2020-21 Coaches & Captains

Molly is honored to be the Head Coach for Monarch Girls Swim. In addition to her swimming career, being active has always been a huge part of her life. Growing up in Kansas City, she spent her childhood as a year round swimmer and swam competitively through high school and naturally, once she moved to Denver, she became a triathlete. With a passion for fitness and desire to help others, Molly recently launched her own business, Coach Molly LLC. As a full-time coach, she works with clients in personal training and nutrition coaching to help them live an active and energy filled life. In addition to Monarch’s swim program, Molly coaches for Applewood Athletic Club and CU Denver’s Club Swim Team. Molly’s diverse fitness background and experience creates a unique environment for her swimmers. She strives to give her athletes the tools they need to be successful, avoid injury and achieve their goals in and out of the pool.

Lisa Church is the assistant coach for the girls swim team at Monarch High School. She is overflowing with enthusiasm for the sport and has a genuine love for teaching. She empowers swimmers to use mental focus to perfect strokes and become the best they can be. She was a swim coach at Lakeshore Athletic Club for 8 years. She taught infants to adults and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of passing on her passion for the water. She prides herself on her abilities to develop teams. She raced in running events for over 20 years. Her most recent swimming accomplishments include competing in several triathlon events and swim meets. She also works as a "mentor" helping kids and adults achieve their goals. She is current in CPR and Lifeguard training