We are thrilled to welcome back our Princeton Lakes Piranhas swimmers. This season, we have a fantastic group of coaches lined up to lead our swimmers to another fun-filled and successful summer swim season!

Swim Team Leadership Team

Head Coach - Swim Team Instruction 

Jesse Niederjohn

Hi, my name is Jesse Niederjohn. I have been on this team for over 10 years and coaching for the last 4 years. I have also competitively swum for club and high school teams. I cannot wait to make this the best season yet!

Head Coach - Swim Team Administration 

Haley Mena

Hello! My name is Haley Mena and I am an upcoming Sophomore at Auburn University. I have grown up swimming for Princeton Lakes and I have been coaching for 5 years. I am so excited to return back as a Head Coach and cannot wait to cheer on our swimmers!

Assistant Coaches:

Megan Humphrey - Age Group Lead: Ages 6 & Under

My name is Megan and I am a rising senior at Walton High School. I have been on the Princeton Lakes Piranhas for about 10 years now and I can’t wait for the 2026 season!

Liz Gatza - Age Group Lead: Ages 7-8

Hi! I’m coach Liz and I’ve been coaching with the Princeton Lakes Piranhas for 4 years now. I’m an upcoming college freshman and have been swimming for the Walton Varsity team for 4 years! I can’t wait to continue this season!

Dominic Wilson - Age Group Lead: Ages 9-10

Hey y’all! I’m coach Dom-I coach the 9-10 year old age group and I can’t wait for another amazing season! I’ve been swimming for 13 years and I’m very excited to coach the next generation of swimmers. Go Piranhas!

Jackson Pettus - Age Group Lead: 11 & Older 

Hi, my name is Jackson Pettus and I am coming back this summer for my third season as a Piranhas coach. I am super excited and can’t wait to see returning swimmers and meet all the news ones!

Piranhas Junior Coaches

Gia Contreras

Hi Piranhas! My name is Gia Contreras and i am a rising Sophomore at Walton High School. I’ve been swimming with the Princeton Lake Piranhas for 10 years and can’t wait for another successful summer!

Max Contreras

Hello, my name is Max Contreras. I am 15 years old and I can’t wait for this season to start.

Rhyan Humphrey

I’m a rising 10th grader at Walton. I have been swimming for Princeton Lakes since I was in kindergarten.

Jamison Pettus

My name is Jamison Pettus and I’m a rising Senior at Walton High School. I’ve been a Princeton Lakes Piranha for the past 8 years. I’m so excited for this season!

Sebastian Valladeres

I’m Sebastian Valladares and a rising senior at Walton High School. I’ve been swimming since I was six months old and have been a member of the Princeton Lakes Piranhas for the past 3 years. I’m really excited for this season and hope to have a great summer with the team.

Piranhas Small Fry Coaches

Abigail Adams

My name is Abigail Adams and I am a rising 7th grader at Dickerson Middle School. I started swimming with the Princeton Lakes Piranhas when I was seven years old. I’m so excited to join as a coach and be a bigger part of the team.

Jackson Jefcoat

Kiera Rathmann

Hi, I’m Kiera Rathmann and I am a rising 7th grader at Dickerson Middle School. This will be my 6th season swimming for the Princeton Lakes Piranhas. This year, I am a Small Fry Coach for the 6 and Unders and cannot wait to coach this season!

Max Shuford

I’m Max Shuford and I’m a rising 8th grader at Dickerson Middle School. I have been swimming with the Princeton Lakes Piranhas for 5 years. This is my first year coaching and I’m excited to teach all the small fry of the neighborhood.

Olivia van der Vegt

Hi, my name is Olivia van der Vegt and I’m a rising 8th grader at Dickerson Middle School. I’ve been swimming since I was about 6 years old and have devoted most of my time to swimming. I am really excited to be able to coach because I love helping kids out starting the sport I love. I am really excited for my second season of the Piranhas this summer!

Gemma Watson

My name is Gemma Watson, and I am a rising 8th grader at Dickerson Middle School. I’ve been swimming since I was 1 and I’ve been on the Princeton Lakes Piranhas since I was 6. I’m really glad I can be a coach!

Willow Watson

My name is Willow Watson, and I am a rising 8th grader at Dickerson Middle School. I’ve been swimming since I was 1 and I’ve been on the Princeton Lakes Piranhas since I was 6. I’m really excited to be a coach!

Josie WIlson

My name is Josie Wilson and I’m a rising 7th grader at Dickerson Middle School. I have been swimming since I was 3 years old and I have been swimming for the Princeton Lakes Piranhas for 2 years. I’m so excited to coach and be a bigger part of the team.