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.