This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Sports

Dayton/Brearley Co-ed Swim Team Opens With Three Meets In Four days

Dayton/Brearley co-ed swim team season preview

The Dayton/Brearley swim team hopes to get off to a fast start this season.

Under second-year coach Traci Dombrowski, the two-school co-ed swim team opens their season this week with three meets in four days, starting with their home opener vs. Linden on Tuesday at the Tokash Aquatic Center at the Developmental Learning Center in Warren. Start time is 4:45 p.m. All eight home meets will take place in Warren.

The team follows with six straight road meets with their first two, at Arthur L. Johnson in Clark on Thursday and at Woodbridge on Friday.

Find out what's happening in Springfieldwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Dombrowski returns a squad, who participates under NJSIAA Public North II, Division B, that finished 13-6 last season and is led by three senior captains: Dayton's Alexa Martinez and Brearley's Dennis O'Rourke and Jeff Jaeckel.
 
"As a coach, I plan to coach focusing on teamwork, building self-confidence, developing lifelong healthy habits, and striving for excellence," said Dombrowksi, a native of Union and who swam for four years (captain, senior year) at NCAA Division III William Paterson University in Wayne, specializing in the 200, 500 and 1,000 yard freestyle events.

Last year, the boys placed 12th at the Union County Conference meet and finished fifth in the Mountain Valley Conference. Four of the team's top point scorers from last year return this season as seniors: Joe Liewinko (329 points), David Verdia (297), Jonathan DelliSanti (292) and Anthony Don (280). 

Find out what's happening in Springfieldwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

"My goals for the team are to emphasize solid fundamental training with efficient and effective practices; to swim intensely and for a purpose; to compete against teams who are where we want to be and to develop a stronger knowledge of the sport," added Dombrowksi.
 
2009-10 Dayton/Brearley Co-ed Swim Roster

Seniors (7): Alexa Martinez (capt.), Dennis O'Rourke (capt.), Jeff Jaeckel (capt.), Kyle Addrevsky, Bob Farrell, Zachary Jkozaw, Giovanni Diaz.

Juniors (19): Becky Aron, Kirsten Vogt, Jordan Gruber, Daniela Kucher, Jessica Ruzol, Joseph Liewinko, Anthony Don, Brenda Warman, David Verdia, Kevin Lakok, Dmitry Scrorcr, Zak Glennon, Martyna Ponce, Jonathan Dellisanti, Joe Primavera, Sara Alonso, Sandra Hornig, Jenny Hornig, Vanessa Souza.

Sophomores (10): Rebecca Cargan, Rocio DeAgustini, Sandy Casas, Alex Oguna, Stephy Olickal, Jennifer Romero, Ashley Romero, Sharron DeLaCuadra, Elizabeth Karan, Carolyne DeLaPaz.

Freshmen (6): Brandyn Pantano, Gina Milozzo, Daniela Velandia, Emily O’Rourke, Jessica Videna, Brian Almedia.

Coach: Traci Dombrowksi.

Assistant Coach: Valerie Gino.

Managers: Morgan Glinka, Melanie Rodriguez.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?