2010 WWSC Coaches

Head Coach - Dale Craddock
Dale and his wife Kathy reside in Cuyahoga Falls and have three daughters who are all former WaterWorks swimmers.  Devon & Erin reside in the Charleston, SC area and Colleen will be starting her 4^th year studying at Ohio University.  Dale has over 20 years experience coaching at the Cuyahoga Falls YMCA, Cuyahoga Falls High School, Warren Western Reserve High School (in Warren, Oh), and Kent Seariders.  Dale is looking forward to starting his first year with WWSC.  Dale’s swimming career started at Cuyahoga Falls YMCA, WaterWorks Swim Club, Cuyahoga Falls High School, and Kent State University.  At CFHS, Dale was District Champion in the 100 Butterfly and placed in the Top 12 at the State Meet in his senior year.  He was also a member of the State Qualifying 400 Free Relay in both Junior & Senior years.

Assistant Head Coach - Cathy Spicer
Cathy is returning as an assistant WWSC coach for the 6th summer.  She is a Tallmadge native, where she competed at the Y, age group and high school level.  She was a state finalist in several events while representing Tallmadge High School.  Cathy swam for Youngstown State University in college and is a seven time All-American Swimmer.  She recently was inducted into the YSU Athletic Hall of Fame.  She has coached for over 20 years in the Akron, Kent and Youngstown area.  Cathy resides in Kent with her husband, Mike and three sons, Justin, Corey and Nicholas. She works at Akron General Health and Wellness Center in Stow as a Swim Instructor, Lifeguard, and Coach.

Assistant Coach - John MacMillan
John grew up in Strongsville, Ohio, but seven years ago, his family moved to Cuyahoga Falls to be closer to the Junior High and High School, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (CVCA).  He has been on a swim team since he was five years old, and has been on 8 different teams.  John swam all throughout high school, and finished his career with personal bests.  His fastest time in the 100 back stroke is 54.17, and in the 100 fly is 54.53.  This August he will head down to Louisiana to start as a freshman at LSU.  John plans to major in Agriculture in hopes to one day live in another country helping the poor and starving grow their own food.  John has always had a heart for the poor and starving, and he couldn't be more excited to begin his journey at LSU so that he can go out into the world to help make it a better place. John is very excited for this summer swim season, and can't wait to see what is in store for the Water Works Waves!  John believes with hard work and dedication, anything is achievable, and he truly believes that our team can improve and succeed as long as we keep up the right attitude, and try our best! And of course, HAVE FUN!

Assistant Coach - Dawn Durbin
Dawn started swimming at age 4 and continued all the way through college at The University of Akron.  She also coached a year with Akron while finishing up her undergrad degree.  Dawn coached with the Tigersharks for several years and has been with Water Works for seven or eight summers now.  She is a special education teacher with Akron Public Schools working at Ellet High School.  Dawn has a daughter, Chloe, who is one year old.