Private Lessons

Current Wolfpack Elite coach and former member of the Brazilian Swimming Junior National Team.  Joao represented and held school records for the LSU Tigers from 2014-18. As an athlete, Joao has qualified for 4 Brazilian Olympic Trials and was part of a winning Junior South American Games relay. As a coach, Joao has coached at Concordia University, Ball State, and Wolfpack Elite.

Coleman Stewart is a world-class American backstroker and former NC State standout best known for setting the short course 100m backstroke world record (48.33) during the 2021 International Swimming League. A two-time NCAA champion and 22-time All-American, Stewart competed professionally with the Cali Condors and Wolfpack Elite, earning international medals and American records along the way. After retiring in 2023, he joined the coaching staff at Duke University and now shares his expertise coaching at Wolfpack Elite.

A decorated NCAA swimmer and distance freestyle specialist, Owen Lloyd brings a wealth of competitive knowledge and training expertise to the Wolfpack Elite coaching staff. As a leader on the NC State swim team, Owen earned multiple conference titles and NCAA championship appearances, developing a reputation for his work ethic, consistency, and ability to excel in the sport’s most grueling events. 

Sam Hoover, a NC State graduate and American record holder in the 200 medley relay, is now offering private swim lessons through Wolfpack Elite. With multiple All-American honors and ACC titles, Sam specializes in freestyle, breaststroke, and IM, bringing elite-level experience to swimmers of all ages.

As a standout swimmer for NC State, Lauren brings both competitive experience and technical expertise to the pool. Lauren has been conducting personalized private swim lessons through Wolfpack Elite for 2 years, focusing on the unique needs of each swimmer.