Brandi began coaching for NWAA with a satellite team in Siloam Springs in January 2004, in hopes of building a year-round program for local swimmers. She was then head coach for the swimming and diving program at John Brown University, where she saw both their men’s and women’s team set many school records, including an NAIA All-American 200 Medley relay. Since joining NWAA, Brandi has coached several swimmers from beginner level to AAA times, including a couple of Arkansas Age-Group State champions.

 

Her prior swimming experience includes seven years as a senior level swimmer for Swim Tulsa, with whom she eventually began her coaching career while in college. Brandi graduated from the University of Tulsa as a Presidential Scholar with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy. Since TU did not offer swimming, she rowed on their NCAA Division 1 varsity crew for the 4 years she attended there, winning regattas such as the San Diego Crew Classic Eight, and the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association Four.

 

Brandi lives with her husband Cass and their one-year-old daughter, India, at New Life Ranch in Colcord, OK. Brandi plugs in at New Life as often as she can, helping out with their leadership development, challenge camps, and equine learning initiatives (horse therapy). She is also currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at John Brown University.