A critical element that enables our swimmers to succeed is our staff. The Bluefish have assembled a staff of educated and enthusiastic individuals.  It is their commitment and passion for teaching children and their love of swimming that is essential in creating an environment were swimmers thrive and progress quickly.

Chuck Batchelor - Head Coach

Chuck joined the Bluefish in September 2005. He was named the 2006 Head Coach of the USA Men's National Select Camp in Colorado Springs at the Olympic Training Center. In his coaching career Batchelor has trained 20 National Qualifiers, 11 Olympic Trial Qualifiers, and had 5 swimmers rank in the top 100 in the world. He is committed to helping all of his swimmers get into the best colleges possible, guiding them through the process of selecting an institution and, if possible, receiving academic or athletic scholarships. Over seventy percent of Chuck’s student athletes have gone on to attend Ivy League institutions.

Christie Batchelor - Head Raynham Coach

Christie Batchelor was a competitive swimmer for thirteen years. She is a graduate of Kenyon College where she was a part of NCAA Championship Teams. She has been coaching and instructing swim lessons for 12 years. Under her direction the Bluefish Swim School program has grown from 0 to 500 swimmers in less than two years.

Tami Johnson – Head Age Group Coach

Tami joins us from the Schroeder YMCA in Wisconsin . She was a member of the team that captured the Women’s National YMCA Title in 1999. Tami graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Marketing. Coaching was such a passion for Tami that after graduation, she began working with the Age Group, Senior, and Masters at Schroeder for the past three years.

Mike Ross - Shrewsbury Coach

Mike was a NCAA Division All-American Swimmer for Princeton University (1986-1990). During that time, he led two NCAA winning relays (1989 and 1990). He was an American record holder in the 200 Medley Relay, a three-time qualifier for the US Olympic Trials (1988, 1992, 1996), and a member of the first United States Resident National Team for Swimming 1994-1996. Mike currently holds 5 Masters World Records in swimming and 9 United States Masters Records. Although Mike was soundly beaten in his youth by head coach Chuck Batchelor when they competed together on Capital Region Aquatic Club, he thinks he could put up a good race against the Bluefish head coach now.

-NCAA Division All-American Swimmer for Princeton University (1986-1990)
-Led two NCAA winning relays in 1989 and 1990
-Former American record holder in the 200 Medley Relay
-Three-time qualifier for the US Olympic Trials (1988, 1992, 1996).
-Member of the first United States Resident National Team for Swimming 1994-1996
-Current World Record holder in 5 Masters swimming events
-Current United States Masters Record holder in 9 swimming events
-Assistant swimming coach of the Worcester Wahoos and the Bluefish Shrewsbury Group

Bob Pyatt - Part-Time Assistant Senior Group Coach

Bob has been coaching swimming in New England for over 35 years. He brings a wealth of experience from the club level having worked for New England Barracudas, Triton Aquatic Club, Metro West Mantas and the Shawmut Aquatic Club. Bob has coached several Olympic Trial and Junior National qualifiers as well as New England age group and senior champions. Bob brings with him a keen understanding of the sport a passion for fast swimming and an avid swimming fan! Bob lives in Clinton, MA with his wife Tish and their two sons, Connor and Liam.

Bradley Coyle - Assistant Senior Coach

Brad started coaching swimming at age 16, beginning with weekly swim clinics and assistant coaching for the Hallowell Hurricanes in the summer. Brad has continued coaching clinics and summer teams since then, most recently helping the Argyle Alligators to four consecutive top-3 finishes at their league championships. Brad was the head coach for two years at Northwest High School, leading the men's team to their first two division titles while the women's team won their second division title. Brad also spent last year coaching the Senior group at the Rockville-Montgomery Swim Club after being an RMSC swimmer in high school.

Louis Arruda - Assistant Senior Group Coach

Louis has been swimming competitively since his youth, and he does not see an end in sight. The 2005 graduate of Springfield College achieved Division III All-American status in the 200 yard Freestyle in 2004 and 2005. He was awarded the Most Outstanding Male Athlete at Springfield during his Freshman and Senior years. He began coaching on a regular basis in 2005 with the Cranston YMCA in Rhode Island. Louis has also been involved in coaching high school athletes in Warwick, RI since graduating from Bishop Hendricken High School in 2001. He is excited to be able to work with with the Bluefish family to expand his coaching experience.

Darlene Dusseault - Swim School Program Manager

Darlene was the owner of a local learn to swim program the Kids Club from 1994- 2003, operating in 4 locations prior to joining Bluefish Swim Club. She initiated Children's Fitness programs in 1990 for Healthtrax International, a local chain of health clubs. Darlene attended Bridgewater State College as a Business major. Darlene brings 20 years experience working with children and over 15 years instructing swimming. Her area of expertise lies in introducing children who are afraid to the water.