YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties Swim Coach Jamie Platt Hired as Sunnybrook Swim Club Head Coach

The YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties is proud to announce that Jamie Platt, head coach for the YBCC Phoenix Junior I Group, has assumed the position of head coach at Sunnybrook Swim Club in Moorestown. Sunnybrook is one of only six A Division Swim Clubs in the Tri-County League.

As a competitive swimmer her entire life, Platt brings valuable experience to the Sunnybrook Makos. A former Tri-County swimmer for both Woodcrest Swim Club and Barclay Farm Swim Club, Platt continued her swimming career at Susquehanna University, until suffering a career-ending injury her sophomore year. Platt then assumed the position of administrative assistant for the team, where she gained valuable coaching experience from the pool deck.

“What a fantastic hire for Sunnybrook and the Makos,” said Chris Brookover, head coach of the YBCC Phoenix and director of competitive swimming at the YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties. “Coach Jamie is extremely passionate, organized and knows how to make training fun. Her work ethic and knowledge are going to be great assets for Sunnybrook Swim Club.”

Prior to joining the YBCC Phoenix Junior I Group coaching staff, Platt served as head coach at Downs Farm Swim Club in Cherry Hill; assistant coach at Woodstream Swim Club in Marlton; and assistant coach at Juniata College in Huntington, Pennsylvania.

“I am honored and very excited for this coaching opportunity with Sunnybrook and coach a sport I am so passionate about,” said Platt. “I’m thrilled to begin this summer season as head coach, and am excited to lead the Makos to successfully completing their goals and having fun.”

Platt resides in Mount Holly with her fiancé, Gage Cooper. She will begin her duties at Sunnybrook in May of 2016.

For more information or to register for the Y’s competitive swimming program, contact Chris Brookover at 856.231.9622 x242, chrisb@ymca-bc.org or visit ymca-bc.org.

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 70+ locations, 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.