DEANNA PARSONS

Assistant Coach

Coach Deanna joined the TIDE staff in the spring of 2022 as an assistant coach in our developmental program at the Hilltop YMCA. Born and raised outside of Baltimore, Maryland, Deanna began swimming at the age of 5, spending the majority of her training and development with North Baltimore Aquatic Club (NBAC), where she found her passion and talent in the 200 Individual Medley and 100 butterfly. Deanna also swam for Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, Maryland where she earned the title of 2-time National Catholic champion in the 100-yard butterfly. Post-age group swimming, Deanna earned a scholarship to swim and attend the University of Connecticut, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and finding a passion for project management in the healthcare industry. Deanna began coaching for North Saint John's Swim Club in the summer of 2013 through 2017 where she found her strength working with the 10 and under age groups, leading them into undefeated divisional champions for multiple seasons. Deanna is excited to continue her passion for swimming and working with kids to focus on perfecting technique and having FUN.