John Bodden –  Head Coach

headcoach@stingrayswimclub.ky - +1(345)323-2271

I am excited and thrilled to begin our journey together! 

First, I would like to say thank you for allowing me the opportunity to share the deck space with you all as we continue to build upon what has made our club team so great! It is truly an honor and a privilege to be a part of a team that is truly special with a tight sense of community. I look forward to meeting everyone and being a part of this team!

A little about me: I've been involved with the club as a swimmer for roughly 10 years with a brief stint of coaching at the club during the 2022 summer season. Through my experiences at the club, I was able to compete at the college swimming level and then went on to coach starting as a Graduate Assistant for the 2022-2023 season before taking over as head coach for the 2023-24, 2024-25 seasons at Catholic University. I am focused on providing an environment where the swimmers can grow both as people and as athletes as they progress throughout the sport. I am truly passionate about the sport and I believe that swimming can be used in a constructive way to develop skills that can applied outside of the sport whilst also maintaining the desire to excel in the sport.

 

Rebeka Dics –  Assistant Coach

swimcoach@stingrayswimclub.ky 

I am Coach Beka, originally from Hungary, with over 16 years of competitive swimming experience.
 
I was offered a full-ride scholarship at top end Division 2 school where I completed 4 year bachelor studies of Exercise Science.
After graduation I stayed close to water; was part of the organizing committee of FINA World Championships and World Cups, did the first season with the International Swimming League where I was a team manager for Team Iron. On the side I was coaching & started my own special swim program for special needs children.
 
My passion is sharing the love of water with everyone, regardless of background or ability.