Coaches
Co-Head Coach Katie Simpson is returning for her 10th year at Five Oaks. She graduated from Penn State Harrisburg in 2019 with a degree in Civil Engineering and is now a bridge engineer. Katie has also been coaching at the Catonsville Y for 4 years for the YCM Blue Crabs. Katie started her swimming career at Rollingwood and the Catonsville Y before becoming a member, coach, and president of the PSH club swim team. She is so excited to spend her evenings and Saturdays coaching her favorite swim team. Let's have another great summer and more importantly, have fun! If you're interested in swimming year round, feel free to reach out to Coach Katie!
Grace Simon, Assistant Coach is excited to be back at Five Oaks for her 3rd year of coaching! Grace grew up swimming with the Barracudas over the summer, where she learned to enjoy the sport and understand the importance of a team. Grace worked as a lifeguard for Five Oaks and enjoyed teaching swim lessons in her free time. She graduated from Mount de Sales Academy in 2023 and just finished her junior year at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where she is pursuing a major in Biology with a minor in Exercise Science. Grace is blessed to join this team once again, giving back what she has learned in her time as a swimmer. She is looking forward to a great season full of hard work and fun. Go Cudas!
Lead Coach Ella Nadeau, is excited to join the Five Oaks team this summer! She grew up swimming for her hometown club team in Connecticut. Ella now swims for UMBC, where she specializes in IM and breaststroke. She is majoring in public health and minoring in psychology. Ella also has over 3 years of experience working as a swim instructor and lifeguard, most recently at the Catonsville YMCA. Ella is looking forward to a great summer season!
Danny Sentz, Assistant Coach, is excited to be joining Five Oaks this summer. Danny grew up swimming for the Barracudas and Retriever Aquatic Club. Danny graduated Loyola Blakefield in 2025 and currently attends Bridgewater College, where he is majoring in Biology and minoring in Pre-Law. He also plays for the Men's Lacrosse Team. Danny is excited for the season to start and can't wait for a great season.
