Snapper Coaches

Jill Brown
Head Coach, Assistant Aquatics Director
Jill started coaching for the Snappers three years ago and comes off the most successful summer season the team has had. Jill has been a successful coach for in the Western Mass and New England area for 6 years at both the age-group and high school level. Jill was a well recognized local standout Western Mass age-group and high school swimmer who brings a vast knowledge of competitive swimming and energy to the program. As a Snapper coach she has shown to be highly skilled in getting the best out of the swimmers with her keen ability to recognize each swimmer's individual needs.

Sara Aubois
Assistant Coach
Sara joined the Snappers program in the Fall of 2007 as an assistant coach. She brings experience of being a 10 and under coach of several swimmers that have gone on to swim in the NCAA, US Olympic Trials, and Olympic Finals. Her personal swimming experience includes New England YMCA age group swimming and swimming for the University of Rhode Island during which she set two records. As a Snapper coach her main focus has been on introducing new and young swimmers to the sport of competitive swimming in both a fun and motivating way.

Trish Wyatt
Assistant Coach
Trish is returning for a third winter season as an assistant coach. Trish has experience in an age-group, collegiate, and master swimming. As a mother of three boys and a physical therapist she is a huge asset to the other coaches as well as to our swimmers. Trish first started with the Snappers as the Bronze coach but this season will focus more on age group swimmers 11 and older.

Mauer Desai
Assistant Coach
Mauer is starting his first season with the Snappers. Mauer has an extensive swimming history, including participating at the club, high school, and collegiate level. A recent graduate from Bridgewater State and member of the swim team there, he has returned to the Berkshires and looks forward to giving back to the swimming community through coaching. He will be working with the Junior team this season.

Bill Meier
Aquatics Director
Founder of the Snapper Swim Team, Bill has been coaching and teaching swimming in Southern Berkshire County for over a decade.  He is currently busy leading the Simon's Rock Llamas swim team and running the SwimAmerica^TM lessons program along with his various responsibilities at the Kilpatrick Athletic Center.  As always, Bill will remain a presence and important component of the Snapper program.