Hilary grew up swimming for the Lake Champlain Waves in Plattsburgh, NY. She swam competitively through high school and at Amherst College. In recent years, she has found her true passion in swim coaching, both at BTC and at the Burlington YMCA. As a mom of 3, she strongly believes in the role of sports in the development of the whole child. The swim team is not only about developing proper racing strokes, but also teaching kids the value of hard work and being a good teammate. She is also a Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Nutrition and sees swimming as a way for kids to develop a lifelong healthy habits (which includes plenty of ice cream).

