Coach Julie Roncone

Coach Julie Roncone grew up in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, where her love for swimming began as a member of her high school swim team, specializing in breaststroke and distance freestyle. She continued her swimming career at Clarion University, competing for the Golden Eagles all four years before graduating with a degree in Elementary and Special Education.

Julie began her coaching career at a young age and has dedicated much of her life to helping swimmers grow both in and out of the pool. She spent 14 years coaching high school swimming and 20 years coaching middle school swimming at her alma mater, Cornell. When she's not on deck coaching high school swimmers, she enjoys volunteering her time coaching with PEAQ, sharing her knowledge, experience, and passion for the sport with the next generation of athletes.

Outside of swimming, Julie has spent the past 22 years as an elementary teacher at Cornell School District, where she currently teaches English Language Arts to third and fourth graders. Her dedication to teaching and coaching reflects her passion for helping young people build confidence, work hard, and reach their full potential.

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When she's not in the classroom or on the pool deck, Julie enjoys spending time with her family, cheering on her daughter, who is also a competitive swimmer, and enjoying life with their adorable dog, Scooter!