Coaching Staff

Kathi Rayborn, Head Coach
Coach Kathi has been a swimming coach for over 30 Years. She started coaching in California with the Young Set Club in 1975 and has coached over 15 different teams in California, Colorado, Kansas, and Texas. Kathi swam for George Washington High School in Denver Colorado and Denver University Hilltoppers, a USS team. Her favorite stroke has always been breast stroke and as a master of all four strokes, she was also an IM swimmer.

When she's not at a pool, Kathi is active in many sports; she has played tennis, basketball, racquetball, gymnastics, diving, taebo, aerobics, and dance... just to name a few. A snowbear at heart, Kathi returns to Colorado whenever she can to horseback ride, hike, fish, ski, or for any good excuse to enjoy the nature of Colorado. When she slows down, she draws, paints, sews, and does photography. She's also an avid fan of the Denver Broncos, Avalanche, Nuggets, and Silver Bullet teams. She also spends as much time as she can with her grandchildren and her little white Shiba Inu, KIKO.

BJ Warren, Assistant Coach
Coach BJ has been coaching swimming for 12 years, that last 7 with the Aqua Racers. As a high schooler he swam for one of the top program in Michigan, East Grand Rapids High School. BJ a believes in being a complete swimmer, so naturally his favorite event is the IM.

When not coaching, BJ enjoys spending time with family and working on home projects. He also trains and competes in triathlons and enjoys cheering for TCU athletics.


Jill Sullivan, Assistant Coach
Coach Sullivan joined the CARS coaching staff in 2007 but has been active with the team since 1996 as a parent, board member, and competitive swimmer. She is also currently a middle school teacher in Carrollton teaching health and coaching athletics. Before swimming for CARS, Jill swam in junior high, high school, and for the University of Northern Iowa. Her favorite stroke is the backstroke, "I can breathe all I want!" and she loves to see efficient butterfliers.

Coach Sullivan enjoys anything in the water, from teaching water aerobics and swim lessons, to working out herself. She also lifts weights, bikes, reads, and of course cheers on her sons in their sports and music endeavors.

Lindsey Smith, Assistant Coach
Coach Smith, a former CARS swimmer, joined the coaching staff in 2007. A swimmer since the age of 5, she has swum for the Dallas Mustangs and Hebron High School. In high school, Lindsey was a long distance swimmer, specializing in the 200 free and 500 free. Although free is her best stroke, the breaststroke is her favorite.

Lindsey is graduating from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2008 and plans to teach middle school, hopefully in Carrollton. Lindsey has also been a substitute teacher in Carrolton schools. When not studying or coaching, Lindsey loves to spend time with her family in Carrollton.

Amanda Todd, Assistant Coach
Coach Todd is our latest former Aqua Racer to return to coach the team. Amanda started her swimming career as an Aqua Racer and went on to swim for Coppell High School and Irving Swimmers. While attending college at Texas Tech, she swam for intramural and club teams. She now teaches English and coaches high school swimmers in Frisco, Texas. Amanda's favorite stroke is the breaststroke; she also swims short distance freestyle, and occasionally butterfly and IM.

When not teaching and coaching, Coach Todd is very busy planning her wedding. She will be marrying her high school sweetheart this July. She also enjoys camping, being outside, and running with her puppy, Annie. When relaxing, she enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, and her newest interest, cooking.