From Left: Erin, Madison, Chip, Andrea, and Kaleigh
Head Coach
Chip Holland
Chip Holland became the second head coach of the Summer Hill Orcas in the fall of 2011. Chip has been involved in Athens-area swimming since 1981, both as an athlete and a coach. A four-year letterman and team captain at Cedar Shoals High School and Athens Bulldog Swim Club alumnus, he competed collegiately at Georgia Southern College in Statesboro.
Chip has coached in Oconee County since 2007, beginning with the Oconee Swim League as well as with Oconee County High School. He has coached the Oconee County Parks & Recreation All-Star Team to GRPA state championships in 2008 and 2010, and was the head coach at the Swim Oconee Aquatic Club before coming to Summer Hill. Chip is currently certified as a Level II coach by the American Swim Coaches Association.
Chip shares his love of the sport with all ages and abilities, helping them become better swimmers and achieve their competitive goals. By focusing on detailed and analytic stroke instruction, along with a creative and demanding training regime, and recognizing the importance of communication with parents and athletes, Chip strives to accomplish these aspects of the sport, while recognizing the athlete as someone who will benefit from life lessons learned by participation in organized athletics.
Chip, his wife Wendy, and daughters Madison, Riley, and Charlotte live in Oconee County, where they are involved in community outreach programs such as the Oconee County Parks & Recreation Department summer swim league and special needs basketball programs, the Oconee County Civitan Club, and the Rocky Branch Elementary School PTO.
Assistant Coach & Pod Squad Coach
Andrea Pugh
Andrea Pugh went to Mill Creek High School in Gwinnett County. She swam all 4 years where she learned her love for swimming. Andrea specialized in breaststroke where she qualified for state her last 3 years. During high school Andrea was an assistant coach for the summer league team, Hidden Falls. Now she is a sophomore at UGA where she is studying to be a Middle School teacher in the future, and she is an active member of Relay for Life there. In her spare time Andrea loves to hang out with friends, eat good food, and watch good movies. :]
Assistant Coach & Pod Squad Coach
Kaleigh Petkevich
Kaleigh Petkevich grew up in Blairsville, GA where she swam competitively on the North GA Rapids team for five years. Kaleigh moved to Athens as a freshman to attend the University of Georgia where she is a Social Studies Education major. Kaleigh has worked as a lifeguard for five years and has instructed swim lessons four years. Kaleigh is both lifeguard, first aid, and CPR/AED certified through the American Red Cross. Kaleigh enjoys spending time in the mountains, camping, and spending time with her friends and family.
Assistant Coach
Madison Beckett
Assistant Coach
Erin Springstead