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The Foothills Masters Swim Team Coaches are
known for the individual attention they give to their swimmers, as well as for the innovative methods they use to
produce improvement within the team. Positive attitudes, encouragement, and enthusiasm are the trademarks of this
coaching staff.
Coach Sara Austad
Hometown: Littleton, Colorado
College: University of South Dakota
Sara swam on the Foothills Swim Team growing up. A graduate of Chatfield High School in 1995, Sara went on to compete as a collegiate swimmer for the North Central Conference for the University of South Dakota—placing in the top 16 for four years in the breaststroke events. She has also successfully competed in numerous triathlons and understands what it takes to excel in multiple sports.
After working as a swim camp counselor at Stanford University, Sara returned to Colorado where she is currently a PE teacher at an elementary school in Cherry Creek School District. She began coaching the Foothills Masters Swim Team when The Ridge Recreation Center opened in 2003.
Her philosophy on swimming is to provide an environment in which each person has the opportunity to learn and excel in the sport using good technique, fitness and an attitude that swimming in fun.
Coach’s quote: “Work hard, play hard, and have fun!”
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