I am excited to come back as Head Coach for another summer. I have been coaching this team for the past 5 years and this past winter I became one of the Head Coaches for the Oakdale High School Swim Team. A little bit about myself, I am a 3rd year Physical Education Teacher at Whittier Elementary School. I grew up swimming competitively, part of that time being for the Devil Rays and WHS where I was a captain of the team during my senior year. The events I swam the most were the 500 Free and the 200 IM. A fun fact about me is that I was born in Italy. Summer Swim is the best and I am ready for another great season.

My name is Jennifer Speak, and I’m so excited for my first year coaching Dearbought! I am a first grade teacher at Woodsboro Elementary School. It is my sixth year teaching in FCPS. I started swimming when I was six years old for the Glade Towne Gators. I then swam competitively for FAST, MAC, and FSC. Swimming was my entire life, passion, and love for so many years. I’m excited to share that love of the sport and support young swimmers as they learn, improve, and most of all, have fun in the pool!

Hi my name is Ella! This is my third year coaching Pre-Team for the Dearbought Devil Rays and fifth year as a swim teacher overall! I was a Dearbought swimmer for 9 years. I am attending FCC and majoring in early and special education. I work in a local shop downtown and also work at a swim school! I am so excited to start this season and see all of Pre- Teams new and returning swimmers!

Hi, my name is Luke Jolles. This will be my first year as a Pre-Team coach, and I am very excited! I swam for the Dearbought Devil Rays almost every year since I was five, and I swam for the WHS swim team in High School. I’ll be graduating from FCC in May of this year, and will be transferring to another college this fall to work on a bachelor’s in engineering. I look forward to starting the season!

Lilah Friedman is a 2026 graduate of Walkersville High School and will be attending college this Fall. She has been swimming since the age of 7 and has been a proud member of the Dearbought Devil Rays for the past 12 years. Lilah has also served as a junior coach for the last 4 years, where she has enjoyed helping younger swimmers learn and grow in the sport.

Her favorite event is the Medley Relay because she loves the teamwork and fun of swimming alongside friends. Lilah is excited to continue as a junior coach this summer and hopes to help swimmers learn new skills while making practices enjoyable for everyone.

In addition to swimming with the Devil Rays, Lilah was a member of both the soccer and swim teams at Walkersville High School. Outside of sports, she enjoys snowboarding and spending time with friends and family. She is looking forward to an exciting and fun summer swim season!

Vera Edgley is a 10th grade student at Walkersville High School and has been swimming since she was 6 years old. She has been a member of the Dearbought Devil Rays for the past 9 years and is excited to serve as a junior coach for the first time this summer.

Vera’s favorite stroke is breaststroke because it is the stroke where she has improved the most over the years, and she enjoys the smooth glide through the water. She is excited to be a junior coach and help younger swimmers have fun while learning and improving their skills. Vera remembers learning so much from the junior coaches when she was younger and is excited to now be in that role herself.

In addition to swimming, Vera also plays soccer and enjoys listening to music. She is looking forward to a fun and exciting summer swim season with the Devil Rays!

Leah Gamble is a student at Oakdale High School and has been swimming since she was 5 years old. She has been a member of the Dearbought Devil Rays for the past 3 years and is excited to serve as a junior coach for the first time this summer.

Leah’s favorite event is the 100 Freestyle because freestyle is her strongest stroke. She is looking forward to being a junior coach because she loves helping others and is excited to watch swimmers improve and gain confidence throughout the season.

Outside of swimming, Leah enjoys playing tennis and loves to read. She is excited for a fun and successful summer with the Devil Rays!

Conor Reeves is an 11th grade student at Walkersville High School and has been swimming since he was 9 years old. He has been a member of the Dearbought Devil Rays for the past 6 years and is excited to return for his second year as a junior coach this summer.

Conor’s favorite stroke is breaststroke because he enjoys the movement involved and feels that the technique comes naturally to him. He is excited to continue as a junior coach because it helps him improve his leadership skills, manage his environment, and help younger swimmers learn and grow in the sport.

In addition to swimming, Conor is involved in soccer, theater, and chorus. He also enjoys writing stories in his free time. He is looking forward to another fun and successful summer with the Devil Rays!

Anabella Edgar Abal is a 10th grade student at Walkersville High School and has been swimming since she was 5 years old. She joined the Dearbought Devil Rays last year and is excited to serve as a junior coach for the first time this summer.

Anabella loves swimming breaststroke, but her favorite event is the 100 IM because she enjoys getting to swim all four strokes in one race. She is excited to be a junior coach because it gives her the opportunity to be more involved with the swim team and help younger swimmers learn and improve.

