Meet our Coaches

Laura Kelzer (Head Coach)

Laura swam synchro with the MN Aquafins from 2nd through 12th grade. She also competed for St. Louis Park High School from 7th-12th grade. She began coaching Aquafins in 2008. She graduated from Bethel University in 2010 with a degree in Nursing and now works as a nurse in the Hopkins School District.

Rose Evensen (1st-12th grade Assistant Coach)

Rose swam for both Minnesota Aquafins and St. Louis Park High School. She joined the Aquafins Coaching staff soon after graduating.

Carolyn Guddal (1st-12th grade Assistant Coach)

Carolyn swam for both Minnesota Aquafins and St. Louis Park High School. She also became Head Coach for St. Louis Park Synchro starting in Spring of 2022.

Amanda Jentink (1st-12th grade Assistant Coach)

Amanda joined the Aquafins coaching staff Fall of 2019. She is also the Head Coach for Osseo/Maple Grove High School's Synchronized Swimming team from March-May. When not at the pool, Amanda is a middle school teacher!

Lauren Herrmann (1st-12th grade Assistant Coach)

Lauren joined the Aquafins coaching staff Fall of 2021. She is a former Aquafins swimmer and also participated in synchro through Edina High School.

Ann Koller (1st-12th grade Assistant Coach/Sub Coach)

Ann swam with the MN Aquafins for 8 years and also participated in the St. Louis Park High School synchro team as well. She joined the coaching staff in 2015 and loves working with our brand-new 10&U swimmers.