My name is Austin Graham. I am excited to return to the New Longview Sea Stallions Swim Team in my third as the Head Coach. Swimming has been a big part of my life since I was 8 years old. My swimming career started on a summer league team. I eventually joined the Kansas City Blazers East, which is now the Empire KC Swim Club. I put in countless hours in the pool with Empire KC and it was worth every minute. After my swimming career came to an end, I was also part of the Empire KC coaching staff.
I attended Truman State University and completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Marketing in May of 2022. After completing my Bachelor’s Degree I stayed at Truman State to complete my Master’s of Arts Degree in Education and Teaching which I completed in May of 2023. I am looking forward to beginning my third in education teaching 3rd Grade in LSR7 at Greenwood Elementary in August. Prior to attending Truman State, I attended Lee’s Summit West High School. I was a Varsity swimmer all four years at Lee’s Summit West. I was a State Qualifier for three years, and achieved All State Honors.
While helping swimmers to become the best version of themself, I also hope to help them have fun and make friends along the way. Some of my best friends are people that I met in the pool. I hope this summer with the Sea Stallions is the best one yet!
My name is Ella Fries and this is my third season as an assistant coach for the Sea Stallions! I have been a swimmer for eleven years and swam for the Sea Stallins for three years. I have also swam for Empire KC and LS West High School. I am about to begin my senior year at Western Colorado University where I compete as a collegiate swimmer and study Exercise Science with a minor in Biology. This summer I will apply for physical therapy school and hope to attend 2026. I love helping our swimmers word hard, have fun in practice and achieve their goals. I am available for private lessons; feel free to call or text me. I cannot wait to coach the Sea Stallions this summer!
Hi! My name is Ella Thompson and this will be my first year with the Sea Stallions! I have been a swimmer for the past 12 years, swimming for Empire KC and the LS West varsity team. I am currently a collegiate athlete at Truman State University pursuing a career in nursing. I love working with kids and hope to become a pediatric nurse when I graduate. I love being able to watch kids reach their goals and celebrate their hard work. I am beyond excited to help coach the Sea Stallions!
