Coaches and Directors

Coaches and Directors
Coaching Staff
Emily Puleio Head Coach

Coach Emily has worked with EA since 2018. She moved to Oregon from Maine in 2016, where she joined EA to swim masters. Coach Emily has been competatively swimming since she was 4 years old, and swam Division I for the University of Maine. Coach Emily is EA's primary USMS coach, and works with all levels of our youth team. She believes that the swimmer is more than an athlete and encourages all members of the team to appraoch the sport in their unique way! 

Jennifer Thompson Assistant Coach

Coach Jennifer has been with the team over 24 years working with various groups of all ages and abilities.  She has worked with the Novice, Age Group, High School and Masters.  Currently her main groups are Turtles and Dolphins, ans Bronze.  Her specialty is stroke mechanics for all 4 strokes.  She is a swimmer herself as well.

Reece Alexander Assistant Coach

Coach Reece joined EA in 2024. He swam competitively for University of Oregon. His favorite events are 50 and 100 Breaststroke. He grew up swimming in Oregon.

Claire Jenkins Assistant Coach

Coach Claire started swimming when she was 8 years old and absolutely fell in love with it. She loves being part of a team that provides a safe, fun and encouraging space for all swimmers. Coach Claire is excited to pass her love and knowledge of the sport onto the next generation of swimmers.

Megan Lay Assistant Coach

Coach Megan works with our Preteam group. She has been a competitive swimmer with EA and Churchill High School. 

Board of Directors
Laura Lay President
Beatrice McKenzie Board Member (Masters)
Matt Cooper Board Member (Masters)
Nathan Faught