Katie Harnish – Head Wallygator Coach
Coach Katie has been with the Wallingford swim team since 2017. She started swimming at 4 years old in the Delco league at Hilltop Swim Club. From there Katie has swam on numerous teams such as the Suburban Sea Hawks, the Lansdown Marlins, and for Cardinal O’Hara High School. In college Katie swim for Widener University. Her favorite events are backstroke and sprint free style. “Summer swimming is so important for so many reasons. Besides the obvious importance of water safety, summer swimming offers the perfect combination of fun and competition. We focus on camaraderie, technique, and leadership. I love nothing more than seeing those light switch moments where all of the hard work pays off for swimmers. It makes all of the time, practices, and sore muscles worth it!
Lila Hill – Little Gators Coach
Hi, my name is Lila Hill. I am a 2024 graduate of Strath Haven High School. I’ve been swimming with the Wallygators since 2016 and before that Hidden Hollow. In the winter I swim for Strath Haven High School and previously with the Ridley Rays. I am also in the band front of the Strath Haven Marching Band. Last summer I was a lifeguard and taught swim lessons here at WSARC. My favorite subjects in school are science and art. I love to draw, read and spend time at the beach. Looking forward to a fun summer !
Lindsay Spinosa – Little Gators Coach
Hello, my name is Lindsay Spinosa. For 12 years, I have been a part of the WSARC family. I joined the Wallingford Swim Team when I was 6-years old, and have great memories of summer swim and time with friends and coaches. This will also be my third summer as a WSARC lifeguard. I am a rising Senior at Strath Haven High School, and have been a member of the SHHS swim team for the past three years. I also swam competitively with the Suburban Seahawks and Ridley Rays teams before joining Strath Haven’s swim team. My favorite swim events are Backstroke, Free Relay and Medley Relay. In school, my favorite subject is science, especially Biology, which I hope to focus on in college. I am very excited to be working with our younger swimmers, and supporting Coach Katie and Coach Than. I am looking forward to meeting all of our young Wallygators, and having an amazing summer swim season!
Maya Putty – Assistant Little Gators Coach
Hi! My names Maya Putty and I’m a rising junior at Strath Haven High School. This is my eighth year as a Wallygator, and my first year as a little gators coach. Along with Wallingford, I swim in the winter for Strath Haven and also for Ridley Rays. I love swimming breast stroke and of course cheering at meets. Outside of swim, I love to listen to music and hang out with my friends and my family. I’m so excited for this summer, and I can’t wait for such a fun season!!