Todd Mann joined Highlander Aquatics after a successful tenure as a coach at Razorback Aquatic Club (RAC) from 2015 to 2018. During his time at RAC, Coach Mann led the team to numerous accolades, including the 2018 Spring Sectional Title, the 2017 NCSA Spring Top 20 female team title, and the 2017 NCSA Summer Top 10 female team title. Under his guidance, Razorback Aquatic Club earned USA Swimming Silver Medal Club status in 2016, 2017, and 2018.

Before his time at RAC, Coach Mann served as an assistant coach at the University of Arkansas from 2007 to 2016. His leadership was pivotal in developing NCAA All-American swimmers, Olympic Trials qualifiers, and SEC champions, and he played a key role in the rewriting of the school’s record books.

Prior to his role at the University of Arkansas, Coach Mann worked at The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida, as a senior assistant coach and assistant aquatics director. At Bolles, he managed dryland activities for the national group swimmers and was part of four consecutive undefeated teams that secured four men’s and women’s Florida high school state championships. His work with world-class athletes and national-level teams helped him build strong relationships with many of the nation’s top high school and club coaches.

In addition to his coaching experience at the high school and collegiate levels, Coach Mann has a broad international coaching background. He served as an assistant coach for the Cayman Islands swim team at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia, and also coached the team at the CARIFTA Championships. Throughout his more than 20 years of coaching, he has contributed to the development of athletes who competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials and various international competitions.

Earlier in his career, Coach Mann was the assistant aquatics coach and senior coach at Lake Highland Preparatory School in Orlando, Florida, and the head coach of Swim Florida Bradenton from 1994 to 1997.

Coach Mann graduated from Florida State University in 1994. He and his wife, Misti, are the proud parents of three sons—Chase, Cooper, and Cade—and two daughters, Taylar and Casey.

With over 35 years of coaching experience, Coach Mike Curley has established himself as a leader in the swimming world. He has held esteemed positions, including Head Coach at Cornell College and assistant Coach at Ohio State University. He currently serves as the Aquatics Director at Lake Highland Preparatory School and Head Coach of Highlander Aquatics.

Coach Curley is an ASCA Level 5 certified coach, a distinction held by only a select few in the profession. His coaching legacy includes numerous high school state champions, high school All-Americans, and Olympic Trial qualifiers. He has been recognized several times as the Florida Dairy Farmers State Class 1A Coach of the Year, a testament to his dedication and excellence. A sought-after speaker, Coach Curley has twice been invited to present his expertise on high school and club swimming at the ASCA World Clinic.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a Master’s degree in Physical Education from the University of Iowa.

He and his wife, Jan Denise Penningroth, have been married for 35 years and are proud parents of three accomplished sons: Harrison (Kenyon College graduate), Mitchell (Florida State University graduate), and Hayden (University of Louisville graduate and Master’s degree holder from the University of Tampa).

Coach Curley’s passion for swimming, commitment to his athletes, and dedication to fostering success in and out of the pool have made him an invaluable part of the swimming community.

Ty Segrest brings a wealth of experience and passion to his role as an Age Group 2 coach. A former swimmer at Louisiana State University (LSU), Coach Ty began coaching while still in college, assisting with the LSU swim team and working with a local club team. His early coaching years laid the foundation for a successful and impactful career in the sport.

After college, Coach Ty moved to San Diego, where he spent 8 years with the Blue Fins Swim Team as the Head Age Group and Masters Coach. During his time with the Blue Fins, Coach Ty earned the ASCA Age Group Coach of the Year Award and led the team to seven Age Group Junior Olympic Team Championships. He also contributed as an assistant coach at the University of California, San Diego, for two years and as an Assistant Coach at Mt. Carmel High School for two years.

Currently, Coach Ty focuses on coaching Age Group 2, where he instills a coaching philosophy centered on fitness, developing strong technique habits, teamwork, discipline, and creating a positive environment where athletes can make mistakes and learn from them. He believes in fostering an atmosphere where swimmers are encouraged to grow athletically and personally, helping them build a strong foundation for success in the pool and beyond.

Coach Ty and his wife, Gaby, are the proud parents of two sons, Eric and Tyler.