Jon Jolley, Director of Competitive Swimming

Coach Jolley is in his 17th year with the YSST program.  He began swimming competitively in 1973.  He began coaching in 1987 with the Greenville Swim Club while attending East Carolina University.   Jon joined the YSST staff in the fall of 1992 as Head Age Group Coach.  Since becoming the Head Coach in June 1996,  Jon has coached numerous YMCA National Qualifiers as well as 11 YMCA "All-American"  performers, a North Carolina Swimming Age Group record holder, and a YMCA National Age Group record holder.  He has been a member of the North Carolina Swimming Select Team Staff and the North Carolina Swimming Board of Directors.  He is currently the president of the Greater YMCA Sunbelt Swimming Association, and is a member of the YMCA of the USA Upper Southeast Regional Swimming Committee.  Jon graduated from East Carolina University with degrees in Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy.


Leila Martin, Assistant Coach

Coach Martin joined YSST in the fall of 2006.  Leila began swimming competitively at age 5.  She grew up swimming for North Mecklenburg Aquatic Club, Mecklenurg Aquatic Club, and New South Swimming.  From 2002-2005, Leila swam for the varsity team of the University of North Carolina.  Her experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm have made a major impact on the team.  She is currently in graduate school at Lenoir-Rhyne in the occupational therapy program.


Shannon Brewer, Assistant Coach

Coach Brewer joined the YSST coaching staff in January 2008.  Shannon swam with the YSST program from age 8 to 18.  She was a YMCA "All-American" and a NC High School State Champion.  After swimming at YSST, Shannon swam at NC State for 4 years.  Before joining the YSST staff, she coached with the YMCA of the Triangle Area (YOTA).  Shannon is a Teacher's Assistant at Granite Falls Middle School.  She is also the director of the Swim Lessons program at the Hickory Foundation YMCA.  Shannon is currently pursuing a teaching degree through Appalachin State University.