Druid Hills Golf Club Dolphins

Our Graduate Assistants are an important part of the Dolphins coaching team. Each GA is a current high school student and experienced swimmer who has come up through our program. Many compete for their high school and/or year-round teams, are lifeguard certified, and are actively developing their skills as coaches.

The Dolphins GA program has a long-standing tradition of developing strong leaders, and many of our former GAs have gone on to be highly sought-after coaches across CCSL. We take great pride in this program and in the role our GAs play in supporting our swimmers and coaching staff each season.

They work under the direction of our head coach and assistant coaches and play a key role in supporting instruction, swimmer development, and team culture.

Ansley Rollins

Ansley Rollins is a rising junior at Druid Hills High School and has been a Dolphin since age five. This is her second year as a GA and her third year teaching swimming lessons. Ansley swims year-round with Metro Atlanta Aquatic Club (MAAC), with butterfly, freestyle, and backstroke sprints as her favorite events.

Ansley also swims for her high school team, holding several school records. She had top 4 finishes in her individual events at the GHSA 4A State Championships this year. Ansley loves all aspects of swimming – from training and competing to coaching and building friendships. She is excited to share that passion with younger swimmers this summer.

Callum Conway

Callum Conway joins the Druid Hills coaching staff as a Graduate Assistant after swimming as a Dolphin for nine consecutive years. During his time in the program, he competed in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and IM, earning honors including Most Spirited, Best Backstroke, Most Improved, and Next Dolphin Up.

Callum is currently in high school and continues to stay active in athletics. His experience in the water and dedication to the sport have helped shape him as both a swimmer and a leader. Outside of swimming, he enjoys playing golf at Druid Hills and spending time with his younger brother and sister.

He is excited to give back to the program and mentor the next generation of Dolphins.

Rory Dietrich

Rory has been part of the Dolphins program since age five and developed into a strong, well-rounded swimmer, with a particular strength in breaststroke.

Rory is currently finishing up his freshman year at Decatur High School, where he swims for the Bulldogs. He qualified for the state swim meet as a freshman in the 100 breaststroke.

The strong skills he learned as a Dolphin gave Rory the opportunity to have amazing water experiences like surfing in Hawaii, white water rafting in Colorado, and snorkeling in the Caribbean.

He looks forward to helping younger swimmers build confidence and enjoy being in the water and a part of the team. He will have his eye out for the next breaststroke king and work hard to see if they can take down a record this year!

Abby James

Abby joined the Dolphins in 2019 with no prior swim experience and quickly grew into a confident and dedicated swimmer through hard work and consistent practice.

She is currently in high school at Paideia, where she swims for the Pythons. Abby brings a thoughtful and encouraging approach to coaching and is excited to help younger swimmers build confidence and develop their skills.

Anna Martin

Anna has been part of the Dolphins program for several years, developing as both a swimmer and a supportive teammate. She has built strong friendships through the team and values the discipline and perseverance swimming has taught her.

Anna is currently a sophomore at Paideia, where she continues to stay involved in school activities. Outside of the pool, she enjoys musical theater, writing, dancing, and traveling. She is excited to bring her positive energy to the pool deck this summer.

Ren Sonoda

Ren has been part of the Dolphins program since starting as a Junior Dolphin and has grown into a steady and dependable swimmer.

He is a rising sophomore at The Lovett School, where he participates in both swimming and water polo. Ren brings a calm and encouraging presence to the pool and is excited to support swimmers while helping create a fun and positive team environment.

Luke Stechmesser

Luke has been involved in swimming from a young age and has competed with both the Dolphins and GAC.

He is currently a high school student and continues to stay active in sports, including baseball and tennis. Luke enjoys the competitive side of swimming as well as the team camaraderie and is excited to help younger swimmers improve while keeping practices fun and engaging.

Alex Sprinkle

Alex began as a Junior Dolphin and developed into a strong freestyle swimmer, later expanding into butterfly and IM. He values the friendships and team spirit that come with being a Dolphin.

Alex is currently a student at Decatur High School, where he continues his swimming career with the Bulldogs. He brings enthusiasm, positivity, and a strong work ethic to his role as a Graduate Assistant.

When he’s not on the pool deck, you’ll find Alex on the golf course

Reid Berry

Reid Berry is a second-year Graduate Assistant and a sophomore at Paideia School. He began swimming with the Dolphins at age eight and enjoys working with younger swimmers as they develop their skills and confidence.

Reid swims for his school and enjoys being part of a team environment. Outside of swimming, he plays basketball, spends time with friends, and pet sits in the Druid Hills neighborhood.

Anna Pattaras

Anna has been part of the Dolphins program since her Junior Dolphin days and is now in her second year as a Graduate Assistant. She previously swam competitively for Dynamo and continues to swim for her high school team at St. Pius.

Anna also plays club volleyball and loves being part of the Dolphins community. She is excited to continue working with swimmers and helping make the season fun and memorable.

Ada Bryant

Ada Bryant started swimming in summer leagues at age 4 and swam as a Druid Hills Dolphin for 3 seasons. She was also a graduate assistant last summer. During the school year, she swims on the Midtown High team. She loves how much the Dolphin swimmers and coaches encourage and cheer for each other, including the littlest Dolphins. She believes that every swimmer should feel special and valued when they step onto the pool deck. As a coach, she hopes to cultivate this positive environment and help the swimmers grow their confidence and technique.