F.A.S.T.
2006 Coaches
Head Coach: Kristi Bertelsman
Kristi swam at Brazoswood High School where she was a 3 time high school All-American in the 100 butterfly, winning the 5A Texas High School State Meet in that event her sophomore through senior years.
She swam for the University of Texas Longhorns and was a member of two National Championship Teams and a three-year college All-American.
She also competed in the 1988 Olympic Trials while in college.
Since that time, she has coached at the summer league, high school, and year round swimming levels, and is looking forward to her first season with FAST. Kristi is married and has three boys.
Head Coach:
Katie Raterink
Born and raised in and around Houston, Katie started swimming on a summer league team at age 6 and swam for La Porte in high school.
In college at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Katie ran cross-country for a year. After college she started running marathons, which led to competing in triathlons. With a background in swimming and running and a new love of cycling, triathlons became her passion for 10 years. She still enjoys swimming and the benefits it provides.
Katie served as the head coach for FAST for the 2003 and 2004 seasons after serving as our assistant coach for one season. Katie decided to coach for FAST because she truly believes swimming builds self-confidence, develops strength and is overall great exercise that can be enjoyed for many years.
Junior Assistants:
To provide as much one-on-one instruction to FAST swimmers as possible, we utilize the energy and skills of a talented group of "Jr.Assistants". These young people are excellent swimmers and range in age from 13 through college. They serve and work at Katie and Ann's direction, helping them monitor practice drills and supporting the swimmers during Swim Meets.