Milton Girls Swimming: Built on Technique
Milton Girls Swimming prioritizes how athletes train, not how much. The program emphasizes technical mastery over sheer volume, building a high-energy, team-first culture where swimmers of every experience level refine their stroke, build power, and compete at the highest level of New England prep athletics.
That philosophy starts with the coaching staff's approach to practice itself. Rather than swimming laps to hit a number, athletes focus on technique — and at key points in the season, underwater camera footage gives swimmers a chance to see their own form in real time, identifying the micro-adjustments that lead to meaningful time drops. Veteran coaches use that footage to teach swimmers to race smarter, not just harder.
The team trains Monday through Friday at the Berkshire Partners Blue Hills Boys & Girls Club pool. A typical session combines three elements: dry-land work focused on core strength and explosive power for starts and turns, technical water work built around stroke drills, kicking, and breath control, and individualized attention that ensures every athlete — from first-time swimmers to top-ranked regional competitors — gets the specific feedback they need to improve.
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Schedule & Results
1st Team
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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.
Program Philosophy: Faster Together
At Milton Swimming, 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, pre-meet nerves get talked through, and the program's deepest friendships take shape. Training as a co-ed program brings the entire swimming community together, pushing every athlete toward individual and collective goals side by side.
The atmosphere on deck reflects that same spirit. After every meet, team captains select a "Swimmer of the Meet" — an athlete who showed the most heart, tactical focus, or improvement that day. It's that combination of high standards and genuine camaraderie that defines what it means to swim for Milton.
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. With meets at least once a week — typically Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays — swimmers have regular opportunities to test their progress and climb the rankings throughout the winter.
Whether the goal is shaving seconds off a personal best for collegiate recruitment or picking up a competitive cap for the first time, there's a lane for every swimmer. The program prioritizes individual improvement alongside team support, ensuring every Mustang feels both welcomed and challenged.
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 Girls Swimming is the 2025–2026 ISL and EIL Champion — a program defined by precision, resilience, and a legacy of excellence in the water. We celebrate the individual milestones and team achievements that have shaped this program into a competitive force within New England. The record board is more than a list of times; it's a testament to the hard work and technical mastery of every student-athlete who has represented the Mustangs.
Program Milestones
ISL Champions: 2025 - 2026
EIL Champions: 2025 - 2026
Individual Accolades & Historical Success
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Milton Academy Girls Swim Team Records
| EVENT | NAME | DATE | TIME |
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Medley Relay |
Caroline Magann '18, Leydn McEvoy '20, Mary Howley '20, Casey DeLano '17 |
3/5/17 |
1:51.90 |
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200 Free |
Lilly Vivado '16 |
3/8/15 |
1:49.53 |
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200 IM |
Leydn McEvoy '20 |
2/22/19 |
2:07.17 |
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50 Free |
Sara Callahan '27 |
2/14/25 |
24.46 |
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1M Diving (11 Dives) |
Tiffany Nguyen '12 |
3/2/12 |
344.55 |
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1M Diving (6 Dives) |
Tiffany Nguyen '12 |
2/22/12 |
218.79 |
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100 Fly |
Mary Howley '20 |
3/7/20 |
55.59 |
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100 Free |
Casey DeLano '17 |
3/16/16 |
52.65 |
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500 Free |
Lilly Vivado '16 |
2/20/15 |
4:57.38 |
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200 Free Relay |
Leydn McEvoy '20, Mary Howley '20, Madeline Fitzgibbon '21, Thandi McDonald '21 |
3/3/19 |
1:39.69 |
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100 Back |
Mary Howley '20 |
2/14/20 |
56.44 |
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100 Breast |
Casey DeLano '17 |
3/8/15 |
1:09.47 |
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400 Free Relay |
Mary Howley '20, Thandi McDonald '21, Lily Wright '19, Leydn McEvoy '20 |
3/3/19 |
3:39.16 |
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Season Highlights
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Beyond the Final Lap: Our Swimming Alumni
The bond forged in the Milton pool extends far beyond the final heat of the New England Championships. Whether it's the intensity of interval sets or the shared bus rides to and from practice, the discipline and connection built during the winter season create a lifelong network of Mustangs. Our alumni represent a diverse group of leaders, scholars, and athletes who carry that same technical precision and mental toughness into whatever comes next.
We take immense pride in graduates who have continued their athletic careers at the collegiate level. These swimmers serve as a bridge between the current team and a wider legacy of excellence, often returning to the deck to mentor younger swimmers and share their experiences competing at the next level.
