About Us
Summer Swim Team
The Antioch Waves Swim Team is a non-profit organization in Antioch, IL.
We provide competitive swim experience for local youth ages 5-18.
Our swimmers live in Antioch, Salem, Trevor, Spring Grove, Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, and nearby communities. Swimmers enjoy a great summer activity that blends active exercise, fun, socializing, and a mix of team and individual challenges and goals.
Meet Our 2024 Coaches
Naomi Varnum - Assistant Coach
Hi everyone!
I am very excited to be coaching with the Antioch Waves Swim Team this season. I just graduated from Wheaton College with my bachelors in applied health science. I am currently working for a year before continuing my education to become a nurse.
I have been swimming competitively since I was twelve years old, beginning my age group swimming career with the Hastings Lake Stingrays Swim Team and finishing with the Blue Devil Swim Club. I also swam my first year at Wheaton College and am currently part of a local USA Masters team. I love swimming and am passionate to help athletes reach their competitive goals as well as develop a love for the sport.
When I am not coaching, I work as a lifeguard, swim instructor, and window cleaner. In my time left over I love to bike, run, backpack, play spikeball, and spend time with my family and friends. I am so excited to get to know and work with you all this season!
Jim Peterson - Head Coach
Marli Watson - Assistant Coach
Marli Watson - Assistant Coach
Coach Marli was an Antioch Waves swimmer from 2007 until 2016, then swimming competitively and teaching stroke technique lessons at a Florida swim club. Since Marli was a kid, she has held a deep-seated enthusiasm for swimming. She hopes to help her swimmers find their own relationships with the sport, and to help them build their skills, resilience, confidence, and relationships with their teammates. She believes every swimmer has the potential to be great. Fun fact: Marli swam on a team in Germany during her senior year of high school there!