The Danvers YMCA Dolfins have come together to become one of the premier programs in New England by building a culture of excellence based on swimming smarter, not harder, than the competition.

Swimming is a sport that requires swimmers always to be thinking. It requires swimmers to look inward and examine themselves like no other sport.

Our staff always encourages the swimmers in the program to learn more about the whys of what they are doing. They encourage them to engage their brains and gain a better understanding of how their bodies work.

Our staff is a teaching staff that believes that all swimmers are a work in progress, both as athletes and as people. Teaching them to have confidence in themselves and trust themselves is important to the program and the swimmers' development.

Even though swimming is generally considered an individual sport, the staff strongly supports a team's ideal. We help swimmers work together and help each other improve. The forgotten team aspect of swimming is vital in keeping swimmers engaged in the sport.

Overall, the program does not believe in over-swimming and wants swimmers to have room to grow throughout their careers. We believe in fast-quality swimming, but the sport in general, has too high a burnout rate, and we strive to help swimmers throughout their careers, into college, and beyond.

The Danvers YMCA Dolfins are a team designed for all levels of swimmers, from novice to advanced. This program will always offer the highest-quality coaching and advice to swimmers of all ages to help them become the best people they can be.

Our Mission.

Teaching Swimmers Important Life Skills

Meet Timm The Head Coach

Timm took the opportunity to further develop his skill set while swimming in college. He is thrilled to have been able to pursue his passion for teaching swimming lessons and coaching swim teams, for over 20 years. He has developed a positive teaching style, with a focus on building confidence and skills progression. His classes are FUN, loosely structured, and fast-paced. This approach keeps swimmers moving and focused on the task at hand. He is also Autism Swim certified.

Our Team

Tom Head Assistant Coach

ASCA Level 3 Certified SURGE Strength Dryland Certification
Tom grew up on the pool deck, literally. His parents met on the East Carolina University swim team and both went on to coach at Gardner High School in Gardner, MA. Tom swam for legendary coach Don Lemieux and the Greenwood Memorial Swim Club.
After a 20-year break from the pool Tom began swimming at the Masters level in the early 2000's. Over the last 20 years he has competed all over the world and amassed around 50 Top 10 USMS swims, a couple relay National Championships, and one National Championship, the 2019 Canadian SCM 50 meter freestyle.
For 20 years Tom worked in and around higher education as a career counselor/ coach and later as an executive search consultant to colleges and universities. Now in his second act, Tom brings his love for the water, his competitive fire, his outdated pop culture references, awkward dance moves, terrible singing voice, and his expertise in assisting others to the pool deck.
Ahmet Assistant Coach

Ahmet began swimming at the age of four, inspired by his family’s strong emphasis on discipline and education. What started as a childhood activity soon grew into a lifelong passion, eventually leading him to become a professional swimmer. He later discovered finswimming, where he represented his country on the national team for three seasons and set multiple national records.
In addition to being a certified Physical Education and Sports Teacher, Ahmet earned his master’s degree in Information Technologies in Sport. Through the swim club he founded in his home country, his athletes achieved podium finishes at both World and European Championships. Specializing in teaching swimming to children and adults alike, Ahmet is now continuing his career in the United States, proudly coaching swimmers toward new goals with the Danvers YMCA Dolfins.
As both an elite athlete and a dedicated coach, Ahmet brings discipline, patience, and a genuine love for the water to every practice, inspiring his swimmers to grow, achieve, and develop a true passion for swimming.
Amy Assistant Coach

Amy has always had a passion for the water. Amy boasts a fantastic resume, including Open Water Marathon swimming in salt and freshwater. Amy’s favorite activities include swimming outside in the winter months and competing in an annual Ice Swimming Festival in Newport, VT. She proudly represents the L Street Ice Swimmers of South Boston. Since 2020, Amy has been a member of the Blueseventy International Competition Team, which includes swimmers and athletes from around the globe. Amy is incredibly excited to share her love of the water and her unique insight into the world of open-water swimming. She is extremely patient with all types of swimmers and loves to laugh, sing, and be silly. Making that connection with her students is truly her favorite thing.