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Carlie Polkinghorn Head Coach

Carlie has been deeply involved in the Scottsdale community for 16 years. She first joined the team at the age of 8 and completed her time as a swimmer in 2017 following her graduation from Northgate High School. She holds records in various events such as IM and Breaststroke as well as competed in prestigious meets like North Coast Section and State Championships. During her time as a swimmer, Carlie was involved in various swim team programs that gave her the knowledge and skills to join the coaching staff in 2018. She spent 4 summers on the staff as an Assistant Coach and served as the Head Coach during the 2022 season. 

Carlie graduated from Saint Mary’s College of California in May 2022 with her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and currently teaches 4th grade in the greater Walnut Creek community. The Scottsdale community and culture holds a very special place in her heart and she is eager to return on deck this season!

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Michael Hirsch Assistant Coach

Michael has been involved in the Scottsdale community for 17 years. He joined the team when he was 5 years old and finished his swimming years in 2019. He graduated from De La Salle where he swam for four years and played water polo for three. Michael was involved with many different team programs at SSC. He was a preseason helper for many years, and lifeguarded for two years. This will be Michael's second summer coaching at Scottsdale and is very excited to be back this summer.

Michael will be graduating from Loyola Marymount this spring with a BA in Communications Studies. Upon graduation Michael hopes to go into commercial real estate.

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Tony Puthuff Assistant Coach

Tony has been a part of the Scottsdale community for 14 years. From the age of 4 until he was 18, every summer was spent at Scottsdale making new memories and friendships each year. His passion for swimming has grown over the years making him eager to give back to the community that has helped him to develop into a well rounded swimmer and person. Tony had the opportunity to swim at prominent meets such as North Coast Section, with his team taking first place his Senior year. With his time at Scottsdale, he was also able to break multiple Breastroke, Freestyle, and IM records, some that still stand today.

His knowledge of swimming stems from his various club and High School coaches. He has also been a Pre-Season Helper, Junior Coach, and taught private lessons through Splash Crew the last two seasons. Tony is excited to help returning swimmers, as well as new ones, perfect their stroke and become the best swimmers they can be.

After graduating from De La Salle High School in 2022, Tony continued his education at the University of Colorado Boulder.

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Ryan Parker Assistant Coach

Ryan began swimming at Scottsdale at age 5 in 2008 and has since then been in pools his entire life. He was a county swimmer for many years specializing in Freestyle and Backstroke as well as an All-American water polo player for CCU and a four-year varsity player for Northgate. As the son of a former Scottsdale coach and as a swimmer himself he uses his experience and what he has gained from those around him to coach and get the best out of every kid on the team. 

Ryan graduated from Northgate High School in 2021 and currently attends Chico State, where he is pursuing a business degree in information systems, and plays for their club water polo and golf teams.

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