Our Coaches

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 Coach Englund is a USA Swimming Bronze Certified Head Coach, entrepreneur and former Fortune 250 corporate leader whose career blends competitive athletics with strategic business expertise. As owner and Head Coach of Triton Elite Coaching Services, she has built programs that expand access to competitive and developmental swimming in Arizona. Her coaching philosophy emphasizes technique, high performance, and positive culture and she has guided swimmers to regional and state qualifying success.

Before pursuing coaching full-time, Jessica held senior creative leadership positions at Progressive Insurance and Cleveland Clinic, where she directed user experience, brand strategy and digital innovation teams. She spearheaded award-winning projects that grew customer acquisition, improved retention, and fostered inclusive organizational cultures.

A former collegiate water polo team captain at Bowling Green State University, Jessica continues to bring her athlete’s mindset to her work, still training in the pool herself.

Passionate, creative, and community-driven, Jessica thrives on building high performing teams—whether in the pool or in business—that challenge limits and achieve lasting impact.

Coach James joined Arizona Tritons coaching staff in March 2026, bringing a strong foundation from his NCAA Division I swimming career at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) and a deep background in competitive backstroke and freestyle racing.

As a collegiate athlete with the Roadrunners, Skuse competed in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), where he developed into a reliable scorer and relay contributor. He earned Academic All-WAC honors while balancing a kinesiology-focused academic path, reflecting both competitive discipline and strong academic commitment. In the pool, he posted standout performances in the 100 and 200 backstroke, including a 12th-place finish in the 200 backstroke at the WAC Championships with a personal best of 1:48.96, and a 14th-place finish in the 100 backstroke (50.58).

Skuse also contributed to relay success and school-record performances during his career, helping set marks in both the 200 and 400 freestyle relays at the high school level and continuing to build relay value at the collegiate level. In dual meet competition, he earned event wins and podium finishes, including a 100 backstroke victory and strong performances against non-conference opponents such as UC Santa Cruz.

Before college, Skuse swam for Clovis High School in New Mexico, where he was a team MVP, National Honor Society member, and scholarship recipient. He helped contribute to multiple record-setting relay performances and a strong state-meet presence, demonstrating early leadership in high-performance environments.

As a coach with Arizona Tritons, Skuse applies his NCAA experience to athlete development with an emphasis on technical precision, race strategy, and confidence under pressure. His coaching approach blends stroke efficiency work with performance-driven training habits, helping swimmers progress from age-group development to higher-level competition pathways.

Coach Channing holds her US Masters Coaching Certification, bringing more than 24 years of experience in aquatics, growing from a young swim instructor into a highly skilled coach with deep expertise in both Masters and USA Swimming.

Her coaching philosophy centers on commitment, continuous improvement and resilience—values she models every day on deck. She believes swimming is a lifelong skill and a powerful avenue for personal growth and she has a remarkable ability to motivate athletes to push their limits while still loving the process.

Channing creates an environment where discipline and fun can coexist, helping swimmers develop confidence, skill and a genuine connection to the sport.