did when I was 6 years old and first getting started. This joy can be found at any age, starting right from the beginning or joining in High School. Swimming can also teach so many important life lessons including time management, hard work, resilience, and learning to take ownership of what you do. I owe a lot to the sport of swimming as well as the coaches who helped me get to where I am today and I love coaching as a way to help give back to the community that gave me so much for so many years growing up!

Awards & Achievements:

• 2016 IHSAA Girls Swimming State Runner-Up (Team)
• Current HSE Pool & School Record Holder (400 Freestyle Relay)
• NISCA Academic All-American
• EMU Women's Swim & Dive Team Co-Captain (Senior Year)
• Academic All-MAC Selection honors

Prior Swim Experience:

• Lake Forest College
• Noblesville Swim Club

Favorite Drill: 201s

Fun Fact: In my free time I am a writer/director/composer/voice actor for a children's comic/animated program!

Why I Coach:

I love the impact we as coaches have on kids, preparing them for life outside of swimming and equipping them with the tools necessary to be confident and successful people. Any good coach is a life coach in my opinion; the pool is just the teaching tool.

Awards & Achievements:

• Nationals Swimmer in 2018 (200 Fly)
• 4-year Varsity Swimmer for Lake Forest College