Swim & Dive
Swim & Dive
Team Culture & Philosophy
Looking for a team where athletes are challenged and encouraged to reach their full potential? Our Swim & Dive program focuses on skill development, teamwork, and success both in and out of the pool.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced competitor, there's a place for you on our team. You don't have to be an experienced swimmer to join; we'll help you become one.
Coach Profile: Matt Butka
Coach Matt Butka brings more than 18 years of successful coaching experience and a passion for developing athletes, fostering teamwork, and helping swimmers achieve their goals. He co-coaches the Bishop Foley United Varsity Girls Swim Team in the fall, Troy Athens Varsity Boys Swim Team in the winter, and the co-op of Clawson and John Page Middle Schools during the spring. While balancing a full-time career, he demonstrates exceptional dedication to his athletes and their swim programs, instilling discipline, accountability, and time management in every swimmer he mentors. His athlete-centered approach creates an environment where swimmers build confidence, develop skills, and achieve their personal bests.
Coach Profile: Chris Bagley
Coach Chris Bagley brings more than 15 years of championship-level coaching experience to this program. A nine-time All-American at Brother Rice, Chris swam collegiately at Denison University and continues to compete as an adult, winning seven gold and five silver medals at the World Transplant Games in 2019 and 2023. As a coach, he spent over a decade with the Birmingham Blue Dolphins, ultimately serving as head coach, and eight years with Cranbrook-Kingswood, helping guide them to a combined six team state titles.
