Coach "Biggi" is a former Olympic swimmer and current US Masters All-American. Her credentials as a swimmer include:

• finalist at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul
• 6th place at the 1986 World Championships

She has been a multiple national champion and national record holder for Germany. "Biggi" started the SwimAmerica Coral Springs Program. She traded in her career as an accountant to share her love of swimming by teaching the youngest of beginners both the water safety skills and basic stroke technique needed to enjoy life at the pool.