Truman Pool: 773-907-3974
Irving Y
: 773-777-7500 Head Coach Jim Cortez Cell :
773- 259-2736
Team Parent Representatives:
Kim Dorl (parent chairperson): 773-282-2286
kim@proprtysolutionschicago.com
Miriram Reyes :
reyes280@aol.com
IGUANAS COACHES

JIM CORTEZ
jasrac@aol.com 847-470-7444
Jim has been coaching the Iguanas for 12 years. He graduated
Gordon Tech and Northeastern Ill U. and has 3 daughters on the team.
Coach Cortez was named the Chicago Public League Coach of
the Year last season for his work with the Payton Grizzlies.

DIANNA BALCKEN
lybyj@yahoo.com
Assistant Coach 12 and Under Age Groups
Head Start teacher at Monroe Elementary in Chicago. teaching and coaching swimming for
6 years.

ERIK NYHOLM
enyholm@slidematicproducts.com
Assistant Coach 12 and Under Age Groups
Eric Nyholm is entering his 7th year coaching the Iguanas. He swam for Irving Y in the early 80’s and was an IHSA
state qualifier for Lane Tech.
Eric has 2 sons on the team.

LANCE GROSSMAN
l.gross7000@comcast.net
773-316-8348
Assistant Coach 13 and Older Age Group
Has been coaching Y and USA swimming for 13 years, is
a certified level 2 coach by the American Swim Coaches Association.
DAISY GARCIA
luckycharm0487@aol.com
Assistant Coach
Daisy is in her 5th year of coaching the Iguanas. She was a
member of the team and is a nursing student.