Jonathan Kaplan

Loving Father, Adoring Husband and Passionate SwimRVA Head Swimming Coach

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

Thank you Brett….how can we say it louder?? That’s silliness.

[Brett Hawke @insidewithBH]

Emergency press conference @USASwimming

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

Find a reason to say yes! https://t.co/twuYERzZbQ

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

@cmarius4 Thanks so much!! I’m gonna try and share more of my Instagram videos on here since I can’t create them on Twitter. So glad you enjoyed it!

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

Winning resides in self-improvement and doesn’t require a certain place or ranking. https://t.co/VFHUnk43ii

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

I know that little guy!! He may only be five years old, but he did a great job in his freestyle and backstroke yesterday. Proud daddy here!

[SwimRVA Rapids @SwimRVA_Rapids]

🔭RAPIDS COACH SIGHTING🔭 It’s goin down at the Three Chopt vs Sandston meet!! Coach Jonathan is cheering on our Rapids swimmers who are crushing it already! Even our Level 5 lessons swimmer is rocking it (he looks eerily similar to Coach Jonathan) 😀

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

@PelusoOpenH2O Got that right!!

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

I wish I could share more of my videos and stories on this platform, but I can’t post them because they are just a little bit too long for Twitter. Check me out on Instagram at @swim_jkap and I’ll keep trying to post stuff on here when it fits!

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

When you coach a long time, you’re good at dodging water 💦 splashes instinctually…..until you’re not. 😂

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

@cmarius4 That makes me so happy Jason! I actually make them for Instagram because it allows you to edit the videos to make them more enjoyable to watch. I can only share the short ones on Twitter unfortunately. So glad you enjoy them!

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

Be the thermostat…not the thermometer! Don’t just go with the flow on what your teammates think….you set the tone for your team and training environment!

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

Still the most effective way to get swimmers into the water 💦 😂 @swimswamnews

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

Nervousness is just energy! Use it for good! (You can check me out on the same handle on IG for a more fun edited version of this video)

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

So pumped for Carter!! She loves her some cold weather 😂 You will do amazing things at Colby and I can’t wait to see just how awesome you get over the years!

[SwimRVA Rapids @SwimRVA_Rapids]

It comes with great pleasure that we share the exciting news of @SwimRVA Senior, Carter Meagher, as she has now committed to attend and swim for Colby University this fall!! This beautiful school in Maine will be getting a RISING 🌟 STAR and an even more wonderful person!

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

@SwimRVA_Rapids @mikeanzano Great minds think alike.

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

Thanks to the super talented Brandon Hendrickson for capturing this moment on deck at ISCA Senior Cup in St Pete!

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

Whatever you do throughout your time as a coach, it is of the utmost importance that you remain as serious as possible at all times! 😀🌴🏝

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

This is big time folks!! You cannot discuss the Rise of the Rapids without recognizing the meteoric Rise of Elliott!! Thank you for being such an inspirational athlete for all swimmers and coaches alike. Keep Rising at Rider!!

[SwimRVA Rapids @SwimRVA_Rapids]

COLLEGE ANNOUNCEMENT!! @SwimRVA is proud to announce that Futures qualifier & team record holder, Elliott Kassab, has committed to sign/swim for and attend Rider University this fall! They will be thrilled to have you! We know you’ll make an awesome Bronc. Congrats Elliott!

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

This is so cool and exciting! Way to go Tripp! Full disclosure, I had to look up what a Yeoman or Yeowoman was….I feel educated now. 😃

[SwimRVA Rapids @SwimRVA_Rapids]

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Class of 2023 graduating @SwimRVA senior, Tripp Hawkins, who will be attending and swimming for Oberlin College in the fall!! She will be a Yeowoman and they will be so lucky to have her.…..trust us, we know exactly how awesome Tripp is!! 😊

[Jonathan Kaplan @SwimJKAP]

From 216 points in 2022 (previous record) to 335 points points in 2023 after losing over 75% of our team points and 50% qualifiers to mostly graduation. 👀 🤯 The RISE CONTINUES! (Wait till next year!) #RowdyRapids