LRSA Coaches

Mike Johnson - Head Coach 

Email: Coach.mike@lrsalightning.org

Joined us in the fall of 2006, Mike is originally from Michigan where he swam year round for his high school and club teams and also played water polo.  After graduating from Michigan State University in 1995 Mike and his wife Allison relocated to Sarasota in 1997. 

He currently teaches English at Lakewood Ranch High School and lives with his wife and two daughters in Lakewood Ranch.
Gwen Ingham - Assistant Coach

Joined us in the fall of 2009.  Gwen began swimming at age 8 and swam for the State University of New York in Cortland, N.Y.  She holds a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a Masters degree in Reading.  Gwen held the position of Assistant Swim Coach in New York from 1993-1996.

She is raising three children ages 2, 6, and 8 yr. old Ethan who is a member of the team.