On behalf of the Seals Board, I am beyond excited to announce that Ivy Claflin has agreed to take over as our new head coach. 

Coach Ivy came highly recommended by several Seals parents (and swimmers) from her time at Austin Swim Club. We are confident she has the experience and personality to lead our team and maintain the fun and engaging culture for swimmers, junior coaches, and parents that has come to define the Circle C Seals.

Colleen, the board and I will be working with her to get up to speed and ready for the season and I’m sure you’ll be hearing from her soon.

Here is a note from our new coach:

I am so ecstatic and grateful to be serving on the coaching staff for the Circle C Seals this summer. As Head Coach, I am looking forward to joining the incredible community of swimmers, families, and coaches that make up the Seals.

Swimming has been an important part of my life dating back to when I followed my older brothers into summer league swimming at the age of 3. As a swimmer, I was a TAGS and Sectionals qualifier, 4-year Texas High School State Championship qualifier, and 4-year collegiate swimmer for Trinity University. Although I was not the fastest swimmer on any team I was on, I know that swimming has brought so much joy and so many positive experiences into my life. I credit my time in summer league swimming for instilling a love of the sport that continues to this day!

Since finishing my swimming career, I have gained seven years of coaching experience at the summer league, club, and high school levels. I have also been a coach at Longhorns’ Swim Camp at UT. I currently work as a school counselor for AISD. As a coach, I strive to create an environment where all swimmers feel safe, have fun, grow, and develop positive relationships.

Outside of coaching, I enjoy cooking, running, and spending time with my friends and family. Go Seals!

Please feel to reach out to me if you have any questions.

- Eric Marshall, Head Parent