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Boys' Swimming

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Built on Technique: Milton Boys Swimming

Milton Boys Swimming is built on a simple idea: speed comes from precision, not volume. The coaching staff prioritizes stroke mechanics and technique over total yardage, training swimmers at every experience level to compete at the highest level of New England prep athletics while building a genuine team-first culture.

Rather than swimming laps to hit a number, athletes focus on technique — learning to analyze their own strokes and swim more efficient races as a result.

The team trains Monday through Friday at the Berkshire Partners Blue Hills Boys & Girls Club pool. A typical session combines dry-land work for core strength and power, technical work in the water focused on stroke drills and breath control, and individualized coaching attention — from sprint specialists to distance swimmers.

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Milton Academy
Record Holders

 

The Milton Girls Swimming record board reflects more than a decade of fast times and program history — every name on it represents a swimmer who pushed the program's standard of excellence a little further. These records stand as both a tribute to the athletes who set them and a target for the swimmers chasing them today.

 

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Program Philosophy: Faster Together

At Milton, team culture starts before anyone touches the water. Because the team travels together to practice every day, the daily bus ride has become a cornerstone of team bonding — where the music plays, strategy gets discussed, and friendships take shape. Training as a co-ed program brings the entire swimming community together, pushing every athlete toward a shared goal.

The atmosphere on deck reflects that same culture. After every meet, team captains select a "Swimmer of the Meet" — an athlete who showed the most heart, improvement, or tactical focus that day. It's that mix of hard work and genuine camaraderie that defines what it means to swim for Milton.

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The Season: November
to Championship

The season runs from mid-November through the first weekend of March, culminating in the New England Swimming and Diving Championships. Meets take place at least once a week, typically on Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays, giving swimmers regular opportunities to test their progress throughout the winter.

The roster spans every level — from swimmers chasing personal bests for collegiate recruitment to newcomers putting on a competitive cap for the first time. The program is built to support both ends of that spectrum, with individual development and team support treated as equally important.

Note: The program currently does not have access to a diving board and does not support diving events. The team remains fully focused on the swimming disciplines of its New England season.

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Coaching Staff

Bob Tyler

Head Coach

Coach Tyler has led Milton Academy's swimming and diving program for over two decades, helping grow it from a small group of beginners into a competitive New England powerhouse that attracts top-ranked regional talent. Alongside David Foster, then a member of Milton's English faculty, he helped bring the co-ed swim team from club status to an interscholastic, competitive program — a foundation he has built on ever since. His coaching philosophy is rooted in the intersection of science and sport, emphasizing the technical mechanics that transform effort into speed.

Coach Tyler's career has been defined by his presence at some of the most respected poolside environments in the country, including work as an assistant director at the Technique Swim Camp at Harvard and coaching stints with the Northeastern University swim team, Gator Swim Club, and Avon Old Farms.

When he isn't on the deck, Coach Tyler is a member of Milton's science faculty — a background that uniquely informs his coaching, as he helps swimmers analyze their strokes through a lens of efficiency. He is dedicated to providing individualized attention to every athlete, ensuring they swim not just faster, but smarter.

James LaRochelle

Assistant Coach

Coach LaRochelle has been a driving force behind Milton's swimming and diving program since 1996. Known for his energetic presence and meticulously constructed workouts, he is dedicated to helping every athlete realize their full potential in the water — providing real-time feedback and tactical advice that keeps the Mustangs focused and motivated, even mid-stroke.

His expertise is grounded in years of experience at elite programs across the country, including work with the Technique Swim Camp at Harvard and coaching stints with the Southwestern Aquatic and Strake Jesuit teams in Houston, Texas — experience that allows him to sharpen both physical technique and the mental resilience competition demands.

A member of Milton's science department, Coach LaRochelle's background in physiology and fluid dynamics informs his coaching style, helping him explain the "why" behind every stroke adjustment. He is committed to fostering a supportive, joyful team culture where hard work is balanced with the individual attention every swimmer needs to excel.

Suzanne DeBuhr

Assistant Coach

Coach DeBuhr has been an integral part of the Milton swimming and diving program since the 2009–2010 season. She originally joined the Mustangs as head diving coach and now works alongside Coaches Tyler and LaRochelle to lead the swimming program, focusing on the technical skill development of less experienced swimmers.

In her professional role at Milton, Coach DeBuhr serves on the school's leadership team as Director of Restorative Practices — expertise in community-building and conflict resolution that translates directly to the pool deck, where she's known for fostering an inclusive, positive team culture.

Her coaching style is defined by patience and a team-first philosophy, helping swimmers new to the competitive circuit build strong foundational technique and the confidence to succeed. Blending her background in community-building with her passion for the water, she helps create an environment where every Mustang can thrive as both an athlete and a teammate.

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Honors & Awards

Milton Academy Boys Swimming has a history of producing record-setting performances and competitive results at the highest level of New England prep swimming. The team's record board reflects decades of individual achievement, with current swimmers continuing to chase and set new standards each season.

Program Milestones
 

A Historic 2024 Campaign: The 2023–2024 season was one of the fastest in program history, with new varsity records set in 9 out of 11 swimming events, including all three relay disciplines.

Championship Tradition: Consistent top-tier finishes and presence at the New England Swimming and Diving Championships every March.

Individual Accolades & Historical Success

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Milton Academy Boys Swim Team Records

EVENT NAME DATE TIME

Medley Relay

J.P. Giglio '25, Alex Ning '27, Jason Yu '25, Dennis Zhou '27

3/9/25

1:39.71

200 Free

J.P. Giglio '25

2/14/25

1:42.34

200 IM

J.P. Giglio '25

3/9/25

1:52.89

50 Free

J.P. Giglio '25

2/14/25

21.50

1M Diving (11 Dives)

Josh Ellis '13

3/2/12

457.00

1M Diving (6 Dives)

Matt Rohrer '13

2/9/13

307.45

100 Fly

Julian Batt '17

3/4/17

51.83

100 Free

J.P. Giglio '25

3/9/25

46.90

500 Free

Arkady Rasin '05

2/26/05

4:45.76

200 Free Relay

Kevin Han '24, J.P. Giglio '25, Jason Yu '25, Darren Szeto '24

3/2/24

1:29.44

100 Back

 J.P. Giglio '25

2/15/25

52.00

100 Breast

Alex Ning '27

2026

 59.09

400 Free Relay

James Fee '06, Alex Tin '08, Thomas Bailey '05, Arkady Rasin '05

2/26/05

3:17.54

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Season Highlights

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Beyond the Final Lap: Our Alumni

The bond forged in the Milton pool extends far beyond the final heat of the New England Championships. That discipline and connection create a lifelong network of Mustangs — leaders and scholars who carry the same technical precision and mental toughness into whatever comes next, often returning to the deck to mentor younger swimmers.

Milton swimmers have a long-standing tradition of excelling at premier academic and athletic institutions. We are proud to highlight our most recent alumni continuing their journey.

College Pipeline:

 

JP Giglio ’25, Amherst College

 

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