With over 33 years of experience, Coach Kirsten has coached swimmers at all levels, from Age-Group Zone Championships to NCAA Div 1 Championships and Olympic Trials. Her coaching background has given her a complete picture of all the stages of development of the athlete. Her background includes years of coaching at both the collegiate and USA Swimming club levels, such as the US Naval Academy, Rutgers University, Springfield College, UCONN, The Atlantic Club and the Peddie Aquatics Association.