BCST Coach Transition

BCST Head Coach Klaas Schenk shared his retirement letter with REFLECTIONS readers earlier this year. Below is a letter from Bellevue Club Athletic Director Sally Reed explaining the transition, and what BCST swimmers and parents can expect next.

Feb 15, 2013

Hello all,

I am writing to formally confirm the details of the forthcoming BCST (Bellevue Club Swim Team) Head Coach transition.

For some time now we have all been aware that Klaas Schenk would step down from his role as Head Coach at the end of the current season on July 31, 2013.  However, I am pleased to announce that he has confirmed his interest in remaining on the coaching staff in the role of Senior Coach. As Senior Coach, Klaas will continue to coach the Senior 1 group on a full-time basis performing all the duties associated with a group coach position. He will also be available as emeritus mentor to the other coaches and their swimmers and a resource for the Head Coach.  It warms my heart to know that Klaas will still be with us on a day to day basis until further notice.

I am also pleased to announce that Andy Pym, our current Senior Group Program Coach, will be promoted to BCST Head Coach commencing August 1 for the 2013/2014 season. Andy has been involved in coaching for the last 20 years, 10 of which have been with the Bellevue Club Swim Team. He has coached all levels of athletes from novice to Olympic Trials and achieved consistently outstanding results. Andy has also personally achieved the highest level of coaching certification (Level 5) from the American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA).  We are fortunate to have such an extraordinarily talented leader in our midst and I am confident the BCST will continue to blossom with Andy at the helm.

In preparation for their new roles, Klaas and Andy are already working behind the scenes preparing for the forthcoming transition and setting up next season.  Please join me in congratulating both men as they prepare for these exciting changes in their lives and their careers.

Thank you!


Sally Reed
Athletic Director
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BCST Senior Boys Soar Through State Championships

View the full post on the BCST site.

 

The BCST senior boys wrapped up their High Season with strong performances at the WIAA State Swimming Championships mid-February at KCAC.  

There were eight individual State Champions, 47 finals performances, two state records and two BCST achieved. 

It started with the 2A HS State Championships. 

-Archbishop Murphy won the state title with three BCST boys playing prominent roles. 

-Senior Alec Barnard won both the 50 Free and 100 Fly in 2A state record times and was named the “Swimmer of the Meet”.  

-Sophomore Stephen Boden won both the 200 IM and 500 Free 

-Sophomore Austin Barnard took 2^nd in the 200 Free and 500 Free.  

All three swimmers were also part state record breaking 200 and 400 Free relays. 

2A State Individual Event Swimmers

Alec Barnard – Archbishop Murphy         1^st50 Free / 1^st100 Fly

Austin Barnard - Archbishop Murphy      2^nd200 Free / 2^nd500 Free

Stephen Boden - Archbishop Murphy    1^st200 IM / 1^st500 Free

Conrad Karwal – Sammamish                     4^th100 Fly / 6^th100 Back

 

3A was a great team battle. Bellevue, Mercer Island and Lakeside were littered with BCST swimmers, and they duked it out from start to finish. 

In the end, it was Lakeside coming away with their second state title in two years with Junior Tom Hutchison and Senior Michael Shum playing significant roles. Bellevue Junior Todd McCarthy was our lone individual winner for 3A placing 1^st in the 200 Free. 

3A State Individual Event Swimmers

Ian Caldwell- Mercer Island                         8^th200 Free / 12^th100 Free

Sam Chong – Mercer Island                         12^th 200 IM / 11^th100 Back

Morgan Ciliv – Bellevue                                9^th 200 IM / 3^rd100 Breast

David Conger - Mercer Island                     200 IM / 13^th500 Free

Noah Deiparine- Mercer Island                  8^th100 Free / 7^th100 Breast

Tom Hutchison – Lakeside                           7^th200 IM / 7^th100 Back

Todd McCarthy – Bellevue                           1^st200 Free / 2^nd100 Back

Daniel Prang – Bellevue                                                10^th200 Free / 100 Free

Austin Ralph - Mercer Island                       12^th100 Fly / 13^th100 Back

Michael Shum – Lakeside                             4^th100 Fly / 6^th100 Breast

Michael Stanchi – Bellevue                          2^nd500 Free / 5^th100 Back

Matt Williams – Bellevue                              2^nd50 Free / 4^th100 Free

 

4A didn’t have as exciting of a team race as 3A, as Kamiak dominated the field. Kamiak is the home to two BCST swimmers, Seniors Johnnie Stupey and the 100 Breast State Champion Liam Sosinsky.  

The 4A “Swimmer of the Meet” went to Junior Ed Kim of Eastlake. Ed won both the 50 Free and 100 fly in BCST record times. 

3A State Individual Event Swimmers

James Campbell – Newport                        200 Free / 100 Breast

Willie Dittig – Newport                                  15^th100 Back

Aaron Elhajj – Newport                                12^th200 IM / 6^th500 Free

Gabe Florsheim – Issaquah                         10^th50 Free / 6^th100Fly

Ed Kim – Eastlake                                             1^st50 Free / 1^st100 Fly

Dave Makhervaks –Newport                      11^th200 IM / 4^th100 Back

Andrew Pana – Newport                              13^th200 IM / 8^th500 Free

Henry Pratt – Issaquah                                  9^th50 Free / 100 Breast                 

Liam Sosinsky – Kamiak                                5^th200 IM / 1^st100 Breast

Johnnie Stupey – Kamiak                             2^nd200 IM / 4^th500 Free

Tyler Yee – Newport                                      11^th100 Back

Markus Zimmerman – Eastlake                  200 Free / 500 Free