Bobby Brewer
Head Coach & Executive Director
A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Brewer is the 1998 100m Backstroke National Champion and 10-Time USA Swimming National Team Member. As an 18-time All-American at the University of Georgia from 1994–98, he won three SEC individual titles and served as team captain. He swam professionally, co-authored The Olympic Dream and Spirit, and overcame a debilitating back injury heading into the 2000 Olympic Trials — then came back to win a national championship, a US Open Championship, and qualify for multiple national teams. In 2004 he earned his Master's in Sport Science and served as VP of Premier Management Group, managing Olympic swimmers including Aaron Peirsol and Amanda Beard. He later served as Head Coach of the Army's Wounded Warrior Program before founding RCA. "There is no magic in coaching," Brewer says. "We train at race pace and with attention to technique since that is how we want it on race day. Every day is race day."
National Champion · US Open Champion · 10× National Team · ASCA Level 4
Zach Statler
Assistant Coach, Silver Group
Zach started coaching with RCA in Spring 2023 and currently coaches the Silver group. Born and raised in Jackson, Missouri, he began swimming competitively at age 5 with the Jackson Barracudas, then swam with the Gators Swim Team for 10 years year-round and 3 additional summers — also coaching through private lessons. His favorite meets as a competitor were the Junior Olympics and the Kerr-McGhee Pro-Am. Zach draws on those experiences and memories to build his group's confidence, develop a lifelong passion for the sport, and — most importantly — have fun.
RCA Assistant Coach · Silver Group
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Sally Loughary
Director of Stroke School
For over thirty years Coach Sally has been the foundation of RCA's developmental program — guiding swimmers at every level from Stroke School fundamentals through age group competition. Her athletes have gone on to earn college scholarships, State Championships, Ozark titles, Junior National qualifications, and National qualifications. More than the results, Sally instills discipline, integrity, and accountability in every swimmer she touches.
30+ Years Coaching · Director of Stroke School
Bryan McPherson
Director of Strength & Conditioning
Bryan's experience working with club, high school, and collegiate swimmers is unparalleled through SwimStrong Dryland — the premier swim-specific dryland program in the country. A former Division I scholarship swimmer, he earned his B.S. in Exercise Science from Eastern Illinois and his M.S. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Louisville, where he interned with the swim team's Sports Performance Department working alongside Olympic athletes. He went on to coach strength at Lindenwood University, producing multiple NCAA Division II All-Americans and an NCAA Champion. Bryan now works full time with SwimStrong Dryland. He lives in Oregon with his wife Renae, their dogs (Duncan, Echo, and Atlas), and their cat (Moo). He also plays bass guitar.
M.S. Exercise Physiology · CSCS · SwimStrong Dryland
Brittany Miller
Director of Nutrition Programming & Research
Brittany is a certified Sports Nutritionist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and Precision Nutrition, and an Allied Health Professional through the American Sports and Performance Dietitians Association. A former competitive athlete herself, she discovered the missing link — nutrition — in college and has spent years creating education that changes how swim athletes perform. She is confident that nutrient-dense foods unlock hidden potential in every swimmer and that great habits produce a massive return on investment for performance, health, and well-being.
NASM Sports Nutrition · Precision Nutrition Level 1 · Youth Nutrition Specialist
Logan Long
Leadership Specialist
Logan works directly with RCA to design and implement periodized dryland programs for all age groups — enhancing performance and promoting long-term athletic development in and out of the water. A lifelong swimmer who competed at a Division I program for four years, he has coached at every level from assistant age group coach to head coach. He has guided numerous swimmers to the highest levels of performance and brings deep leadership development experience. Logan lives in Southeastern Wisconsin with his wife Karleen. Outside of swimming he loves Chicago sports, reading, golf, and traveling.
NASM Performance Enhancement · ASCA Level 3 · D1 Swimmer
Christen Shefchunas
Mental Skills & Confidence Coach
Coach Christen is a Professional Confidence Coach who works with Olympians, World Record holders, and NCAA Champions. A former All-American swimmer at the University of Tennessee, she coached for 16 years — including time as an assistant at Michigan State and SMU and Head Coach at the University of Miami. After watching too many athletes miss their potential due to lack of confidence, she launched Coach Christen, focused entirely on helping athletes handle pressure moments. In 2024, seven of her clients qualified for the Paris Olympics, bringing home 8 medals including World Record holder Gretchen Walsh.
All-American, University of Tennessee · Former D1 Head Coach
Jill Oertle
Doctor of Physical Therapy Consultant
Dr. Oertle brings over 30 years of physical therapy experience and 20+ years working specifically with swim athletes. She provides expert injury prevention, recovery, and movement assessment to keep RCA athletes healthy, resilient, and performing at their best.
Doctorate in Physical Therapy, SLU · 30+ Years PT Experience
Emma Greene
Head Summer League Coach (SMSC)
Emma brings over 10 years of experience with RCA as a former team member and now as Head Summer League Coach. During her high school years she earned multiple trips to Sectional Championships and a scholarship to swim at Delta State, where she recently graduated with a degree in education. Emma is passionate about teaching beginning swimmers fundamentals while helping more advanced athletes develop their skills. She builds a supportive, positive environment built on good technique, consistent practice, and strong work ethic.
Former RCA Athlete · Delta State University · B.S. Education
