Woodland Pond Swim Team

I'm thrilled to be returning as a coach for Woodland Pond! I originally coached the team for eight years before taking a break to start my family, and I’ve now been back on deck for the past ten years. Coaching this team has always been a passion of mine—I truly love being part of the Wave family.

I’m married to John and we have two wonderful children, Keegan and Erin Porter. I graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College (now Randolph College), where I competed on the swim team all four years. Swimming has played a major role in my life, and I’m especially passionate about encouraging young athletes to try the sport and stick with it through high school.

During the school year, I teach 3rd grade in Chesterfield County and coach the Matoaca High School Swim Team. I’m proud to support swimmers of all ages in their growth and development—both in and out of the pool. Go Wave!

Jenna is a 2026 graduate of St. Catherine’s School and has been part of WPST since she was four years old. WPST is thrilled to welcome her back for her third year on the coaching staff. Jenna loves working with young swimmers and watching their skills and confidence grow. This fall, she will attend Furman University, where she is committed to play Division I softball. She recently led her St. Catherine’s softball team to a state championship and was honored as VISAA State Player of the Year.

Lucas began swimming at Woodland Pond at the age of 10. After his first summer with WP, he chose to join Poseidon, where he has been swimming competitively for the past six years. He also helps coach the homeschool team, working closely with younger swimmers to improve their strokes and technique. WP is excited to welcome Lucas back for his second summer on the coaching staff. He loves seeing kids succeed in the water and is thrilled to step into the role of junior assistant this year.

Joanna is a dedicated student‑athlete at Manchester High School, competing in cross country as well as swim and dive. She is part of the school’s Mass Communications program and has been a member of the Woodland Pond Swim Team for 13 years. Outside of sports, Joanna enjoys babysitting and pet sitting alongside her two older sisters. She loves helping kids try new things and watching their confidence grow—especially when they light up with excitement at the pool.

You'll find Coach Watson at practices and meets encouraging swimmers both young and old. As a former Division 1 swimmer for Clemson University, he brings a wealth of experience and dedication to our team. He was the head coach of a summer swim team for 20 years, leading his teams to multiple championships, and has been a volunteer coach here at Woodland Pond for the past seven years. Even though he has thirteen of his own grandchildren on the team, you'll be hard pressed to figure out which ones those are, because he treats all of the swimmers like his own. In addition to helping out here at Woodland Pond, he is the Assistant Coach for Matoaca High Swim Team.