2025 PINEY CREEK COACHING STAFF 

Head Coach Kevan Valenzuela

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Kevan is from the Imperial Valley, California.  Kevan started coaching in May 2010 for Imperial Valley Desert Aquatic (IVDA), for whom he swam with throughout high school. Kevan was the Head Site Coach at IVDA Holtville satellite program. During the summer, Kevan has run Summer Recreation Swim Programs in Calipatria, CA (2012 & 2013) and Holtville, CA (2014). During the summer of  2014, Kevan acted as Interim Head Coach for IVDA.  During the summer of  2016 , Kevan ran the Willow Creek Wahoos summer league team. 

Coach Kevan coaches at Denver Swim Academy and was voted Age Group Coach of the Year. This honor was shared with three coaches who coach the age group program for the 21-22 season(s) at DSA.
 
Kevan holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from CU.  He has a strong passion for swimming and believes in technique and high effort as the platforms for long-term success.  He also believes summer swimming should be fun!  He has coached all levels of swimming from swim lessons to Jr. National Qualifiers.  Several swimmers each season are ranked in the top 50 in the nation for stroke/distance. I'm very excited to be part of the Heat and look forward to meeting/seeing everyone!
 
Have questions? You can reach him by emailing [email protected]
 

Isaac Yi – 11 & Under

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Years coaching at Piney Creek = 3

Attended Smoky Hill High School.

Favorite Stroke = Freestyle

Coleman Masterson – 9-10

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Years coaching at Piney Creek = 2

Attends Smoky Hill High School.

Favorite Stroke = Freestyle

Benjamin Luedtke – 11-12

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Hi, my name is Ben, and I’m ecstatic to be joining the Piney Creek Heat coaching staff this summer! I began swimming for Piney Creek Heat when I was just 6 years old and continued my swimming journey with ACES Swim Club and at Smoky Hill High School, where I was a state qualifier in the 100 butterfly. This fall, I plan to attend the University of Oregon as part of the Class of 2029, where I’ll be studying business. Swimming has always been a huge part of my life, and I’m excited to give back to the team that started it all for me. Through coaching, I hope to inspire swimmers to discover the same passion for the sport that I found during my years in the water.

Cameryn Walkup – 7-8

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Attends Smoky Hill High School. 4x Centennial League Champion. 6x State finalist. Centennial League swimmer of the year 2025, Athlete of the month. Recently committed to swim for the University of Wyoming in 2026.

Lennex Mraz – 8 & Under 

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Lennex is from Georgia, but moved to Colorado when she was 5 years old. She has been a member of the Piney Creek Heat for 10 years. Lennex began coaching in 2023 for Piney Creek Heat. She also swam competitively for the Form swim team for four years year-round. She has always loved swimming, along with soccer and tennis. And her goal is for all swimmers to love the sport and improve along the way. She looks forward to meeting new swimmers this year. Lennex will be coaching the 8/Unders this summer.

Ella Rice – 8 & Under

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Years coaching at Piney Creek = 3

Attends Smoky Hill High School

Favorite stroke- freestyle

Caroline Kaiser – 7-8

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Current student at Smoky Hill, 4x state qualifier, state finalist, swims for Denver Swim Academy, swam at Piney Creek since she was 5 years old, and a second-year coach.

Eli Neely – 9-10

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2nd year coaching at Piney Creek.  Graduated Smoky Hill High School in 2025. State qualifier in the 500 free.
 
Favorite stroke= freestyle
 
Kate McKinnon 6/Unders
 
 
Hi! I'm a freshman in high school and have been swimming for 10 years. This is my third year coaching for Piney Creek Heat, and I can't wait for this summer!