Mike Wolbert: Head Coach (PFY Alumni)
Coaches National Team, Senior, Pre-Senior, Junior Levels
Mike Wolbert has been a part of the Pocono Family YMCA Piranhas coaching staff since the summer of 1991, when he began as an assistant coach at just 19 years old. In the fall of 1992, he was named Boys Head Coach, a position he held until 1997, when he was appointed Head Coach of the entire Piranhas program.
Under Mike's leadership, the Piranhas have grown from approximately 60 swimmers to more than 130 athletes, while developing into one of the region's most successful competitive swimming programs. Piranhas boys and girls teams have earned numerous League, YMCA District, YMCA State, and Middle Atlantic Swimming championships, while swimmers have advanced to YMCA and USA Swimming competition at the local, regional, state, collegiate, national and Olympic Levels.
Coaching Accomplishments
Since joining the Piranhas coaching staff in 1991, Mike has coached athletes and teams to an extensive list of accomplishments, including:
- Over 100 League Championships
- 40 YMCA District Champions
- 20 YMCA State Champions
- More than 60 YMCA National Qualifiers
- 60 YMCA Top 16/Top 10 Nationally Ranked Swims
- 25 YMCA All-Americans
- 1 YMCA National Silver medalist
- 3 YMCA National Bronze Medalist
- 4 USA Swimming Scholastic All-American
- 3 Middle Atlantic Junior Olympic Open Age Group Championship Teams
- 3 Middle Atlantic Junior Olympic High Point Winners
- 2 USA Swimming Zone Select Camp selections
- 12 Eastern Zone Champions
- A USA Swimming Disabled World Record Holder, Onel Ramirez Jr., in the 200-meter freestyle
- A 2016 Olympic Open Water Swimmer Ivan Puskovitch
Mike was also selected to the Middle Atlantic All-Star Zone coaching staff in 2011 for the 13–14 boys and girls and again in 2012 for the 11–12 girls. During the 2012 Long Course season, the Middle Atlantic 11–12 girls finished 1st overall, while the Middle Atlantic LSC also captured 1st place overall.
Education & Certifications
Mike is a 1996 graduate of East Stroudsburg University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology/Anthropology.
Throughout his coaching career, he has maintained extensive training and certifications in competitive swimming, athlete safety, officiating, and emergency response, including:
- Principles of YMCA Swimming and Diving
- YMCA Swim Coaching
- USA Swimming Coach certification
- YMCA Swim Official
- American Red Cross First Aid & CPR
- American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Instructor
- American Swimming Coaches Association membership and certification
Mike brings more than 30 years of competitive swimming coaching experience to the Piranhas program, in addition to six years of experience as a competitive swimmer.
Swimming Career
Mike's own swimming career began during his freshman year at East Stroudsburg High School, where he competed for the Cavaliers. He qualified for PIAA District Championships and held several school team records.
During his final two years of high school, Mike also competed for the Pocono Family YMCA Piranhas, qualifying for YMCA District competition.
He continued his swimming career at East Stroudsburg University until the university's swimming program was discontinued in 1990.
Swimming Accomplishments: YMCA District and State Qualifier
Family & Community
Swimming has always been a family affair for Mike. His three children, Emily, Zack, and Sydney, have all been members of the Pocono Piranhas. His wife, Sonia, has played an important role in the program as the team's Parent Coordinator and Team Representative to the YMCA Penn Del Swim League.
Mike resides in East Stroudsburg and has remained actively involved in the local community, including serving on local advisory boards.
Coaching Philosophy
For Mike, the success of the Piranhas has always been about more than times, medals, records, and championships. Competitive swimming provides young athletes with an opportunity to develop discipline, perseverance, confidence, responsibility, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.
His goal is to help every swimmer—from a young athlete attending their first practice to a national-level competitor—discover how much they are capable of achieving through consistent effort, commitment, and hard work, while creating an environment in which swimmers and their families are proud to be part of the Piranhas tradition.
BJ Conklyn: Assistant Coach (PFY Alumni)
Coaches Senior, Pre-Senior, Junior Levels
B.J. began swimming with the Piranhas at the age of four and has been a part of the team as either a swimmer or coach since then, giving him over 25 years of experience in the world of swimming. During his time with the Piranhas, he set multiple team records, won District, State and Junior Olympic titles, and qualified for Short and Long Course YMCA Nationals. He also garnered Top 16 times in multiple years.
