Coach Jody brings a lifetime of competitive swimming experience along with coaching expertise to Race Pace Club AZ. As a former national Junior Olympic medalist and state record holder in the 400 IM, she went on to earn silver and bronze at the National Sports Festival under the guidance of Hall of Fame recognized coach Bob Gillett. In 2020, after training with RPC for 6 months, she made a comeback at the Arizona Senior Olympics, taking home 3 gold and 2 silver medals and setting the state record in the 50 freestyle for her age group. Jody’s love of the sport brought her onto the deck shortly thereafter. She’s a USA Swimming & US Masters Certified Coach, ASCA Level 2, a, with additional credentials and experience in fitness training, conditioning & recovery, and nutrition coaching.

Sean Emery Head Coach – ASCA Level 3 | USRPT Specialist Coach Sean Emery brings over 20 years of experience and is one of the top USRPT coaches in the western U.S. He’s produced national finalists, state champions, state record holders, and swimmers ranked in the national Top 10. A certified ASCA Level 3 coach and SwimAmerica Site Supervisor, Sean has coached at every level — from age group to high school to elite club swimmers. His athletes have earned titles at the TYR Showcase, Far Westerns, and Arizona State Championships. As a former Florida State University swimmer and Exercise Physiology major, Sean combines race-focused training with a deep understanding of athlete development. His coaching is all about racing smart, training with purpose, and building confidence in and out of the pool.