MEET THE COACHES!
We are so proud of our 2024 Little Neck Blue Dolphin Coaching Staff!
Please check back as additional coaches are added!
CRAIG ROBERTS
Head Coach Hi Blue Dolphins! My name is Craig Roberts and I am so excited to be stepping into the role as head coach for the LNSRC Swim Team. I’m very much looking forward to a summer filled with excitement, encouragement, and of course, FUN as we all work to become stronger, more confident swimmers. For those of you that don’t know me, I grew up in Virginia Beach and enjoyed my summers spending as little time on dry land as possible. I was a proud member of the Alanton-Baycliff Bolts where I developed a love for swim team, and the sense of community that comes with playing, training, and racing in the pool with your friends and family. I carried this love for swimming through high school as a member of the First Colonial swim team. I have 3 kids (10, 7, 5) all of whom swim for Little Neck, and I have loved to watch them grow and thrive in the same chlorinated atmosphere that I did as a kid. I have coached in a youth sports capacity on and off since 2009, but consistently since 2019 for Beach FC. I love making a connection with my players, and watching them become better athletes and more confident individuals. As head coach I will work to bring enthusiasm and encouragement to every practice and meet, nurture an atmosphere of fun and positive relationships among swimmers, and contribute to each swimmers personal growth and water confidence. Go Blue Dolphins!!! 
JACKSON BENNETT
Assistant Coach I started swimming in summer league for Little Neck Swim & Racquet Club when I was in Kindergarten. I also swam year round with TIDE for 5 years. I am currently on the First Colonial High School swim team and lacrosse team. This will be my third year as a coach for Little Neck. In my free time, I enjoy fishing, being outdoors and playing guitar. |
LILLIAN CRAWLEY
Assistant Coach Hi! My name is Lillian Crawley and this will be my 5th season as a LNST Swim coach! I started my swim career on the Blue Dolphins as a 6 & under swimmer and finished my last season on the team in 2023. I currently swim at Marymount University where my team won the 2023-2024 season conference championship. I love coaching/swimming with Little Neck because of the community and lifelong friends I have found along the way. I look forward to a great 2024 season and cannot wait to meet you all! 
MATTHEW CRAWLEY
Assistant Coach Hello everyone! My name is Matthew Crawley and this will be my third year as an LNST coach! I began swimming as a Blue Dolphin when I was just 4 years old and I have been swimming with Little Neck ever since! I have swam for the First Colonial High School Varsity Swim Team for the past 4 years. I have participated in the Class 5A District and Regional meets each year and the Class 5A State Championship meet in 2023. I love coaching because of all the new people I meet and the connections I build. I am excited and enthusiastic about this upcoming season! |