| ANN HUNTOON, TEAM FOUNDER 1997-2007 Born: Loveland, CO Resides: Bloomington, Indiana. Bio: Influential in starting MUAC in 1997, Huntoon helped mold the program into a formidable force. Huntoon gained her knowledge of swimming at the University of Northern Colorado where she earned varsity letters all four years. Huntoon was named as a "Distinguished Educator" for 2005 in Monongalia County. Aquatic History: University of Northen Colorado, Division I Varsity Letterwinner. Head Coach of University High School 1997-2000, 2002. Education: Thomson (CO) Valley High School, University of Northen Colorado '80, West Virginia University (M.S.) '92. THIS & THAT Favorite Movies: Steel Magnolias and Pretty Woman Age: 30 Family Life: Married to Indiana University Track & Field Coach Jeff Huntoon, two children Jordan and Jennifer, dog Simba. Hobbies: golfing with her husband, needlepoint, skiing with her kids Favorite Musicians: REO Speedwagon & Pat Benetar Favorite Quote: "Life is not a spectator sport." -Reebok commercial |
| JEFF VECCHIO NICKLER, HEAD COACH 1997-PRESENT Born: Pittsburgh, PA Resides: Miami Beach, FL Bio: Fomer Morgantown High School coach, Jeff Vecchio Nickler returns to MUAC for his eleventh season of coaching. He was a standout athlete for MHS and was named North Central Athletic Conference Male Swimmer of the Year in 1998. He is a former 50 Freestyle and 100 Freestyle state champion. He lives and works in Public Relations in South Beach Miami, Florida. Aquatic History: Buckhannon-Wesleyan Swim Team (Catherine "Splash" Williams), Team Pittsburgh USS 1996, Morgantown High School Education: Morgantown High School '98, West Virginia University '01. THIS & THAT Zodiac: Sagitarrius Favorite Movies: Friday Night Lights and Zoolander Favorite NFL Team: Pittsburgh Steelers Favorite Quote: "You will make all kinds of mistakes-- but as long as you are generous and true and also fierce, you cannot hurt the world or even seriously her. She was made to be wooed and won by youth." -Winston Churchill |
| DEB HATTON, HEAD COACH 2008-PRESENT (ASSISTANT COACH 2003-2007) Born: Wheeling, WV Resides: Morgantown, WV Bio: A West Virginia native, she began swimming at an early age for JB Chambers YMCA where she qualified for YMCA nationals three years.Before swimming became popular at the high school level, she fought to have a team at her high school and ended up starting a club there. An avid runner and biker, Deb works as a pre-school teachers aide at St. Mary's in Star City. Aquatic History: 10 years with JB Chambers YMCA in Wheeling, National YMCA Qualifyer, later taught the younger YMCA athletes and gave swim lessons to children in the City of Wheeling. THIS & THAT Family Life: married to Joe Hatton with three lovely daughters-- Mariah, Jen, & Nicole Favorite bands: Loves variety, in particular, Boston, the Eagles, Chicago, Billy Joel, and Toby Keith Her Hero: Roberto Clemente Favorite Quote: "He who angers you... defeats you." |
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| ANDRIA RATNOUR, ASSISTANT COACH 1994-PRESENT Born: Oakland, MD Resides: Morgantown, WV Bio: A former teacher at Mountainview Elementary School, Andria Ratnour has her master's degree in Education. She has assisted with MUAC's younger swimmers since 1994 and especially enjoys focusing on stroke development and technique with our beginners. A proud mother of two, she resides in Cheat Lake and devotes alot of her time to area charities. Aquatic History: Buckhannon-Wesleyan Swim Team (Catherine "Splash" Williams) Education: Buckhannon-Upshur High School '92, West Virginia University '97. THIS & THAT Family Life: married to Derek Ratnour, son Andrew and daughter Isabella Favorite movie: Sixteen Candles Fun Fact: Andria was first runner-up at the Strawberry Festival Teen Queen Pageant in Buckhannon in 1989 Favorite Quote: "Winning isn't always finishing first. Sometimes just finishing is winning." -Manuel Diotte |