Alan Duski, Head Coach 

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Alan grew up in Croatia where he began swimming competitively at age of 6. After being part of Croatian Junior National Team, he went on to compete at Eastern Michigan University from 2008-2012 where he specialized in butterfly and backstroke. He graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and Nutrition, and a M.S. in Exercise Physiology. 

After graduating from EMU, Alan started coaching swimming and conditioning with Club Wolverine. He also spent time working as a clinical exercise physiologist at Michigan Medicine and a personal trainer.

Head Administrator/ COO

Please refer all administrative and organizational queries to Nick ([email protected])

Nick Munsell began swimming at age 8 for Milan Swim Club. Nick switched to SST when he moved to Saline in 7th grade (1997) and has been involved in Saline Swimming ever since. Nick’s coaching experience began soon after high school when he helped coach the Saline men’s high school team for the 2002-2003 season. Nick coached at Travis Pointe Country Club from 2003-2005 and began coaching for Saline in 2004. While Nick has steered his talents away from the pool deck, given his consistently increased administrative role, he can still be seen around the pool and office most days. Nick is passionate about the sport of swimming and is dedicated to helping continue the fine traditions of SST swimming. 

Eric Stanczyk, Assistant Coach

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Eric started swimming at the age of 9 and is originally from Westmont Illinois. As an age group swimmer Eric swam for B.R. Ryall YMCA. He was a YMCA Nationals finalist and team record holder. 

In college he swam for Eastern Michigan University (2002-2006), and was the team captain his senior season. He competed in primarily the 200 and 500 yard freestyle events. He was a Mid American Conference Championship finalist and helped the Eagles win 3 conference championships.

Eric coached at Dexter Community Aquatic Club (DCAC) from 2007 until 2021. He was also the Head Coach at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School for the Women's team from 2011 to 2014. 

He is currently the Head Coach at Ann Arbor Huron High school for the Men's Team. He has served in that capacity since 2011. Previously he was the Assistant Coach from 2006 until 2011.

Andy Cheng, Assistant Coach 

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Andy grew up swimming in South Texas and continued his career at Coe College in Iowa from 2013 to 2017, where he specialized in butterfly and distance free events. After graduating, he served as a volunteer assistant coach for his alma mater. In 2018, he moved to Colorado where he was an assistant coach for the Rocky Mountain Rapids Swim Team. Andy then began attending the University of Cincinnati in 2021 for graduate school, and also volunteered as an assistant coach for the Bearcats from 2021 to 2023.

Madison Sullivan, Assistant Coach 

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Madison is currently a college student at Washtenaw Community College, planning on transferring to Eastern Michigan University to study Psychology and Criminology. Madison was taught how to swim at the age of 4 by parents and was always in the pool as a child, but also loved to snorkel in natural bodies of water. In middle school, Madison learned different techniques of swimming but never participated in competitive swimming. Now as an adult, Madison enjoys being physically active in various ways. Madison has about 2 years of experience working and teaching kids at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. More recently, Madison decided to use their teaching skills to teach kids how to swim at a swim school. Madison really enjoys helping children reach their goals and creating a fun environment for them.

Lisa Dick, Assistant Coach 

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Lisa grew up in Findlay, Ohio and began swimming at the age of 5 in her local summer league. She continued swimming through high school and into college at Butler University (2009-2010), specializing in backstroke, IM, and mid-distance freestyle. After her college career ended due to injury, Lisa transitioned to coaching to maintain her involvement in the sport she loved. She has coached at various levels including Head Coach of the summer league where she started her career, lead age group coach for Findlay Area Swim Team (FAST), and assistant coach at Findlay High School. 

Following a break from coaching and a move to Michigan, Lisa returned to coaching when her son began swimming competitively. She has coached with the Woodhaven Wave Runners and Riverview Buccaneers (RBST) before another move brought her family to Saline. Lisa is passionate about creating a positive environment where young athletes can develop a love of swimming, confidence in performance, and a solid technique to maintain injury prevention.

Shannon McNamara has been involved with swimming since the age of 8, starting in Flat Rock. She swam on a co-ed high school team at Flat Rock High School and continued her swimming career at Wayne State University.  Soon after college, Shannon starting coaching high school swimming in the Downriver area, first in Taylor and then in Woodhaven where she currently teaches.  After having her first daughter, she stepped away from coaching until her children began swimming themselves. Shannon coached for 4 years as an assistant coach for the Trenton Swim Club.  She is also currently the middle school head coach of the Simpson Middle School Team in Flat Rock. She loves working with kids to reach their goals.

Aquatics Program Specialist

With over 40 years of aquatics experience, Sandy Stafford has held many positions in the swimming world. Before arriving in Michigan in 1992, Sandy worked at various facilities in Florida and in her home state of South Carolina.  Currently, Sandy is the Aquatics Program Specialist for Saline Community Education. Her responsibilities include but are not limited to all aspects of Saline High School pool and various community events. During her coaching career, Sandy has coached all Saline swim programs to successful results, including High School, Middle School, and SST. Additionally, Sandy coaches middle school cross-country and privately trains many adults helping them achieve their fitness goals.  In her “free time” Sandy remains dedicated to her own training as a marathoner and triathlete.