Laura Polhill
Head Coach: Willowbrook Alligators Swim and Dive Team

Laura will be entering her 11th year as Head Coach of the Willowbrook Swim and Dive Team in 2010. After a short stint as assistant coach of the Peekskill Recreation swim team from 1998 to 1999, Laura has called Willowbrook her summer home ever since. Willowbrook is a member of the Northern Westchester Swim Conference and has established itself as a summer competitive swimming force in recent years.

Since Laura was named head coach in 2000, Willowbrook has been crowned division champions 9 out of 10 years losing only one swim meet along the way. During this decade of excellence, Willowbrook has compiled a 50-1-1 record under her guidance and is consistently the top Northern Westchester Swim Conference finisher at the Westchester County Championships (“Counties”) which are held in August. Willowbrook is currently enjoying a 29 consecutive swim meet winning streak.

Laura is a certified water safety instructor (WSI), certified pool operator (CPO), and has received accreditation with the American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA). In addition to her competitive swim team responsibilities, Laura is the manager of the Aquatics facility at Willowbrook. She is also a USA Swimming Age Group and Senior Coach during the winter months for the Boys and Girls Club Marlins in Mount Kisco. She also swims with the Westchester Masters Swim Team as a part of US Masters Swimming.

Despite Laura’s and Willowbrook’s many accomplishments, Laura remains dedicated to all swimmers – no matter what their level or ability. She believes that swimming is an outstanding form of exercise that helps build self-esteem and increases fitness. Whether your child is a novice or hopes to swim at the highest level, we are certain that Laura will provide the support and guidance that they deserve and require.

Laura’s Coaching Record at Willowbrook: