GIRLS SWIMMING
Racing with Faith and Focus
Swimming with purpose, competing for Christ.
Colossians 3:17 says, “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” As the LHS athletic mission statement indicates, “Winning is an Attitude.”
The swim program’s philosophy is to provide an atmosphere where our “Cougles” can develop their spiritual, mental, physical, social and emotional gifts through the avenue of athletic competition. Working as a combined squad between Lutheran High School and Christian High School, the swim program encourages excellence and is conducted under the principle of doing all things for the glory of Christ. Partnering together offers student athletes the unique opportunity to compete with one another and share the common goal of living a life of Christian service to further spread the Gospel.
Coach Kristen Gross
Coach Gross competed in collegiate swimming for one year before transitioning to water polo for the remainder of her undergraduate career. After college, she returned to competitive swimming through United States Masters Swimming (USMS), where she continues to compete in both pool and open-water events. She has been coaching the LHS high school girls since 2023 and has over 15 years of experience coaching Masters-level swimmers. Most recently, Kristen began leading a new Masters team in the Grown-Up Swimming (GUS) league under USMS.
In addition to coaching, Kristen teaches exercise science and nutrition courses at St. Charles Community College. Outside of the pool and classroom, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Wyatt, and their three children—Joseph, Calvin, and Sarah. Her sons are LHS alumni, and her daughter is currently a senior at LHS. In her free time, Kristen enjoys hiking, swimming, and gardening.
Educational Background
Lindenwood University – M.S. in Health Science (Performance Science & Sport Nutrition)
Purdue University – B.S. in Plant Genetics and Breeding
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