Ted joined Poseidon Swimming in the spring of 1993. Throughout his career, Coach Sallade has enjoyed success coaching swimmers at all levels—from the beginning swimmer to USA Olympic Trials qualifiers. He holds a Business Administration degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and is a three-time Virginia Swimming Coach of the Year recipient. Ted is a certified Level 5 coach with the American Swimming Coaches Association, and contributes over 30 years of experience as an athlete and coach to the Poseidon organization. Coach Sallade currently supports Virginia Swimming as a member of the senior committee, and previously served as Coaches Representative to the Virginia Swimming Board of Directors, Virginia delegate to USA Swimming and coaching staff member of numerous Eastern Zones teams. Ted’s athletes have recorded numerous National Top 16 performances, including number one rankings, a National record, many qualifiers to Junior Nationals, USA Senior Nationals, USA Olympic Trials and has placed  an athlete on a USA National Team. Ted engages with the coaches and athletes at all levels within the team while directing the training of Poseidon’s Senior and National Groups. Ted and his wife Joanna have two boys—Joss and Cooper.

 Ted Sallade
Head Coach
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Gwen has been with Poseidon Swimming since its inception in 1989. Coach Braaten attended Virginia Polytechnic and State University. As the current Evergreen Swim Team Head Coach, Gwen continues a lengthy 20 plus years of leadership in the Richmond Metropolitan summer league. Gwen has developed swimming athletes from young beginners to USA National Top 16 swimmers. She is a certified Level 3 coach by the American Swimming Coaches Association. Gwen is responsible for the organization and direction of Poseidon White, Blue and Triton Groups, and she assists with Neptune Group . 

  Gwen Braaten
Triton/PSDN White Group
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Michael relocated to Richmond in September 2001 from Greenville, North Carolina. Coach Julian, a four-year letterman and 1998-1999 CAA Scholar Athlete Award recipient at East Carolina University, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Science. While in North Carolina Michael was a volunteer assistant at East Carolina University as well as Head Age Group Coach for the local USA team. He completed his Masters in Recreation at Virginia Commonwealth University. Since his arrival, Coach Julian has produced USA Swimming Top 16 athletes and Virginia Swimming State Champions and is certified Level 3 with the American Swimming Coaches Association. Michael has worked as a Chesterfield County substitute teacher, served as Head Coach for the Briarwood summer swim team and has supported Virginia Swimming on the Eastern Zones coaching staff. Coach Julian is responsible for the organization and direction of Poseidon Swimming’s Age Group programs.  Michael, his wife Julie, and 2 schildren reside in Chesterfield County.

  Mike Julian
Head
Age Group Coach
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