Colorado State
Swim & Dive Club
Interested in Coaching?
CSU Club Swim and Dive is currently looking for a Head Swim Coach for the upcoming 2025-2026 season! If you or someone you know is interested in the position, shoot us an email at [email protected], or fill out the form below.
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Dive Coach
Travis started swimming at the age of eight and diving at the age of twelve. He also played soccer throughout high school. He dreams and is currently working on becoming a firefighter. Growing up in Colorado, Travis loves going outdoors and up in the mountains. His favorite activities are camping, hiking, going to the lake, and playing frisbee golf during his time off.
Travis started his coaching career as a volunteer coach for his local dive team. From there on he grew a passion for coaching. He loves being able to motivate and get any athlete through any obstacle that comes their way. Travis’ philosophy is to learn who the athlete is. Coach not just skill, but coach confidence. When an athlete in mentally confident in themselves, they are ready for anything.
Travis has coached diving for multiple high school and middle school teams in the Northern Colorado area for the past 3 years. He has been a soccer coach for both middle and high school for 2 years, which he loves to do. His coaching career may have just begun, but he could not be more excited for what the future holds.
On top of coaching diving and soccer. Travis is also a Full time Student at Aims Community College Majoring in Fire Science with a minor in Public Safety. Along with his degree, he also earned his EMT Certification in 2023 and is currently working on getting his necessary firefighting certifications.
Travis started swimming at the age of eight and diving at the age of twelve. He also played soccer throughout high school. He dreams and is currently working on becoming a firefighter. Growing up in Colorado, Travis loves going outdoors and up in the mountains. His favorite activities are camping, hiking, going to the lake, and playing frisbee golf during his time off.
Travis started his coaching career as a volunteer coach for his local dive team. From there on he grew a passion for coaching. He loves being able to motivate and get any athlete through any obstacle that comes their way. Travis’ philosophy is to learn who the athlete is. Coach not just skill, but coach confidence. When an athlete in mentally confident in themselves, they are ready for anything.
Travis has coached diving for multiple high school and middle school teams in the Northern Colorado area for the past 3 years. He has been a soccer coach for both middle and high school for 2 years, which he loves to do. His coaching career may have just begun, but he could not be more excited for what the future holds.
On top of coaching diving and soccer. Travis is also a Full time Student at Aims Community College Majoring in Fire Science with a minor in Public Safety. Along with his degree, he also earned his EMT Certification in 2023 and is currently working on getting his necessary firefighting certifications.
Meet Our 2025-26 Officer Board:
This team is governed by student volunteers who are elected to run the team by their peers.
Max Wick (they/them)President
Hometown: Vancouver, Washington
Year: Third Year Study: Neuroscience - Behavioral and Cognitive concentration, with double minors in Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences Favorite Events: 50 Free and 100 Free Fun Fact: I own enough books for it to classify as a library. |
Mary Ann Schakel (she/her)Vice President & Dive Captain
Hometown: Fort Collins, Colorado
Year: Third Year Study: Zoology and Science Education with a minor in Chemistry Favorite Events: 1 meter Reverses Fun Fact: I love working with and training reactive dogs. |
Jenis Baker (she/her)Peer Engagement
Hometown: Aurora, Colorado
Year: Second Year Study: Biomedical Sciences - Anatomy/Physiology concentration, with a minor in Sociology Favorite Events: 50 Free and 100 Free Fun Fact: My favorite flower is a peony. |
Haley Nelson (she/her)Meet Manager
Hometown: Aurora, Colorado
Year: Second Year Study: Chemistry - Health Sciences concentration Favorite Events: Any 50 and Medley Relay Fun Fact: I can fall asleep practically anywhere. |
Ryan Ridosko (he/him)Treasurer
Hometown: Livermore, California
Year: Fourth Year Study: Construction Management Favorite Events: 200 IM Fun Fact: My birthday happens every year. |
Payton Arundale (she/her)Travel and Safety Officer
Hometown: Littleton, Colorado
Year: Third Year Study: Health and Exercise Science - Health Promotion concentration Favorite Events: 200 Medley Relay Fun Fact: All my favorite foods are soups. |
