Head Coach Michele Burke-Huyette
Coach Michele Burke-Huyette comes to Hidden Hollow from Miami, Florida. Coach Michele has an extensive background in coaching and competitive swimming. As an age-group swimmer, Coach Michele was ranked top 10 in the nation and held several state records. Her age-group team won YMCA Nationals while she was awarded a silver medal in the 200IM. Coach Michele continued the sport she loves as a Masters swimmer where she was ranked top three in the world by FINA, is a multiple All-American and a USMS National Champion. Coach Michele was an assistant coach in South Florida, where she worked with age group swimmers on technique, team building and goal setting. Her coaching philosophy is one of encouragement, hard work and most of all fun! Coach Michele is a retired firefighter rising to the rank of Fire Lieutenant and began her career in public service as an Ocean Lifeguard in Florida. Along with coaching swimming in the summer Coach Michele is a teacher at Drexel University during the rest of the year. Her favorite things to do outside of the pool deck include spending time with her family and wonder dog, traveling and cooking.
Assistant Coach Matt Hoke
Matt Hoke is in his tenth season coaching at Hidden Hollow. Hoke graduated in 2004 from Widener University with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He swam 4 years at Widener. Hoke was a 3-time individual conference champion in the breaststroke events and a former school record holder in both the 100 and 200. He was also a member of Widener’s 200 and 400 medley relay teams, which combined to win 5 Middle Atlantic Conference titles. His previous coaching experience includes 9 years at the collegiate level as an assistant coach at Widener University and 2 years coaching age group swimmers at the Lansdowne YMCA. Along with coaching, he currently works as a nurse. He enjoys playing guitar and spending time with his wife and 3 children.
Assistant Coach Mary Kate
Coach Marykate Boylan has been competitively swimming for 7 years. Currently, she attends Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and is currently a junior there. While pursuing a degree in interpersonal communications, she also swims for the Division II swim team. Her greatest accomplishment this year is qualifying for Nationals with her 400 freestyle relay. Along with swimming, her favorite hobby is crossfit. Marykate was a coach last year and is very excited to continue coaching for Hidden Hollow.
Assistant Coach Michael Paul
Michael Paul was a member of the Hidden Hollow swim team for 13 years and is also currently a lifeguard at Hidden Hollow. He swam for Penncrest High School for 4 years and went to the district meet all 4 years and made the state championships in his senior year in the 200 free. He was also a member of the Suburban Seahawks Club for 7 years. He currently attends the University of Maryland and is pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering while also being a part of the club swim team. He has taught swim lessons at Hidden Hollow for the past 5 years. He has worked closely with the swim team while being a lifeguard and is excited to start his coaching career with Hidden Hollow.
Dive Coach Brittany Fichter
Brittany Fichter will be returning to Hidden Hollow for her second year as head coach. Brittany grew up as a competitive gymnast, then switched over to diving at the age of 14. She has been apart of many teams including Knowlton Swim Club, West Chester Diving, Spinners Diving out of Drexel University, and Rustin High School. Brittany now attends West Chester University as a senior, double majoring in elementary education and special education. She has a passion for working with children and a love for the sport.
