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MEET THE DRYLAND COACHES
 
JACK STANDAL
Junior 2, Junior 3, Senior Elite, National
 
Jack Standal is an experienced personal trainer with a passion for helping athletes of all levels achieve their peak potential. Growing up, he was a multi-sport athlete, playing lacrosse, basketball, and running cross country. Jack has a diverse background that spans training college and high school swimmers to working closely with elite NFL and NHL players. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every training session. Whether you’re a young athlete aspiring for greatness or a seasoned professional aiming to maintain peak performance, he has the experience and insights to guide you toward success. In today’s competitive landscape, every advantage counts. That’s why Jack aims to stay at the forefront of sports science, constantly researching and implementing the latest methodologies and technologies to give your athlete that extra edge over their competition. From advanced strength and conditioning techniques to sports-specific training protocols, his programs are designed to optimize performance, prevent injuries, and enhance overall athletic capabilities.
 
In his free time, he enjoys playing video games, participating in various sports, reading, and learning to play the saxophone. 
AUSTIN KELLY
Junior 2, Junior 3, Senior Elite, National
 
Austin Kelly is a Personal Trainer specializing in helping clients improve their movement, strength, and overall health. With a background as a strength and movement coach, Austin has successfully enhanced the lives of many athletes. Holding a National Academy of Sports Medicine CPT certification and a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Bethel University, Austin is equipped with the knowledge and expertise to assist clients in achieving their fitness goals and optimizing performance. Austin enjoys training young athletes as it helps them build good habits at an early age and helps them take their performance to the next level. 
 
Austin’s goal is to build strong relationships with his athletes and empower them with the skills to improve their performance. In his free time, he enjoys going to the gym, playing pickleball, watching football, and indulging in video games.
 
IAN MANSKE
Junior 2, Junior 3, Senior Elite, National
 
Ian Manske is part of the physical therapy team at Odom Health & Wellness. One of his responsibilities is also working as a personal trainer for Aquajets. His journey into these fields began with his fascination with how the human body works and learning how to apply this knowledge to help others recover from injury. He enjoys applying his experience in rehabilitative care to provide an injury-prevention approach to ensure proper mechanics and work towards performance goals.
 
Ian has been part of athletics since a young age, including cross country, basketball, soccer, and track. The one common thread in all these sports is running and eventually, this became his focus at the collegiate level, competing in both cross country and track. Ian enjoys putting in the work mile after mile to test his physical and mental limits. He is motivated to help others not only reach their full potential in their sport but also maintain the enjoyment they get from it. 

BRIAN KIRKVOLD
Bluejets, Bluelightning, Junior 1

Coach Brian began coaching Dryland for the Aquajets Blue groups and recently made the leap “across the hall” to coach the Competitive Prep and Blue groups in the pool as well!  

 

Competitive swimming has always played a big role in Coach Brian’s life. He says he’s been fortunate to have had some fantastic coaches throughout his swimming career…including at Foxjets and on the collegiate level at Kenyon College. Brian explains that his coaches, and the sport of swimming itself, taught him “…more than just how to swim fast in the pool, I learned how to be a good person. I hope to pass that along to the kids that I coach at Aquajets” — including his two amazing daughters on the team!

 

In addition to his various coaching duties, swimming remains a big part of Coach Brian’s life. Each year, he tackles an open-water swim across Lake Minnetonka, as well as the Lake Superior “Point to La Pointe” — the ambitious 2.1-mile event from Bayfield to Madeline Island in Wisconsin. 

 

What’s next? “Who knows,” he says. “Maybe I'll swim The Channel one day!”