YMCA welcomes former Big Ten champion as Megalodons head coach

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Axel Birnbrich head coach of the Muskingum Megalodons Swim Team at the Muskingum Family YMCA

Birnbrich brings more than 40 years of coaching experience to the role, according to a community announcement. The announcement said his background includes coaching in YMCA, USA Swimming, high school and club programs, working with athletes across a range of ages and skill levels.

The YMCA highlighted Birnbrich's competitive swimming accomplishments, noting that he was a Big Ten champion, Olympic Trials qualifier, four-year letterman at Ohio State University and a team captain.

According to the announcement, Birnbrich has spent decades helping swimmers pursue success both in competition and beyond the pool.

The hiring marks a new chapter for the Muskingum Megalodons program. The YMCA said Birnbrich's experience, leadership and passion for swimming will help support the team's continued growth and development.

Meeting planned for swimmers and families​


The Muskingum Family YMCA said additional information will be released about an upcoming meeting for swimmers and parents.

The gathering will provide an opportunity for families to meet Birnbrich, hear about his vision for the Megalodons program and learn more about the upcoming season, according to the announcement.

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This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: YMCA welcomes former Big Ten champion as Megalodons head coach


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