B.J. also swam for Stroudsburg High School, setting school records and earning Conference Swimmer of the Year for three straight years. He competed in Districts all four years and qualified for PIAA States his senior year and helped his team win two conference championships. He graduated in 2005 as the class salutatorian. He has been an assistant coach for his alma mater since the 2011-12 school year.
B.J. is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, earning his Doctor of Pharmacy degree. He was also a 4 year member of Pitt's Swimming and Diving team, qualifying for Big East Championships all 4 years. During his tenure at Pitt, he also coached the club team Team Pittsburgh for 2 years.
Ever since he began coaching with the Piranhas in May 2006, B.J. has gotten the chance to see the other side of swimming. He enjoys coaching because he is able to give back to the team that got him started in the sport. When he is not coaching, B.J. is a pharmacy manager for a local CVS Pharmacy and also enjoys being a member at Stroud Crossfit.
Swimming Accomplishments: YMCA District, State, Short and Long Course National Qualifier, USA Swimming Middle Atlantic Junior Olympic Qualifier, SC Senior National Qualifier
Kyrie Regan, Assistant Coach (PFY Alumni)
Coaches Senior, Pre-Senior, Junior Levels
Kyrie’s journey in aquatics began as a young swimmer with the Piranhas, competing as a 10 & under. She continued swimming competitively through her freshman to junior years at Stroudsburg High School. In 2004, Kyrie officially began her aquatics career at the Pocono YMCA, working as both a swim instructor and lifeguard. By 2008, she transitioned into coaching with a focus on developing new and younger swimmers for the Piranhas team.
Kyrie’s passion for swimming and dedication to water safety continue to fuel her commitment to coaching. What she finds most rewarding is witnessing the joy on her swimmers’ faces—whether it’s mastering a new technique or achieving a personal best at a meet.
Kyrie is a proud graduate of East Stroudsburg University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Media Communications & Technology with a minor in Special Education. She later earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Walden University.
In addition to coaching, Kyrie works as a Hospice Social Worker for Lehigh Valley Health Network. She is a licensed social worker and holds multiple certifications, including American Red Cross Lifeguard, American Heart Association HeartCode BLS Provider, and various YMCA Aquatics certificates.
Kyrie’s daughter Freya is also a member of the Piranhas Swim Team
Greta-Marie Scott: Assistant Coach (ESU Alumni)
Pre-Senior, Junior Levels
-NJ Certified Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis Teacher with over 22 years of experience in New Jersey public education.
-Four Year College Swim Athlete for East Stroudsburg University
-Master's Degree in Special Education & Applied Behavior Analysis
-Autism Advocate
-Currently have two children ages 7 & 11 on PFY Swim Team/Program.
-Avid distance runner and swimmer with knowledge & experience for proper nutritional management, especially with a vegan diet.
-I enjoy spending free time with my husband, kids, and two Boston Terriers and hiking with them on local Pocono Trails.
Chris Trigg : Aquatics Director & Assistant Coach
Coaches Senior, Pre-Senior, Junior Levels and Swim Lessons
Hi, My name is Chris Trigg, and I have been involved in Aquatics for 55 years.I started my aquatic experience as a competitive swimmer in my youth and through college. I ended my competitive swimming when I was injured, which allowed me to share my swimming experiences with youth and adults by coaching swim teams and teaching swim lessons. I have been coaching and teaching swimming now for the past 46 years For 45 years I have been teaching swim lessons and coaching swimming on the East Coast at various YMCAs, Summer Camps (Resident and Day), and private lessons. My coaching experience includes the U.S. Masters Swim Team for 20 years, and at Asphalt Green Aquatic Center in New York City. I was the Assistant Coach to the Jersey Gators Swim Team of New Jersey. I have also been Aquatic Directors for several recreational aquatic facilities.
I currently hold the following certifications: Level 2 certification of the American Swim Coaches Association, American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, YMCA Swim Instructor and Lifeguard Instructor, Starfish Swim Instructor and Lifeguard Instructor, Certified Pool Operator, and Certified Aquatic Manager by ASCA.
I have coached many aquatic athletes that have competed at the college level and moved to the next level to compete in the National Championships and Olympic Level.
I find teaching swimming to the young and old very rewarding and I could not think of any other career I would rather have. The fact that I teach life long skills to help prevent drownings and have life time aquatic fun is my goal for my students.