Staff

Jason Bowes is the Head Coach of TBAY’S Central Branch. Jason brings more than 12 years of high-level experience, integrity, innovation, and strong technical skills to his coaching position. Jason moved to Tampa in late 2008 to become the Head Coach of TBAY. In a short time he has resurrected TBAY’s elite program and started a program for younger age group swimmers in Central Tampa. He moved to the area from one of the most respected swim programs in the country, North Baltimore Aquatic Club (NBAC), which has produced Olympians, national- and world-record holders, including Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff. Jason also led the Pointe-Claire Swim Club in Montreal to the men's overall title at the 2006 Canadian Age Group Swimming Championships. In 2005, Jason was an assistant deck manager at the FINA World Championships and has written for Swim News Magazine International. He grew up in Montreal where he swam competitively; graduated from Loyola High School; and attended Concordia College. He is a member of numerous coaching organizations, and is certified as a Level 3 coach with USA Swimming. He also serves as head coach of Tampa Preparatory School’s Swim Dive Team. Email

Andrea Gallagher is the Assistant Coach for TBAY-Central's "Lil' Bucs" Program. Andrea’s coaching experience includes nine years with the Penn Charter Aquatic Club in Philadelphia and the Huntingdon Valley Country Club, also in Pennsylvania. Her responsibilities include developing and coaching younger swimmers on the team and assisting Jason as needed with the older kids.  Email