Amanda joined the Tide Swimming staff as Swim School Director in October 2021. After completing her Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Missouri in 2007, Amanda moved to the Virginia Beach area to join the YMCA of South Hampton Roads where she served in a variety of roles and positions for 13 years, most recently the Executive Director of the YMCA JT's Camp Grom.

Experience in marketing, program development, aquatic knowledge and a love of working with people are all skills she has brought to the TIDE organization. Amanda's love of the water started in her early years when she joined the Liberty Hills Gators swim team at the age of six, accepting her first coaching position at the age of sixteen. From teaching swim lessons, working swim meets, to providing safety around water or leading a team, Amanda is grateful her skills have allowed her to share this passion with others throughout her life.

Amanda enjoys working for an organization that practices achievement through hard work, consistency and diligence, as well as shows a strong commitment to its athletes, their families, and their staff team.

Brittany graduated from Ferrum College in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Studies. "My favorite part about being a swim coach is watching the transformation of swimmers as they build their confidence in swimming! When I'm not at Swim School I love to be home with my pets! I have 4 leopard geckos, a scorpion, and a chinchilla!”

Coach Jason joined TIDE swimming in January 2017. Beautiful Virginia Beach has been his home since graduating from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

In addition to coaching ICS and Tide Masters, Jason is also an active US Masters competitive swimmer for TIDE, where he primarily specializes in middle and long-distance freestyle events, as well as long-distance open-water races. When not swimming, he loves to surf and spend time out on the water.

Coach Suzanne is a third grade school teacher in Chesapeake and has been teaching elementary school for over 30 years. She grew up swimming year-round in Hampton. She started teaching swim lessons when she was 14 and has kept it up through the years. She has coached a summer league team and for her high school Alma mater. She has two daughters who swim/swam for TIDE and also coached for Tide Swim School.

Suzanne joined the Tide Swim Team and Tide Swim School staffs in June 2025. She enjoys staying connected to the sport of swimming and passing on her love of the sport to young swimmers! 

Hailey joined the swim school staff in fall 2025. She is a student at Old Dominion University, majoring in recreational therapy. Hailey has a miniature dachshund named Daisy.

Hi, I’m Bella! I’ve been swimming competitively for over 13 years, and the pool has always felt like my second home. I went to Coastal Carolina University, and now I get to share my love for the water by helping swimmers of all ages feel confident and have fun.

When I’m not in the pool, you can usually find me substitute teaching, walking my dogs, spending time at the beach, or working on my Jeep. I can’t wait to help you reach your goals in the water!

Bio coming soon!

Hi, my name is Kara Shiflett.  I was born and raised in Winchester Virginia, but I now live in Virginia Beach. I am currently studying business management with a minor in exercise science at Old Dominion University. I am excited to learn more about coaching and to meet the whole team!