Meet the Staff and Coaches at West Meade

Malinda Murphy, Pool Manager

Malinda has been the pool manger at the club for 10 years. She has been an elementary and middle school teacher for 29 years, the last 10 years in the Metropolitan Nashville School System. She has coached basketball, track, and volleyball teams. She has given swimming lessons for 25 years before becoming the manager at West Meade. She has two adult children, Meagan and Will. She manages the day to day operation of the pool and is loved by all of the members at West Meade.

Christy Link, Head Swim Team Coach

Christy is a native of Nashville, a graduate of the University of Tennessee, and an accomplished swimmer. She was state champion several years in a row, held several Southeastern records. Christy was also an Olympic trial qualifier. She and her husband have 3 children and the family is a member of the club. She is looking forward to working with the team and winning all events (at least that is her plan) at the City Meet in July.

Jessica Copeland, Dive Coach

Jessica Copeland is a rising senior at Father Ryan High School. She has been an active member of the swim and dive team for two years. She is currently ranked 5th in the region and 9th in the state and recently received the Most Valuable Diver Award for the '05-'06 season. Jessica also has ten years of competitive gymnastics experience. She recently completed her US Diving Safety certification and Lifeguard training. Jessica is excited about starting her second season with West Meade and building on the success of the past two seasons.

Nancy Plantz, Tennis Pro

Nancy is in her third year as the tennis pro for West Meade. She is currently the girl's tennis coach at University Middle School. She is a USPTR certified professional level 4.5 player and the 2000 National 4.0 champion. She is the community development coordinator for the USTA for Tennessee. She played on the U.S. field hockey team and as a professional softball player. She has one child, Brooke, and a grandchild Sophia. Nancy is available for tennis lessons after May 1 in the mornings or after 4:30 p.m. You can reach Nancy at nplantz@hotmail.com or at 383-2883.

Sara Byson, Camp Director

Sara has taught art for the past 5 years.  She has also previously worked at Camp Widjiwagan YMCA Outdoors Camp.  She is excited to join our staff at West Meade as our camp director.