Coaches

Southern Nevada Desert Mermaids’ Professional Coaching Staff

Katie Tipton, Head Coach
Silver Medalist US Nationals, Team Event Age Group National Medalist, Junior National Champion, Former performer for the Las Vegas show “Splash” at the Riviera Hotel.

Stephane Miermonte
World Champion and Olympic Choreographer, French and U.S. National Coach, Former French National Team Member, French National Duet Champion, and Former “O” Show Swimmer.

Stephanie Bissonnette
Former Jr. World Champion, Jr. World Solo Champion, Gold Medalist in Solo, Duet, and Team, Former “O” Show Swimmer.

Linda Tannenbaum
Founding coach for the Southern Nevada Desert Mermaids.  Former National Champion and World Champion.  Inducted to the USA Synchronized Swimming International Hall of Fame in 1984.  Former performer/choreographer for the Las Vegas show “Splash” at the Riviera Hotel from 1986-1992.   Director of the Las Vegas Department of Leisure Service Aquatics Division from 1988 - 2005.

Christine Stark
Comes to the mermaids via the County & City Recreation programs. Starting at age 9, Christine has been swimming and coaching synchro for 20 years.

Karli Farris
Silver Medalist Team US Nationals 2005 & 2006, Bronze Medalist Duet US Nationals 2006, Gold Medalist Duet US Nationals 2007, member of the Desert Mermaids since 2000.