Stephanie Barnes
Boerne,TX
Summary
Dedicated sport management professional and swimming coach with over 35 years of leadership in college, high school, and community programs. Currently completing a Ph.D. in Sport Management (Leadership) with a 4.0 GPA and holding an M.S. in Sport Management from Liberty University with a concentration in Sport Administration. Demonstrated expertise in athlete-development, program management, and mentoring coaches, supported by a history of building championship-level teams. Committed to academic excellence and advancing the field of sport management through teaching, scholarship, and practical application
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner & Head Coach
San Antonio Splash
2016 - Current
- Founder of 250-member, 10-time summer league swimming team.
- Managed all aspects of team operations, including budgeting, fundraising, hiring and supervising assistant coaches, payroll, marketing, volunteer coordination, scheduling, and coaching
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Owner/Operator
Swim Experience, Inc.
2003 - Current
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Head Swimming Coach
TMI Episcopal School
2012 - 2025
- Created and supervised daily workouts to refine swim techniques and devised lineups for competition
- Guided students on development, goal-setting and skill development, while provideing feedback on performance
- Mediated conflicts between swimmers to maintain positive atmosphere and preserve team morale.
Director of Aquatics
Fair Oaks Country Club
2009 - 2016
- Supervised aquatic staff and administered performance evaluations to communicate expectations .
- Conducted in-service training, meetings, and conferences to share ideas and plan aquatic programs.
- Head Coach of summer league swimming team
Program Director - Aquatics
USMC Wounded Warrior Program
2007 - 2011
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Developed aquatics program from ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles.
Volunteer Assistant
University of Texas
2006 - 2007
Associate Head Coach
University of South Carolina
2003 - 2006
Varsity Assistant Coach
University of Cincinnati
2002 - 2003
Assistant Coach
Auburn University
2000 - 2003
Head Coach
Lewis University
1997 - 2000
Education
Ph.D. - Sport Management
Troy University
Troy, AL12-2026
Master of Science - Sport Management
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2024
Master of Education - Exercise Science
Auburn University
Auburn, AL06-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Spanish
Auburn University
Auburn, AL06-1991
Skills
- Athlete Engagement - proven ability to build trusting relationships with athletes and stakeholders, fostering long-term engagement
- Program Development - experience designing onboarding and transition programs tailored to athletes and professionals
- Strategic Communication - skilled in delivering presentations, creating educational resources, and engaging diverse audiences
- Metrics and Analysis - strong ability to evaluate program effectiveness using data collection, reporting, and stakeholder feedback
Timeline
Owner & Head Coach
San Antonio Splash
2016 - Current
Owner/Operator
Swim Experience, Inc.
2003 - Current
Head Swimming Coach
TMI Episcopal School
2012 - 2025
Director of Aquatics
Fair Oaks Country Club
2009 - 2016
Program Director - Aquatics
USMC Wounded Warrior Program
2007 - 2011
Volunteer Assistant
University of Texas
2006 - 2007
Associate Head Coach
University of South Carolina
2003 - 2006
Varsity Assistant Coach
University of Cincinnati
2002 - 2003
Assistant Coach
Auburn University
2000 - 2003
Head Coach
Lewis University
1997 - 2000
Ph.D. - Sport Management
Troy University
Master of Science - Sport Management
Liberty University
Master of Education - Exercise Science
Auburn University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Spanish
Auburn University