Birkdale Barracudas Swim Team

Grace Wilson, Kristina Dontino and Mia Dontino

Hello! I'm Coach Grace, a head coach for the Barracudas. Swimming has been my passion for as long as I can remember. I started swimming for Birkdale when I was just 5 years old, and since then, I've accumulated 14 years of competitive swimming experience and 6 years of coaching expertise. Currently swimming at Wingate University, where I've recently completed my freshman year, I bring a deep understanding of the sport to my coaching style. I believe in creating a supportive and motivating environment where athletes can thrive both in and out of the pool. I love watching our community come together for the love of the sport of swimming! Excited for this season and many seasons to come, Go barracudas!

Hey everyone my name is Coach Kristina and I’m one of the head coaches for the Birkdale Barracudas!! I’ve been a Barracuda my whole life, repping the green since 5 years old. I’m so privileged and happy to be coaching as I’ve grown up with this amazing community and aspire to be a coach that the kids can look up to just like I did when I was little. I just finished out my swimming career as a senior and will be attending NC State in the fall! My main goal is to create a fun and happy environment for our swimmers to learn and grow as people in and out of the water. GO BARRACUDAS!!!

Hey guys! I am Coach Mia and I'm one of the head coaches here at Birkdale. I've been in the world of swimming for 15 years, both as an athlete and coach. I competed up until my senior year of high school, and even though I am currently not active in the sport, I still want to share my love of swimming. I am currently pursuing my education at Appalachian State University, where I recently completed my sophomore year. My main goal is to inspire and guide swimmers to reach their full potential in and out of the pool, focusing on technique, endurance, and a love for swimming that lasts a lifetime. GOOO BARRACUDAS!!!