About Coach Jen
My name is Jen Olk and I have been an enthusiastic leader of the swim community for over 35 years. I began teaching swim lessons as a teenager before going on to school in which I earned an undergrad degree in education and a masters in both outdoor education and experiential learning. Through this process, my knowledge of the sport of swimming developed. This, in combination with my many years of hands-on experience, have given me significant professional experience in the sport, helping me to become an expert across all levels and abilities.
I have been an integral part of the swim community- helping people achieve their goals in backyard pools, open water settings in lakes, and high level competitions. Most recently, I led nearly 120 swimmers as head coach of Chelsea Aquatic club. I created training programs for swimmers who were brand new to the sport all the way through Junior National level qualifiers and NCAA Division 1 athletes. My love for swimming carried over into the triathlon world as I led the Chelsea Triathlon club for many years. I work with all levels of youth and adults including swimmers with special needs or medically sensitive individuals.
Most importantly, however, I am a mother of four. My children have now grown old enough for me to dive full-time into my love of the water and open up a storefront. This will allow me to continue to grow out my dream of helping the community. I am most passionate about teaching and look forward to having a convenient location to share this with more people.
About Coach Julie
My name is Julie Harvey. I’m so excited to have the chance to work with you and your children!
I have been a nurse for 22 years, and have worked in ambulatory medicine since 2009.
Swimming has always been an important and joyful part of my life! I swam competitively from age 4 through 18 years old. I taught swim lessons throughout high school.
I began coaching full-time in 2003 at Milan Swim Club where I was the head age group coach and lesson coordinator until 2010. 2010-2012 I was a developmental coach at Southern Michigan Aquatic Club.
The last 9 years I have spent watching my children grow into amazing adults and teaching private lessons every chance I get!!!
I am grateful Coach Jen is providing an opportunity for me to grow as a teacher and share my love of the water with others!!
Can’t wait to Swim Happy!!
About Coach Kerry
Hi, my name is Kerry Krause and I’m excited to be joining the Swim Happy community as a coach! I may be new to coaching, and I was never a competitive swimmer myself, but swimming has been a huge part of my life for many years. All four of my children grew up in the pool and had the opportunity to swim with Coach Jen in Chelsea. Being a swim mom gave me a real appreciation for the confidence, discipline, and joy that swimming can bring to kids.
I recently retired from Ann Arbor Public Schools after 31 years of teaching first grade. I have a master’s degree in Reading and completed Orton-Gillingham training, and teaching has always been something I truly love. I’m looking forward to bringing that same patience, encouragement, and love of helping kids learn into coaching.
I’m excited to learn, have fun, and get to know the swimmers while helping them grow both in and out of the pool. I’m excited to combine literacy and swimming skills.
