Hi! My name is Emilia Tredota, and I’m excited to be coaching with the Barracudas this season! I have been swimming for most of my life, including seven years with Academy Bullets and four years on the varsity swim team at Bartlett High School.

I am pursuing a degree in Kinesiology on the pre-physical therapy track at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Swimming has been such an important part of my life, and I’m excited to share my experience with our swimmers while helping them build confidence, improve their skills, and reach their goals.

My name is Maddy and I am currently a student at Indiana University, where I swim with the IU Swim Club. I grew up swimming for the Barracudas from ages 9–18, and I’m so excited to now be back as a coach and give back to the program that shaped so much of my swimming journey.

During high school, I was a 4-year varsity swimmer at Lake Park High School and also competed with Reach Aquatics Swim Club. I love being back on deck and can’t wait for a great season with everyone!

Michael Manalansan returns as head coach of the Barracudas with extensive coaching experience and has worked with swimmers of all ages, skill levels, and abilities, from swim lessons to elite-level high school athletes. In his time with the Barracudas, he has helped lead the team to an undefeated dual meet record, a second-place finish at the DuPage Swim and Dive Conference Meet, and over a dozen team records. Outside of coaching the Barracudas, he is also the head coach of the boys and girls swim teams at Bartlett High School.

Coach Noah is excited to be part of the BPD coaching team! He brings extensive experience teaching swim lessons and working with swimmers of all ages. He looks forward to helping athletes grow both in and out of the pool while creating a positive, encouraging, and fun environment for everyone!

Tom Walsh has extensive experience in both competitive and recreational springboard diving. He began his work with the Bartlett Park District in 2011 as a springboard diving instructor, where he continues to teach year-round due to access to an indoor facility. He currently leads four classes each week, serving an average of 25 students across all sessions.