Coaches

"People don’t swim because it's fun. Ask any swimmer, most of them hate it, but couldn’t imagine life without it. It’s a part of them, the love/hate relationships, what they live for. They live for the practices, parties, cheers, long bus rides, meets, the countless pairs of goggles, water, Gatorade and the coaches you hate but appreciate. THE COACHES YOU HATE BUT APPRECIATE. They live for the way it feels when you beat the other team by a few points, and you know those two extra sprints you swam in practice were worth it. They live for their way to become a family with your team, they live for the countless songs you sing in your head while you are swimming all those laps. They live for the competition; they live for the friends, the practices, the memories, and the pain. It’s who they are. It’s who we are... Swimmers!"

Coach	Coaching Position	Photo	History
Tom Kuzmich 763-477-8986	Head Coach		Coach Tom joined the NHCP family in October of 2007. He brings with him a vast array of competitive swimming and coaching experience from nearly two decades of involvement in this sport. Coach Tom is our Head Coach, and is responsible for the recruitment and development of our athletes. Outside of swimming, Tom resides in St. Louis Park and is studying politics and international law at Augsburg College. Tom has also worked in the sports medicine field, and is currently coaching the Totino-Grace high school girls swim team.
Ron Jacobsen 952-361-9788	Head Age Group Coach - Fish, Bronze, Silver & Gold		Ron joined our staff in the spring of 2003. He is a graduate from Mankato State with a degree in teaching physical education. He also has a masters degree from Illinois Benedictine University in exercise physiology. Ron has coached swimmers of all ages, from the developmental levels to high school in both Illinois and Minnesota and he has earned several coach of the year awards throughout his career. Currently, Ron is the Head Coach of the Maple Grove High School Boys Swim Team.
Linsi Jagger 763-227-2520	Age Group Coach - Silver		Linsi is returning to NHCP for her 3rd season with the Silver Team. Before coaching, she was a competitive swimmer for almost 15 years. During that time, she competed for MGC Swim Club, Osseo Senior High, and Hamline University. She believes that in order to get the best results from each swimmer, you need to make practices fun, but still challenging at the same time. She really enjoys working for NHCP because it gives her a chance to stay connected to the sport she has enjoyed all her life. “Watching a swimmer complete a challenging set in practice or have a successful race in a meet makes all of the hours we spend at the pool worthwhile!”
Erika Bjorklund 612-269-6451	Age Group Coach - Bronze		Erika is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and a 2003 graduate of Eden Prairie High School. She finished her career for EPHS as a two-time All-American honorable mention as well as All-Conference and All-State for 3 straight years. As a Gopher, Erika was a four-year letter winner and a member of the 2007 NCAA team. She finished in the top 16 of the Big Ten in the 100 breaststroke all four years and was a member of the school record-breaking 200 medley relay. She also earned the Academic All-Big Ten award her junior and senior seasons. Erika started coaching for NHCP in the summer of 2007 and is also a financial advisor with Principal Financial Group.
Jenn Johnson 763-229-4979	Age Group Coach - Gold & Fish		Coach Jenn joined the NHCP coaching staff at the beginning of 2009. Jenn has been involved in swimming her entire life; either as a spectator or as an athlete with the last 4 year’s being a coach. She is married and has two children ages 11 & 8. Outside of coaching Jenn works at North Memorial as a Case Management Assistant and lives near the Blaine airport.
Tanya Radintz 763-639-7212	Assistant Coach - Fish