Head Coach/CEO
Lead Senior Coach
Lead Advanced Coach

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Coach Jessica has been immersed in the water her entire life, starting swim lessons at just nine months old. Her journey as an instructor began at age 15 at the Briggs Street YMCA in Joliet, where she taught lessons and worked as a lifeguard. Her coaching career took off in 1997 during her college summers, and by January 2001, she joined Hinsdale Swim Club as a coach. In August 2005, she became the Head Age Group Coach for Delta Aquatics, where she has remained deeply involved in the sport ever since.

With over 19 years at Delta Aquatics—including her current role as Head Coach and Owner—Coach Jessica has worked with swimmers at every level, from beginners to Olympic Trial qualifiers. Her athletes have included multiple Illinois State Champions and National Age Group Top 16 finishers. She has also contributed at the LSC level, coaching numerous Elite Camps, Mid-States Meets, and Central Zone Age Group Teams. Additionally, she has served on the ISI Championship Meet Task Force and, in 2024, was elected Administrative Vice Chair for Illinois Swimming.

Jessica holds a Level 3 Performance Certification from the American Swimming Coaches Association, placing her among the top 15% of coaches in the U.S., along with a Level 4 Education Certification. In 2019, she was recognized as one of the top 50 age group coaches by Fitter & Faster/ASCA as a nominee for Age Group Coach of the Year. Her contributions to Illinois Swimming were also honored with the Phillips 66 Outstanding Service Award in 2018.

A graduate of Carthage College, Jessica earned a degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Mathematics while competing as a collegiate swimmer for all four years. She holds three master’s degrees: Technology in Education (2004), Math Education (2009), and Educational Administration (2019). After teaching middle school math for over two decades, she now serves as the K-12 Math Coordinator for Indian Prairie School District 204 in Aurora, IL.

As a former swimmer for the Joliet Jets, Jessica was an Illinois State and YMCA National Qualifier. At Carthage College, she was part of two Wisconsin Private championship teams and helped her team place in the Top 3 of the CCIW all four years. A four-year letter winner and senior co-captain, she credits her experience as a student-athlete for instilling the values of self-discipline, accountability, and responsibility—principles that now shape her coaching philosophy.

Coach Jessica has a proven track record of guiding swimmers from their first strokes in the water to achieving Future’s qualifications and beyond. She believes success is built on connection—fostering strong relationships with athletes to create an environment of trust, support, and motivation. Her coaching approach extends beyond physical training, emphasizing mental and emotional growth to help swimmers develop resilience and confidence.

With a focus on mastering fundamentals, training smarter, and racing with heart, Coach Jessica encourages her swimmers to push their limits while enjoying the process. She values open communication and accountability, ensuring that every athlete takes ownership of their journey. By promoting collaboration and transparency, she helps swimmers set and achieve meaningful goals, both in and out of the water.

Coach Jessica’s dedication to the sport is evident in her holistic approach, ensuring her athletes are well-rounded competitors across all strokes and distances—from sprints to open water. She is passionate about fostering a positive, high-energy team culture where every swimmer feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential.

As Delta Aquatics celebrates its 20th anniversary, Coach Jessica looks forward to continuing the legacy of excellence, joy, and team spirit. She is excited to see her athletes grow—not just as swimmers, but as confident, resilient individuals who embrace challenges and celebrate their achievements. Whether it’s mastering their first flip turn or achieving a personal best at a championship meet, she is committed to helping each swimmer become the best version of themselves, both in and out of the pool.

When she’s not coaching, Jessica is always on the move—cheering on the Cubs at Wrigley Field, exploring thrift and antique shops, catching live music at concerts, or traveling (especially to Wisconsin). She prioritizes staying active, whether it's hitting the gym, walking her dogs, or tackling new challenges like testing out recipes, diving into DIY projects, or getting lost in a good book. Above all, she cherishes time with family and friends, making the most of every moment together.

Head Age Group Coach
Lead Senior Prep Coach
Lead Fundamental Coach

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Coach Temo has been with Delta since 2010, started teaching swim lessons moved up to supervising

lessons then became a coach shortly thereafter. He began coaching the developmental group and has worked with all the groups.

He has been in or around the water most of his life. Started swimming when he was 5 and swam

through high school at OEHS graduating in ’08. Swam for a year at C.O.D. until their program was Disassembled.

“My coaching philosophy is quite simple, teaching kids about swimming and how being a swimmer does

not end in the pool. Life lessons are taught in every aspect of swimming and it is our job as coaches to

teach our swimmers how to hone these skills for not only their careers as swimmers but also to carry

them on in other aspects of their lives. Success and failure happen everywhere I find it extremely

important to teach swimmers how to take success and failure as a stepping stone, this is not where your

journey ends.”

When not in the pool you can most likely find coach Temo somewhere watching some kind of Chicago

sports team.

Head Developmental Coach
Lead Developmental Coach
Assistant Advanced Coach
Assistant Senior Prep Coach

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This is Coach Erin’s first year coaching with Delta. Prior to Delta, she was the head coach at the Romeoville Life Time location for two years. 

Erin studied at Delta State University in Mississippi and received her bachelor’s degree in history. She was also a swimmer on the university’s swim and dive team. After undergrad, Erin attended the University of Leicester in England where she received her master’s degree in museum studies. 

She has been swimming for most of her life. Erin began lessons at the YMCA in Naperville and then joined Fox when she was six. After six years at Fox, she joined Delta in 2007 and swam with the team until 2013. Erin also swam for Oswego’s varsity swim team all four years. Her favorite strokes are freestyle and breaststroke. At Delta, she was able to achieve state and NCSA qualifying times. 

As a coach, Erin believes that swimming can teach invaluable life skills that swimmers can carry the rest of their lives. By working hard, encouraging and supporting each other, and having fun, swimmers will see success in the pool, in classes and out in the world.

When not at the pool Erin can be found training for the next masters swim meet or triathlon, playing video games, or traveling around visiting museums.

Fundamental 2 Coach

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This is Coach Mark’s second year with Delta Aquatics. He has been coaching for six years with various teams including Oswego Otters, Aquaforce, the girls’ Swim and Dive team at Metea Valley High School and the boys’ Swim and Dive team at Neuqua Valley High School. 

Coach Mark attended Illinois State University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Special Education. He is currently a teacher at Metea Valley High School. 

Coach Mark swam from ages 9-18 years old for Delta Aquatics Swim Team and Oswego Swim and Dive. His favorite strokes were freestyle and backstroke. His favorite events were the 50 and 100 of either stroke.  

As a coach, Mark wants to encourage a love of the sport of swimming while working hard to improve technique.  He believes in a positive approach to coaching while also providing constructive feedback.

When not at the pool, Coach Mark loves watching movies, tv shows or playing video games. He likes hanging out with friends and he loves rooting for the Cubs, Bears and Bulls.

Assistant Developmental Coach

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