Head Coach
The Head Coach is responsible for leading the overall swimming program and managing the coaching staff. This includes planning and running practices and swim meets, developing age-appropriate workouts, teaching proper swimming techniques, and providing constructive feedback to swimmers. The Head Coach works closely with the Charleston Village Crocodiles Board and families to create a positive, organized, and fun team environment while encouraging swimmers of all skill levels to grow in confidence and ability.
Hello, my name is Paige Derda and I am currently a freshman and aspiring business finance major at the University of Mount Olive. This is my 3rd year being apart of the coaching staff, 1st year head coach, and 13th overall season with the crocs. I am so excited about this new position and the opportunity to teach new and returning swimmers. I hope by the end of the season every swimmer learns proper skills and techniques all while making new friends, embracing team spirit, and showing what it’s like to be a crocodile. When i’m not at the pool over summer, I am playing D2 lacrosse at UMO. In my free time I enjoy lifting, shopping, and hanging out with friends and family. I can’t wait for another great swim season of hard work, teamwork, and friendship. Go Crocs!
Assistant Coach
The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in leading daily practices and swim meets. Responsibilities include helping plan and run the 45-minute practice sessions, teaching stroke technique, assisting swimmers with drills and skill development, and providing encouragement and feedback. The Assistant Coach helps ensure practices run smoothly while maintaining a safe, positive, and supportive environment for all swimmers.
Hi, my name is Xander Muller and I am currently a senior at Apex High School, and I am very excited to be an assistant coach this season. This will be my 8th year swimming with the Crocs and have loved being part of team. For the past three summers, I have been a part of the coaching staff as a junior coach, where I enjoyed helping younger swimmers improve their skills and build confidence in the water. In my free time, I enjoy playing lacrosse and working at the pool. I’m looking forward to another great season and to helping everyone have fun and make friends while getting faster!
Junior Coaches
The Junior Coaches assist the Head Coach and Assistant Coach during daily 45-minute practices and swim meets. This position helps demonstrate drills, keep swimmers organized, encourage participation, and serve as positive role models while helping maintain a safe and fun team environment.
Hello, my name is Aidan and I will be 16 at the start of the swim season. I have been swimming for 10 years with the crocs and hope to have a fun swim season this summer. Other than swimming I like to play hockey and mountain bike.
Hello everybody, I am glad to finally be coaching after being on the team for almost every summer I have lived here. I hope to help the team improve over time and continue to encourage people to stick with the team.
My name is Ellie Emory, and I’m a junior in high school. I’m excited to be stepping into my third season as a junior coach and my eleventh season with the Crocs. Being part of this team for so long has meant a lot to me, and I’m looking forward to giving back by helping athletes improve, build confidence, and support one another. I’m especially excited to be part of a season filled with growth, teamwork, and plenty of fun.
My name is Grace, I am a freshman at Green Hope High School and I have been on the Swim team since I was 5 years old. I am so excited to be working with the team and the coaches this year!! I am so thrilled to have gotten this opportunity to help the swimmers improve and grow throughout this season!!
This will be Molly’s tenth year swimming, and she is so excited to be a junior coach this year. She hopes everyone will have a great swim season and can’t wait for it to start!
My name is Noah and I am a junior coach for the Charleston village swim team. This is my first year coaching and I look forward to coaching you guys! Other can coaching and swimming I like to run and mountain bike.
My name is Tristan Otto, I am a student at Green Hope High School. I started swimming when I was six, and every year I enjoy swimming for the people and the sport. I look forward to junior coaching this year and all the amazing experiences to come!