Coach Pollick, a 2014 Richland High alumni, began his swim career at an early age. He swam ten years at the club level with the Tri-City Channel Cats, four years with the Richland High Bombers and one year at Eastern Illinois University. While competing with the Bombers, Pollick was team captain, District Swimmer of the Year, 4-time District Champion in the 100 Backstroke, 3-time District Champion in the 200 IM, and 4-year State qualifier and finalist in both individual and relay events (placing 3rd overall in the 100 Backstroke both his Junior and Senior years). After high school, he received a scholarship to continue his swimming career with the Division I Eastern Illinois University Mens Swim Team. While there, he qualified for finals in the 200 Butterfly at the Summit League Conference Meet. Following that year, he moved back to Washington state to attended Eastern Washington University, studying Kinesiology.

He started his coaching career with the Spokane Waves Aquatic Team and then moved back to Tri-Cities where he coached with the Tri-City Channel Cats. He then got the opportunity to move to Austin, Texas to join Nitro Swimming, a large year-round competitive swim team. At Nitro, Ashton directly oversaw two of the training groups and assisted with five others. Coach Pollick then decided to return to the Tri-Cities in 2023, where he took over as the Head coach for the Southridge High School Girls Swim and Dive Team. That same year he joined the Hanford and Richland Boys Swim programs as an assistant coach. During his year with the Southridge Girls team, he was named the MCC Coach of the Year and had the honor of being able to name one of his senior athletes as Athlete of the Year. While coaching for Richland and Hanford Boys, Coach Pollick was able to assist one athlete to a 1st place state finish and multiple other athletes to state finals swims and huge personal best time achievements. 

“My passion for swimming, and the great coaching I received throughout my own swimming career, created the desire to become a coach myself. In my time as a coach, I have had the opportunity to work with athletes of a wide range of skill levels and experience. Being able to watch as newer swimmers have that “aha” moment, when their stroke finally falls into place and watching more experienced athletes qualify for upper level meets… that is what makes me love being a coach more and more every day. Success looks different for everyone, but it is attainable for all. As a coach, my desire is to help each swimmer set and achieve their own personal goals (both in and out of the water), and become the athlete and person they want to be.” ~ Coach Ashton Pollick

Layla is a dedicated and energetic coach with a strong background in competitive swimming and a passion for teaching. As a varsity swimmer at Kennewick High School, she developed a solid foundation in technique, discipline, and teamwork that she now brings to her coaching.

With two years of experience teaching swim lessons and two years coaching with the Pacific Clinic Flyers, Layla has worked with swimmers of various ages and skill levels. She is known for her loud, enthusiastic, and encouraging coaching style, creating a fun and supportive environment where swimmers feel motivated to improve and build confidence in the water.

Currently pursuing her degree in education through Western Governors University, Layla is passionate about helping others learn and grow—both in and out of the pool. She is committed to developing strong swimmers while making every practice engaging, positive, and rewarding.

Owner and Coach, Jesse Grow has over 18 years of coaching experience, working with athletes of all performance levels. He began his own swimming journey as an athlete on the Pasco Piranha summer team at age 9. He took over as the head coach for the Piranhas at age 17. Upon graduating from Pasco High School, Jesse attended Washington State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology specializing in strength & condition and sports performance. While at Washington State University Jesse worked for 5 seasons as the volunteer assistant coach for the University’s Division I Women’s Swim Program. In that time he had the privilege of helping train many high level athletes from around the world.

In 2014, a love for his family brought him back home to the Tri-Cites. Jesse spent 2 seasons as the assistant coach of the Hanford & Richland girls programs, helping coach the Richland girls to their first state championship title in program history. He has since taken over and been the head coach of the Hanford girls program for 10 years. Jesse just completed his 11th year as the head coach of both the Hanford and Richland boys programs, who have each seen great team successes under his leadership. Beyond high school coaching Jesse is on his 9th year as the head coach of the Tri-Cities Tidal Waves Special Olympics swim team.

In 2020 Jesse obtained his teaching certificate in Health & Physical Education from WSU-TC. He now spends everyday working with middle school students, trying to instill a passion for sports and exercise in the next generation. When he is not teaching or coaching, Jesse enjoys spending time with his dog, Otto.

Coach Grow’s Coaching Accomplishments:

• WIAA 4A Boys Swim Coach of the Year: 2022, 2023
• Led 4 swimmers to a total of 7 WIAA individual state event titles
• Multiple NISCA High School All-Americans
• Girls’ District Championships: 2017, 2018, 2019
• Boys’ District Championships: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
• MCC Girls Swim Coach of the Year: 2017, 2018, 2024
• MCC Boys Swim Coach of the Year: 2017, 2019, 2020