And we wouldn’t be doing this now if not for the support of the Newton Recreation Department and their staff.’’Ī number of Bluefish alumni are swimming for college teams - Bush Ren at Boston College, Alex Graf at Regis, and Jamie Lew at Union - and Sarah Conklin will swim at Amherst. We teach technique, but we also ask them to respect each other and show compassion for one another and for their opponents. Just seeing the smiles on our swimmers’ faces, knowing they’re doing well no matter what their ability, is more important than the victories. “Especially in an Olympic year,’’ said Mary, “the phone’s been ringing off the hook. There are 243 swimmers in the Bluefish summer program, and its winter program numbered 275 last season. The first team coached by the Pohlmans had 50 youngsters, the program grew to 80 after four years, and is now so popular that it is filled to capacity. They’re dedicated and believe in what they do.’’ And I don’t know how they do it, but they remember everyone’s name. They treat everyone the same and make them feel like they’re the only swimmer on the team. I grew up in the same neighborhood as Mary,’’ said Greeley. Katie Ridge Greeley, who swam for the Pohlmans as a 16-year-old in 1980, has sent three children to the program, including her 12-year-old daughter, Nora, who is swimming this summer. “I was able to get to the picnic and it was very meaningful, seeing swimmers who were with us in the early days and then seeing their kids who swim with us now.’’ “I work 12-hour days and get every other week off, so I get to many of the meets,’’ Scott said, “and when I’m not there, I speak to Mary and the coaching staff. Coursen, a ferry serving Governor’s Island off the tip of Manhattan.
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Scott and Mary, who works full time in the controller’s office at Boston College, competed in the city’s recreation program and were captains of their swim teams at Newton North.Ī former head coach at Newton South (1981-2001), Scott is a Maine Maritime Academy graduate, and captain of the Lieutenant Samuel S. Holds several Bluefish and Suburban Swim League records. “No matter what sport we played, our folks have been there for us.’’ “My brother and sister and I played other sports, but in order to do so, we had to swim,’’ he added. “It was great to be coached by my parents and now to coach with them,” said Michael Pohlman, who works for the Newton Fire Department and is assistant boys’ and girls’ swim coach at his alma mater, Newton North. The current coaching staff, which guided the summer team to unbeaten seasons in 20, includes the Pohlmans’ three children: Michael, Mark, and Katelyn. 500, registered against Sherborn July 17, was celebrated days later at a picnic and reunion on Albemarle Field by two generations of Bluefish swimmers and coaches. The Bluefish carried a 7-0 record into Tuesday’s home meet against Millis at Newton North.
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