Meghan is joining us as head coach from NCSU.  She has an impressive swim career and is turning her focus to coaching and inspiring the next generation of swimmers. 

• 1x All-American: 2024, 200 freestyle relay
• ACC Bronze medalist: 2024, 200 freestyle relay

Academic All-ACC Team (2023, 2024, 2026)

• Advanced to the finals in the 100 backstroke at ACC Championships, finishing 23rd overall
• Posted a personal best and led her heat in prelims in the 100 backstroke at ACC Championships
• Claimed a first-place finish in the 200 back on senior night against UNC-Wilmington
• Competed in the finals of the NCSU Invite, placing 8th in the 200 backstroke
• Earned a first-place finish in the 50 freestyle at the NCSU Invitational
• Concluded her career ranked No. 9 all-time in the 50 backstroke and No. 2 as part of the Wolfpack 200 freestyle relay
• Competed in eight meets throughout the season

• Welcome back, Coach Emory! We're excited to welcome our previous Head Coach as our Director of Stroke Innovation, Team Culture & High-Five Strategy!
• Coach Emory is currently completing a double major in Chemistry and Spanish at UNC
• Time as a Killer Whale: 2011-2024
• Swim Experience: 
  • UNC Swim Club
  • Marlins of Raleigh (2018-2024): Competing in Tar Heel States and Senior Champs with AA times
  • Panther Creek Varsity Swim Team: Captain both Junior and Senior year, 4A Regional meet achieving Academic All-Conference each year, Fight for 55 Scholarship winner, Scholar Athlete Award in both 2023 and 2024, Service Award for outstanding contribution to the team
  • Killer Whale coach: 2021- Present
  • Safe Splash Swim Instructor
• Favorite Stroke: Freestyle (and also Butterfly)
• Favorite Food: Nectarines

• Welcome back, Coach Diya! We are excited to welcome our former Junior Coach as an Assistant Coach.
• Time as a Killer Whale: 2014-present
• Swim Experience: 
  • Marlins of Raleigh (2018-present)
  • Panther Creek High School Varsity Swim Team
• Favorite Stroke: Breaststroke
• Favorite Food: noodles

• Julia was a long time Killer Whale and has a passion for teaching kids.  She is currently working on her Elementary Education degree at NCSU.
• Time as a Killer Whale: 2011-2025
• Swim Experience: 
  • Panther Creek Varsity Swim Team: Own It Award winner!
• Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
• Favorite Food: Tacos

Welcome back, Coach Damon! Damon is a student at Panther Creek HS and a long time member of the Killer Whales.  

• Time as a Killer Whale: 2018- Present
• Swim Experience: Both TAC and MOR
• Favorite Stroke: Breaststroke
• Favorite Food: Chicken Alfredo

Welcome back, Coach Anya! Anya is a student at Panther Creek HS and a long time member of the Killer Whales.  She is looking forward to helping swimmers develop their skills!

• Time as a Killer Whale: 2014-present
• Favorite Stroke: Breaststroke
• Favorite Food: Pasta

Welcome back, Coach Pramukh.  Pramukh is a student at Panther Creek HS and a long time member of the Killer Whales!

• Time as a Killer Whale: 2015-present
• Swim Experience: Marlins of Raleigh (2019-present), Panther Creek Varsity Swim Team
• Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
• Favorite Food: Pizza