Coaches & Directors

We are here to support your needs. If your questions are related to workouts, meets, events, goal setting, and other swimming related needs, please contact one of the coaches. For all questions related to administrative, such as dues, safety, or policy issues, please contact one of the board members.

Coaching Staff

Chris Novak

Head Coach

Chris is a 21-year old Psychology major at Missouri State University where he has been swimming competitively for three years. Chris began swimming at the age of 7 and swam with the Hills of Walden, Northland United, Tsunami Swim Team, and the Park Hill South High School teams. This will be Chris' fourth year coaching the Hills of Walden Swim Team.

Demi Drakopolous

Coach

Demi Drakopolous Demi is excited to return to the Hills of Walden Coaching staff this year. At 20 years old, Demi is majoring in Psychology at Missouri State University where she also swims competitively. Demi moved to Missouri from South Africa in January of 2008. She has been swimming competitively for 11 years and has worked as an assistant to her coach in South Africa during that time.

Patrick Rembecki

Coach

Patrick joins the Hurricanes this summer! He is 24 years old and has been involved in swimming for 17 years. Growing up he swam for the New Mark Stingrays and then for the Oak Park High School team. He has participated in several Missouri Masters meets and continues training during the week. For the past two years, Patrick as coached competitive swim classes at the North Kansas City Community Center where he is also currently coaching a stroke class. He is currently studying Graphic Design and Art Education. Welcome, Patrick!

Team Sponsors

Coaches & Directors

Chris Novak

Head Coach

Demi Drakopolous

Coach

Patrick Rembecki

Coach

Sam McCullough

President

Maggie Huffman

Secretary

Cheryl Mikuls

Treasurer

Stephanie Morris

Volunteers

Roxy Shaffe

Sponsorship & Volunteers

Kiki Fane

Concessions

Chris Carter

Special Events

Kim Foxworthy

USA Swimming Consult