05/28/2026
In 2018, AMS established the AMS Service Award to honor coaches (even years) and officials & volunteers (odd years).
In 2018, our head coach, Coach Pete was the first recipient of this award.
In 2019, a long time swim dad, volunteer and official, Josh Carmazzi, received this award.
Earlier this year, the award was renamed the Pete Barry Service Award.
Last evening, the inaugural 2024 Pete Barry Service Award was awarded to our very own Coach George!
Spending the majority of her life on a swimming pool deck, either teaching swim lessons or coaching, Coach George has been a huge part of our local swimming community.
From starting at Southwest Aquatics Club (now known as Seneca Valley Swim Club), Sunrise Aqua Club (has dissolved), Hampton Dolphins to finally PRAโฆ she has coached and mentored hundreds of swimmers.
The first photo shows multiple generations that she has touched.
Front~ Zakary (grandson and one of her last โminiโ swimmers), Coach Jeff (PRA alumni and current head coach of PRA), Matt Schaefer (PRA alumni as a swimmer and a coach), Coach Ryan (PRA alumni and currently coaching PRA), Coach George, Robin Plank (SWAC/SV alumni and head coach of Slippery Rock Swim Team), Ryleigh (granddaughter and current PRA swimmer), Coach Shannon (daughter, SWAC/ SV alumni, currently coaching PRA).
CONGRATULATIONS Coach George!
There is no one more deserving of receiving this award!
