The people on deck

Junior Temotio is a local Ponte Vedra resident with over 10 years of coaching experience across all age levels including summer league, high school, club and collegiate. Currently the Head Swim & Dive Coach of the Ponte Vedra HS Sharks where they recently won their third state championship. Most recently Coach Junior dedicated 6 years with Planet Swim Aquatics team where he developed the 10 and under program before moving on to be the head age group coach, more than tripling the number of FLAGS qualifiers and leading the team to being Top 5 in the State.

Coach Junior was a national-caliber swimmer for Brazil and the US, an age group national champion in the 50 Freestyle, 100 Breaststroke and 100 Butterfly. He left Brazil at 15 to compete and graduate in the United States, and graduated from East Carolina University in 2012 as a four-year scholarship swimmer, holding relay records and ranking among the school’s Top 10 All Time in the 50 Freestyle and 100 butterfly.

He began his career as a full-time age group coach for the West Houston Aquatic Team in Texas, then was Head age group coach for Bearcat Swim Club in Salem, Oregon where he doubled the success rate of State and sectional level swimmers and was nominated for age group coach of the year in only his second year. He was also assistant coach for Willamette University’s men’s and women’s swim team.

Coach Junior aims to create a modern perspective to coaching and to build a culture of integrity among his athletes. His goal is to foster a love for the sport and encourage a goal-driven mentality through discipline and a strong work ethic in and out of the water, and to expand the accessibility of swimming to more athletes across North Florida.

Coaching highlights: St. Johns County Girls Class 3A Coach of the Year, 2021 and 2022 · FHSAA Women’s State Champions 2021, 2022 and 2023 · Florida Swimming Zones Coach 2018, team champion · Florida All Stars Coach 2018–2019 · USA Swimming Manager for the 2022 Eastern Regional Diversity Camp · Selected for the 2023 National Diversity Camp at the Olympic Training Center · Assistant coach, 2012 USA Swimming spirit select camp, Houston.

Kevin has spent the majority of his life in or around swimming. He has swam competitively for the past 16 years and has competed at some of the sport's highest levels. Growing up in Southern California, Coach Kevin became one of the best collegiate recruits in 2019 and got a scholarship to swim at the University of Florida. He helped the Gators win four straight SEC team titles and earned All-American and Honorable All-American Honors. He was a USA Swimming National Team member from 2022–2023. Kevin was crowned a champion at the 2022 Phillips 66 National Championships in the 400 IM, becoming the 9th American ever in the event.

At SwimRise, Coach Kevin's ability to fine-tune strokes and improve the technical aspects of swimming competitively will be an asset to our team. Additionally, he brings a diverse background with fluency in both English and Spanish and looks forward to encouraging young athletes to pursue the sport, build confidence in the water and improve technique.

Coach Mirko discovered his passion for competitive swimming at age 10 and has been immersed in the sport ever since. As an athlete, he proudly represented Bolivia in eight international championships, earning a bronze medal in the 200m backstroke and two fourth-place finishes in the 200m individual medley. He also trained with North Shore Swimming Club in New Zealand under Olympic coach Jan Cameron, where he won gold in the 200m butterfly at the New Zealand Winter Nationals. Later, he represented Kentucky at the 2018 U.S. Masters Spring Nationals, placing 12th in the 100m backstroke.

With over a decade of coaching experience across Bolivia, New Zealand, and the United States, Coach Mirko has developed a strong track record of success. He led Club Nautico to two Bolivian National Age Group Championship titles and coached national-level swimmers, including a Bolivian record-holder. In the U.S., he has helped more than 100 swimmers qualify for State Meets in Kentucky, Florida, and New York, with several earning top finishes and even breaking state records under his guidance.

Coach Mirko is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation of swimmers. His coaching philosophy centers on strong fundamentals, technical excellence, and a growth-focused mindset. He believes in helping athletes set meaningful goals, stay disciplined in their training, and build resilience, skills that extend far beyond the pool.

Coach Summer began her swimming journey at the age of five and went on to compete for 18 years. She swam Division I at LSU before continuing her athletic and academic career at the University of Utah, where she completed graduate school. Summer is a two-time Olympic Trials qualifier in the 200 backstroke and an NCAA Championship qualifier in the 200 backstroke, 200 IM, and 200 butterfly.

She has gained valuable coaching experience through Utah Swim Camps and Stroke Clinics, as well as volunteering with the UFIT Adaptive Youth Sports program. Summer is passionate about helping young swimmers build confidence, both in and out of the pool.

Outside of coaching, she works in cybersecurity and enjoys playing fetch with her golden retriever.

Julliam Albino (Coach JJ) brings over 15 years of coaching experience to SwimRise Aquatics, including five years as Head Coach of Spartan Aquatic Club in Orange Park. He has worked across all levels, from developmental and age group to senior and varsity swimmers, creating a well-rounded, athlete-focused coaching style.

Julliam has led age-group and pre-team programs, supported senior training groups, and developed dryland programs for swimmers of all ages. His experience also includes coaching Masters and triathlon athletes, giving him a strong perspective on long-term athlete development. From 2016 to 2019, he was selected as a coach for Florida Swimming All-Stars and Southern Zones teams.

While Julliam is passionate about developing fast, technically sound swimmers, he places equal emphasis on building character, integrity, and discipline. He believes that success in the pool is most meaningful when it also fosters confident, respectful, and honest individuals.

Outside the pool, Julliam enjoys working out, cooking, gaming with friends, and spending time with his girlfriend Anna and his cat, Cat.

Hi! My name is Anna Piotrowski, and I'm originally from Tallahassee, Florida. I have four years of coaching experience working with swimmers ages 4–17, along with experience teaching swim lessons to children as young as 6 months through 8 years old.

Before joining SwimRise and attending the University of North Florida, where I study Child Developmental Psychology, I spent seven years as a competitive swimmer. During my time at Lawton Chiles High School, I had the honor of serving as team captain. My primary events were the 100 and 200 backstroke, as well as the 200 and 500 freestyle.

At SwimRise, I work primarily with our Sunrise Group where I get to work with some of our youngest swimmers. I love helping young athletes become comfortable and confident in the water while building strong swimming fundamentals. My goal is to create a fun, positive, and encouraging environment where every swimmer feels supported as they learn and grow.

Outside of swimming and coaching, I enjoy reading, watching TV shows, and listening to music.

Coach Nevaeh will be joining us as one of our Junior Coaches with the Rise Up Prep team and assisting other groups as needed. She also coaches with SwimRise summer league and is one of our academy instructors. Nevaeh is a competitive swimmer who is currently swimming with our Masters team.

Nevaeh has been competing in swimming since 2018. Formerly, she was an accomplished Taekwondo practitioner who obtained her black belt and began teaching Taekwondo locally. One of her favorite events each year is serving with Night to Shine. She is currently working towards an academic scholarship through online homeschooling. She aims to major in kinesiology in college. Nevaeh is passionate about teaching, learning, and empowering others to reach their goals. In addition to being one of four siblings, she enjoys exercising, visiting national parks, snorkeling in the springs, and listening to music.