Swim Coaches
JP Hynes
Head Coach
coachjhynes@skylineswimclub.com
JP started swimming at the age of 6 years old and fell in love with it. He grew up in a military household where a hard work ethic and no-nonsense attitude were the norm. After moving to Missouri in 2006, he and his siblings joined the Kansas City Blazers where they were coached by Gardner Howland. As the youngest of 5 he knew he had lots to prove after his siblings’ trend of success. The uniform desire they shared to push one another to get better cultivated a competitive environment that ultimately led to many great accomplishments. It was from this background that his drive and ambition were derived and fostered, and it is his siblings who are responsible for pushing him every day to achieve his goals and his dream of swimming for a D1 college program.
In 2019, JP left his home in Missouri to swim for the University of Utah. He swam 3 years under Head Coach Joe Dykstra, and then 1 under Head Coach Jonas Persson. While swimming at the U, JP was team captain his senior year, helped set a record in the 4x100 freestyle relay, obtained a spot in the top 5 fastest 100 backstroke times in program history, and qualified for Olympic Trials in the 100-meter backstroke. He attributes his successes to Michele Lowry and Joe Dykstra for initially taking a chance on recruiting him, as well as Jonas Persson and Jos Smith, as they pushed him every day and never gave up on him.
After graduating from the University of Utah in 2023, JP finished his swimming career of 16 years and went on to pursue a career in the world of business. However, he decided that wasn’t for him and he returned to the swimming scene, this time as a coach. He was brought on to Skyline Swim Club by former teammate and friend, Harper Lehman, in late 2023 and has been coaching since.
Keaton Kristoff
Coach
coachkristoff@skylineswimclub.com
Keaton Kristoff is a swim coach who brings a strong competitive background and a passion for helping athletes grow both in and out of the pool. A former collegiate swimmer and two-time All-American, Keaton uses his experience in the sport to connect with athletes and understand what it takes to improve and compete at a high level.
Keaton’s coaching philosophy is centered around building strong relationships with his swimmers while creating an environment that is challenging, positive, and enjoyable. He believes that every swimmer is different, and focuses on helping athletes develop confidence, find what works best for them, and understand the purpose behind what they are doing in practice.
His practices emphasize technique, race details, consistency, and hard work while still keeping athletes engaged. Keaton wants his athletes to enjoy the sport, believe in themselves, and leave the program as better swimmers, teammates, and people than when they started.
Will Woodall
Coach
Will, originally from Houston, Texas, has been dedicated to swimming for 16 years. From ages 7 to 18, he trained under Coach Michael Hernandez, where he honed his technique and learned valuable race strategies. He then went on to compete for the University of Utah during his first two years of college, working primarily with Coach Jordan Taylor. Specializing in sprint events, Will has recorded the fastest time in the 50 freestyle both years at the university.
Throughout his time in club and collegiate swimming, Will has developed a passion for helping his teammates fine-tune the small details that make a big difference in races. For him, there's nothing more rewarding than seeing the swimmers he coaches thrive using the techniques and insights he shares.
Currently, Will is pursuing a degree in communications, with aspirations of becoming a pilot after college.
Chance Ricca
Coach
Bio coming soon