Coach Teresa Briest
Teresa has been a competitive swimmer for over 25 years and loves the sport more and more. After the end of her college swimming career Teresa decided to coach. In 1998 she learned from the best at the University of Texas-Austin with Olympic coaches, Eddie Reese and Jill Sterkel. After that her coaching focus started with high school swimmers and has since progressed to adult swimmers. Throughout her years of coaching Teresa has come to realize that most people don't have the technique needed for efficient swimming. So swimming to them has been a miserable experience and some even quit. Her goal is to help all types of swimmers, from beginners to Ironman athletes, fitness to competitive, in the pool.
When Teresa isn't at the pool coaching or swimming she enjoys CrossFit training and competing in running, triathlon, or physical challenges such as Tough Mudder. She also competes in masters swim meets. Teresa is the current MN State record holder in the 200 free for 35-39 age group and the 100 free in the 40-44 age group.
Certifications:
USMS Level II Coach
ASCA Member
USA Swimming Coach
USMS Member
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Level 2
First Aid/CPR