Dear Dolphins Families,

Happy New Year! We hope 2026 is off to a great start for you and your swimmers. It is hard to believe that summer swim season begins in less than three months!

We are thrilled to officially welcome Beth Costello as our new Aquatics Manager and Head Coach for the Dolphins. Beth brings a wealth of experience, a deep understanding of summer swim, and a genuine excitement about getting on deck and working directly with our swimmers.

Beth has more than 30 years of experience as a swim instructor, coach, and aquatics leader. She has served as Head Coach at Atlanta International School, Aquatics Director for the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, and has coached for many years with both the City of Decatur and the Decatur Gators. Her experience spans all ages and skill levels, with a strong emphasis on fundamentals, confidence, and team culture.

What excites us most is Beth’s enthusiasm for building a program that is fun, well-organized, and competitive. She is focused on team building, positive energy on deck, and creating an environment where swimmers feel supported, challenged, and proud to be part of the Dolphins.

If you missed Beth’s full bio in the recent club-wide email, we encourage you to take a moment to read it.

Upcoming Team Events (More details coming soon):

Meet and Greet with Coach Beth

Sunday, February 1

6:00 to 7:00 PM

Founder’s Bar

New Parent Social

Sunday, February 8

Graduate Assistant Applications Now Open

Graduate Assistant applications for the 2026 season are now live. The GA Program is a long-standing Dolphins tradition and plays an important role in building leadership, responsibility, and positive team culture. Graduate Assistants serve as role models for younger swimmers while gaining meaningful job experience and lifeguard certification.

Beth is excited to work closely with our Graduate Assistants and ensure they feel supported and confident on deck. Former coach Kelsey Ansbro will also be consulting with Beth to support onboarding, and longtime Dolphins parents Shannon Sprinkle and Laura Stechmesser will serve as GA family liaisons.

Click here to apply.

We believe the Dolphins are in wonderful hands and are excited about the energy and leadership Beth brings to our program. We cannot wait to kick off another great season together.

Warmly,

Leah Humphries and Luci David

Dolphins Swim Team Co Chairs