In addition to swimming for the Devil Rays, Anabella swims year-round with the Frederick Area Swim Team. Outside of the pool, she loves writing. Anabella is excited to meet everyone and be part of the team this summer!

Bryn Nardone will be entering 10th grade at Walkersville High School this fall and has been swimming since she was 6 years old. She has been a member of the Dearbought Devil Rays for the past 9 years and is excited to serve as a junior coach for the first time this summer.

Bryn’s favorite event is the 100 Freestyle because she enjoys the length of the race and loves swimming freestyle. She is excited to be a junior coach because swimming has always been an important part of her life, and she hopes to help younger swimmers learn new skills and discover their own love of the water.

In addition to the Devil Rays, Bryn is a member of the Walkersville High School Key Club, Unified Tennis team, and swim team. She has also swum year-round with the Frederick Area Swim Team for the past 8 years. Outside of swimming, Bryn enjoys reading and doing her nails. She is also lifeguard, CPR, and AED certified through the Red Cross and is looking forward to a fun and successful summer season with the Devil Rays!

Quaid Ireland is a student at Walkersville High School and has been swimming since the age of 4. He has been part of the Dearbought Devil Rays for as long as he can remember and is excited to return for his second year as a junior coach this summer. Quaid’s favorite stroke is breaststroke because, in his words, he’s “the GOAT.”

In addition to swimming for the Devil Rays, he also competes year-round with the Frederick Area Swim Team. Quaid is looking forward to helping younger swimmers improve their skills, build confidence, and have fun this season — and, of course, SIX SEVEN.

Lyndon Edgley will be a senior at Walkersville High School this fall. He has been swimming since he was 8 years old and has been a member of the Dearbought Devil Rays since age 9. Lyndon has served as a Junior Coach on the team for the past two years and enjoys helping younger swimmers improve their skills, build confidence, and have fun as part of the team.

Breaststroke is Lyndon’s favorite event because it is his strongest stroke. He is excited for another season as a Junior Coach and looks forward to supporting the younger swimmers while helping them have fun.

Outside of swimming, Lyndon plays lacrosse, works, and enjoys spending time with friends. He is looking forward to a great season with the Dearbought Devil Rays.

Rory Wilson is a senior at Walkersville High School.  She has been swimming since the age of 4 and has been a member of the Dearbought Devil Rays for 11 years, taking a short break while she and her family lived overseas. She is excited to return for her third year as a junior coach and loves having the opportunity to work with both new and returning swimmers throughout the season.

Rory’s favorite event is the 50 butterfly because she enjoys the stroke and loves sprinting 50s. In addition to swimming for the Devil Rays, she is also a member of the Walkersville High School swim team.

Fun fact: Rory lived in Germany for 3 years!

Brooke Bliven is a sophomore at Walkersville High School and is excited to serve as a first-year Junior Coach for the Dearbought Devil Rays! She has been swimming since she was 4 years old and has been a member of the Devil Rays for 10 years.

Brooke’s favorite stroke is freestyle because it allows her to focus on the basics and cut straight through the water. She is looking forward to helping any swimmers on the team who need support and encouragement this summer. 

Outside of swimming, Brooke is involved in field hockey, lacrosse, and Girl Scouts. She also loves flamingoes, which are her favorite animals!

Lilly Nielsen is a sophomore at Walkersville High School and has been swimming since she was 9 years old. She has been a member of the Dearbought Devil Rays for the past 6 years and is excited for her first summer as a junior coach. Lilly is especially excited to help the youngest swimmers learn, improve, and most importantly, have fun this season!

Her favorite event is breaststroke, and in addition to swimming for the Devil Rays, Lilly also swims for the Walkersville High School swim team. Outside of the pool, she plays field hockey, runs track, and loves to hike.

Shai Rowley is a senior at Walkersville High School and has been swimming since he was 3 or 4 years old. He swam for the Dearbought Devil Rays for a few years when he was younger and returned to the team last summer. This is his first year serving as a junior coach.

Shai’s favorite stroke is freestyle because of the speed and excitement of the event. He is excited to be a junior coach this summer because he enjoys helping younger swimmers learn how to swim and improve their skills in the water.

In addition to swimming, Shai also plays tennis.

Michaela is excited to begin her first year as a Junior Coach with the Dearbought Devil Rays! She is currently in 9th grade at Walkersville High School and has been swimming since she was 5 years old. Michaela has been a member of the Devil Rays for the past 7 years and loves being part of the team. 

Her favorite event is the 50 backstroke because it’s a quick race and fun to swim. This summer, she is looking forward to helping younger swimmers improve their skills and spending more time with the team. 

Outside of swimming, Michaela enjoys playing volleyball — and she can also do the worm!