Coach Barb Raasch is a graduate of the Manheim Township High School class of 1982. She joined the Skyline swim team when she was 6 years old and also competed with the Lancaster Aquatic Club (LAC), the Lancaster YMCA, and the University of Pittsburgh, where she attended college. She first started coaching Skyline back in 1981-1984, then after taking a break, returned in 1999 until the present. She also coaches for the Five Star Swim Club (FSSC) and Conestoga Valley High School during the school year.
Coach Barb and her husband, Matt, live in Brownstown. They have 3 children: Tara, Michael, and Karli. All 3 have swum for Skyline. Along with coaching, Barb previously worked as a Kindergarten aide and currently works for Stauffers of Kissel Hill. Her husband is the General Manager of Texas Roadhouse in Ephrata.
Her favorite part of Skyline is the amazing, supportive, and hard working Board along with a gigantic Skyline family filled with swimmers and parents who love summer swimming. I love when swimmers try something new and their pride radiates. I love watching confidence build from the beginning of the season through the end of the season, especially in the new swimmers. Skyline has the most fun and the loudest group of cheerleaders.
One more thing I love about Skyline- the amazing assistant coaches and the dedicated Lead Crew!!!!
This is Sarah's 4th year coaching. She swam for Skyline and now her son, Asher, is on the team. Sarah teaches English in Steelton-Highspire. Sarah’s favorite part of Skyline is getting to see everybody improve and watch her son enjoy Skyline as much as she did when she was a kid.
This is Adam's 2nd year coaching for Skyline. He swam for Skyline for 13 years. He attends Penn State where he studies Engineering and is part of the water polo team. Coach Adam says his favorite part of Skyline is everyone’s attitude.
This is Marshall's 2nd year coaching. He swam for Skyline for 3 years having previously swum for Overlook. Marshall attends Hobart College where he is studying economics. His favorite thing about Skylines is Fun Fridays.
This is Anna's 2nd year coaching. She previously swam for Skyline for 13 years. Anna also swam for Manheim Township High School and Five Star. Anna attends Washington College where she is studying pre-allied health to go on to do occupational therapy. Coach Anna’s favorite thing about Skyline is Fun Fridays.
This is Abby's first year coaching for Skyline. She swam for Skyline for 9 years. Abby attends Liberty University where her major is Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in Worship Ministries and Graphic Design. Abby’s favorite part of Skyline is the community and family that comes with being a part of the team.
