Hidden Hollow Swim Team Fundraiser
Meet our Hidden Hollow Coaches
Hidden Hollow Swim Team Head Coach Al Cushman
"Hi there! Coach Al here! To me, swimming is the best sport and exercise anyone can do! It’s my passion and I enjoy helping others gain their confidence in the water. I have been involved the swimming community for my entire life. I started out at the Pottstown YMCA with swim lessons as a toddler and eventually qualified for nationals in multiple events as a junior and senior in high school. I swam for Spring-Ford High school where I became an all-American in the 100yd butterfly. From there, I was recruited and swam for the University of Pittsburgh. Shortly after that, I got into coaching where I lead the OJR age group program to their 1st league championship! Then, I coached at Laurelwood summer swim club, ACAC, and Spring Valley high school. It’s an honor to be here at Hidden Hollow. I look forward to being a part of this great organization and helping this team’s reach its true potential!"
Assistant Swim Coach Riley Signor
"Hi, My name is Riley Signor. I started swimming at Knowlton Swim Club when I was six years old. I started swimming competitively at Penncrest High School during my freshman Year. I decided to continue my athletic career with swimming and softball at Fairghly Dickinson University. This Year, I focused on Breastroke and Butterly and the 200 IM. During my freshman season, I placed in the top 25 in the 100 Fly and 100 breast at MACS. My favorite part of summer swim is having fun with teammates and friends. I can't wait to meet everyone, and have a great season!"
Assistant Swim Coach Jonathan Hoole
Jonathan began swimming at Hidden Hollow when he was 6 years old. He works as a lifeguard and is in his second year of coaching at Hidden Hollow. Jonathan started swimming competitively with the Ridley Area YMCA as a freshman in high school. As a sophomore, Jonathan placed second in the 100 backstroke and 9th in the 50 free at the PIAA state meet. This spring as a junior he placed 2nd in the 50 free and 3rd in the 100 backstroke. As part of the YMCA National team, he and his relay have won 5 gold medals, and 2 of the relays set a National record. This spring at YMCA Nationals Jonathan A finaled and placed 6th in the 200 free and 6th in the 100 free. His favorite part of summer swim is having fun with teammates and going to pep rallies to get ready for the meet the next day. Jonathan is committed to the University of Alabama for swimming in 2025.
Diving Director Jim Rightley
Hidden Hollow would like to welcome back Jim Rightley. With over 60 years of experience as a diver, coach and producer of High Diving Shows, Coach Jim comes to Hidden Hollow eager to coach youth and share his knowledge, skills and enthusiasm for the sport. Most recently Coach Jim serves as Head Dive Coach at Penncrest High School. He has also served as Diving coach to various swim clubs in Delaware County. Jim still actively competes in Masters Diving Events at various venues.
Hidden Hollow Dive Coach & Knowlton Assistant Dive Coach
Carson Chapman - Diving Questions Hidden Hollow - [email protected]
Carson Chapman is joining the team as the 2022 HH Diving Coach. She has been a member of the HH dive team for 10 years and a lifeguard for 6 years; she lives and breathes Hidden Hollow. She also dove for 4 seasons at Garnet Valley and was the team captain there in 2020. When not diving, she is a college student studying computer science. Her favorite dive is a back full and she is excited to be a part of the team!
