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MAKO COACHES
HEAD COACH BEN VAN DYK
Coach Van Dyk has an extensive background in swimming, which includes both competition and coaching. Over the past 40 years he has coached age group swimmers, the Sandwich High School boys varsity, Masters groups, disabled athletes and triathalon clinics. His competitive career includes honors as a college NCAA All American, Master's Swimmer - setting numerous New England records, a National Championship in the 1,000 freestyle as well as many top 10 Master's National and World rankings in freestyle, butterfly and individual medley. This will be Ben's 4th year as Head Coach and seventh with the team.
email - brvandyk@comcast.net
ASSISTANT COACH SAMANTHA SEIDNER
Born and raised in Michigan, Samantha started swimming competitively at age 4. Taking a break from swimming while studying at Xavier University, Samantha focused on Early Child Education and Child Psychology. She enjoyed coaching and lifeguarding at the YMCA in Cincinnati during summer vacation. After graduating in 2003 she moved to Cape Cod to be closer to her family. Samantha has kept busy over the last six years teaching, volunteering for a local non-profit organization, running, reading and spending time with her family.
Samantha is a certified USA Swimming Coach and has achieved level 2 certification with the American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA).
