Senior Coaches

Anna Craddock - Senior Assistant 
Anna was an assistant coach for five years with Adams Farm Swim and Tennis Club in Greensboro. She was the head coach for the Tennis Club/Stoneridge swim team in 2007. Anna has been an assistant for CHYSC since January 2006. She started swimming for her neighborhood's swim team (Adams Farm Swim and Tennis Club) when she was five and swam on the team every summer until she left for college. Anna swam for the Greensboro Community YMCA swim team for eight years and also swam for her high school team. Anna will begin Elon University's Doctorate of Physical Therapy program in January 2008.

Pat Howes - Senior Assistant
Pat has helped the senior group since August 2006. Pat was previously the coach of Iredell-Statesville YMCA for 4 years. She was a swimmer for The College of William and Mary (1984-1988) specializing in distance free and 200 fly. Pat was Colonial Athletic Association Champion in the 200 fly and swam 5 years on her high school varsity swim team (grades 8-12). Pat is currently a science teacher (Earth/Environmental Science & Biology) at Cedar Ridge High School.

Abby Matson - Senior Assistant

Abby grew up swimming for the Chapel Hill YMCA and is entering her fifth year of coaching for the team. She also spent many years swimming for the Chapel Hill Summer Swim League. Abby is currently enrolled in Nursing School at UNC-Chapel Hill. In addition to swimming, Abby also enjoys long distance running, and has competed in many marathons including the Boston Marathon.