Treasurer

Manages team finances and budgeting

Team Director & Founder

Oversees team operations, pool and facility relationships, contracts and negotiations, practice locations and scheduling, and member communications.

Swimmer Support

Coordinates trial swims and drop-ins, responds to prospective swimmer questions, verifies USMS membership, and helps new swimmers get started with FFH.

Registrar & Webmaster

Manages team registration, website updates, team and coach calendars, attendance systems, and team merchandise.

Lead Coach

Leads the FFH coaching staff and oversees coaching operations, coach scheduling, and member support.

FFH Lead Coach and an assistant coach for the Fox Chapel Killer Whales, Lindsay spent her earliest years accompanying her swim coach dad to age group practices. As an adult, she is a nationally (USMS) and internationally (FINA) top-ranked backstroker. As a USMS Level 3 Coach, Lindsay strives to cultivate a welcome and friendly experience for swimmers of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels. Her cardinal rule for swimmers is to "be kind and streamline."

Dan has been coaching swimming for over 30 years and has built a reputation as one of the best in the business.

Raza began swimming at age 6 and competing at age 8, eventually earning multiple medals at Pakistan's junior national championships. After nearly 20 years away from the sport, he returned to the pool, inspired by FFH and the Masters swimming community to rediscover his competitive drive. He now regularly competes at meets across the country, including USMS National Championships. This journey shapes his training philosophy, emphasizing solid technique, smart pacing, and a positive environment where swimmers can pursue their goals and enjoy the process. Outside the pool, Raza enjoys playing guitar and spending time with family.

Paul was a standout swimmer at Plum High School and Clarion University earning Sports Hall of Fame status at Plum (2015) and the state of Pennsylvania (East Boros Chapter) (2019). He is also a YMCA National Champion, 7-Time State Champion and 3 Time NCAA All-American. For Paul however, swimming is a lifelong sport and continues swimming with the Pittsburgh Flying Fish Heads. In addition, he is also a recognized certified USMS Masters swim Coach and a member of the Allegheny Mountain Swimming Association.

Matt joined our coaching team in the summer of 2023 and is a USMS Level 3 Coach and Official. When he isn’t coaching FFH, the Killer Whales, athletes or triathletes, you'll catch Matt training for his next triathlon, learning to fly, or consulting businesses on engineering and leadership.

Sherah swam for the University of South Carolina and is a diehard sprinter! Her favorite thing about Masters swimming is being part of a team and getting to race the 50 breaststroke and 100 IM again. Outside the pool, she is currently in nursing school and enjoys backpacking and kayaking every chance she gets!

Rhian is a swimmer, rower, and has been principal piccolo with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since 1990. Rhian joined the FFH on deck in Fall 2022.

Matt, a standout swimmer at Yale, now competes all over the country as a masters swimmer. He regularly swims at Masters Nationals and other local and regional competitions in long course and short course events. Matt also serves as an assistant coach with the Mt. Lebanon Aqua Club.

Cory is a lifelong swimmer who loves the community of the Flying Fish Heads. She is a certified US Masters Adult Learning to Swim instructor. Her practices always include a playlist! 

While Katie is a chemist by day, she spends most of her free time in water as a masters swimmer, synchronized swimmer, and rower. She has swum and won a range of long and short course masters swimming events and also trains with a masters team in Ft. Lauderdale.

Corinne grew up in Northeast Ohio and has been swimming competitively since she was five. She previously coached a summer swim team for swimmers ages 4–18 and also taught swim lessons. 

Outside of swimming, Corinne is a CPA and moved to Pittsburgh in 2024. She lives in the North Hills with her husband, their new baby, and their dog, Ivy. She enjoys cooking, gardening, and, of course, swimming!