The Boaz Barracudas are excited to announce Josh Lang as our new Head Coach! With a coaching career spanning over two decades, starting in 2001, Josh brings a deep understanding of swimming and athlete development.

Coach Josh's connection to the Barracudas runs deep, having served on our coaching staff for the last 10 years. Coach Josh is also the head coach of MCSC, the local USA (year round) swim club. Prior to coaching at Boaz, Coach Josh was a dedicated swimmer for 11 years with the Albertville Swim Team and spent 7 years as their head coach.

Coach Josh has mentored numerous successful swimmers, including collegiate athletes and future coaches including the entirety of the current Boaz Barracuda staff! As a father of three swimmers, Coach Josh is passionate about creating a supportive and challenging environment for our team.

Coach Josh's qualifications include certifications as a lifeguard, USA Swimming coaching member, and certifications from AHSAA, NFHS, and ASCA. With a Master’s degree in Chemistry and a PhD in Materials Science, Coach Josh also shares a love of learning as the Director of Physical Sciences at Snead State. We are confident that Coach Josh's expertise and dedication will guide the Barracudas to new heights.

With more than ten years immersed in the swimming world, Marissa is a valuable asset to our team. She's gained experience assisting developmental swimmers at MCSC and is a dedicated member of the SHS swim team. Marissa's compassion and teaching skills extend beyond the pool, as she also leads dance classes for children with disabilities, fostering joy and movement for all.

This coach is awesome!

We're thrilled to welcome Jack Whitmire to our coaching team, where his passion for swimming and dedication to excellence will shine! With 13 years of swimming experience, Jack brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm. He was a key member of the Boaz High School team, contributing to their 2018 and 2022 State Championship wins. Jack is also a two time ARPA state gold medalist in butterfly. Jack honed his skills with MCSC, qualifying for both the Southeastern championship as well as the NCSA junior national championship. He continued his success at Birmingham-Southern College, achieving a 6th place finish in the 200 butterfly at the conference level. Beyond the pool, his three years as a lifeguard further developed his leadership skills, as he assisted with practices and meet preparation. Jack is currently studying General Business at the University of Alabama.

Weston, a recent graduate of Boaz High School, brings a wealth of experience to our coaching staff. He swam with the Boaz Barracudas for twelve years and was a key member of the Boaz High School swim team for five years. For the past three years, Weston has dedicated his time to assisting with our 8 and Under swimmers. His commitment and dedication were recognized during his senior year, when he received both the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Peyton Williams Award.