This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Neighbor News

YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties Appoints Chris Brookover as Competitive Swim Director and Head Coach

Brookover brings over 30 years of competitive swimming experience to this position.

The YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties has announced Chris Brookover as Competitive Swim Director and Head Coach. Brookover brings over 30 years of competitive swimming experience to this position where he will lead administrative and coaching duties for the Y’s competitive and developmental swim teams.

Most recently, Brookover served as Head/Assistant Swimming Coach for Jersey Wahoos Swim Club in Mt. Laurel where he worked with swimmers of all ages on proper stroke mechanics, dryland training and meet preparation. His extensive swim background includes coaching Division 1 Collegiate Level with University of Wyoming and Colorado State University. He is a member of the International Swim Coaches Association and an honorary coach for Peak Performance Swim Camps. He also served as President of the Tri-County Swim Pool Association.

“We are pleased to welcome Chris to the YMCA team. His extensive background in competitive swimming will help us take our competitive swim program to the next level,” said Tim Kerrihard, President and CEO of the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties.

Find out what's happening in Haddonfield-Haddon Townshipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Brookover resides in Cherry Hill with his wife and their three children.

To register for the Y’s competitive swimming program, which starts in the fall, call 856.231.9622 or visit ymca-bc.org.

Find out what's happening in Haddonfield-Haddon Townshipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

About the Y

The YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties is a cause-driven, community based, charitable organization that strengthens community by building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults and families. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the community’s health and well-being and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Throughout neighborhoods across the two counties and its 50+ sites, the Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower more than 30,000 people each year to learn, grow and thrive. Visit ymca-bc.org.

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?