Coach Tara Roepke is a life-long swimmer, she began swimming competitively at the age of six. Tara went from summer leagues into club swim to become and remain one of the top swimmers in NM, qualifying for state in the breaststroke and freestyle. Coach Tara has been teaching swim lessons (from children to adults) for the past seven years, coaching people of all ages and abilities. After she finished her competitive swim career she went on to be a competitive cheerleader and gymnast for several years, also qualifying and taking state while continuing her swim coaching. Tara then became involved in triathlons, placing top five in her age group at her first triathlon. She currently trains for triathlons and attends University of New Mexico pursuing her degree in education. Tara is passionate about aiding in peoples love for athletics and training them to reach any goals they may have to maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle.