Coach Bob has been with the YMCA of Greater Des Moines since late 2014 and is the Head Coach for the Ankeny practice site. Prior to coaching the Aquahawks, Bob was a graduate assistant coach with Iowa State University. Bob received his BA in Journalism/Mass Communication and Education Certification from ISU. Bob has a strong personal background with swimming. He was a four-year letter winner as a member of the Iowa State Men’s Swimming and Diving Team and a member of the 1995 Big 8 Championship Team. Back in high school, Coach Bob was received All-American Honorable Mention in the 50 Free (which he considered his best event, yet the 100 breast was his favorite!).
Coach Bob believes that coaching has the ability to affect the lives of children in a positive manner. Sport teaches lessons in teamwork, integrity, dedication, sacrifice and humility and I believe that delivering those lessons is tantamount to helping our swimmers achieve athletic success. My goal is to develop young people who enjoy swimming and are healthy in mind, spirit and body.
He enjoys spending time with his family; wife Susin and children: Joe, Jaycin (JJ), Sydney, Chloe, Maia, Alanna and his pets; Tigre (cat), Chaos and Havok (Siberian Huskies). In his spare time, you can find Coach Bob enjoying one of his favorite hobbies; reading, basketball and video games.
