Crystal Amsinger Motes – Head Coach

Crystal started synchro at age 9 and swam for Suncoast WaterWorks for 8 years. She continued her synchro career in college and swam for 4 years with University of Florida. Crystal was a founding member of Team Florida, a team that has brought athletes of all ages from all across the state together to compete in the sport, and competed with Team Florida at both US Open and US Master Nationals. 

Some of her synchro accomplishments that Crystal is most proud of are a third place finish in team at US Age group Nationals, first place in duet at South Zone Collegiate Regionals, and first place in team at US Master Nationals. 

Crystal currently works as an occupational therapist at Shands hospital.

Jenny Amsinger – Coach

Jenny swam 8 years with Suncoast Waterworks, she continued her synchro career at the University of Florida and was a founding member of Team Florida Masters team.  Her synchro accomplishments include a 2nd place finish in 16-17 team at Age group nationals and 1st place in team at US Master nationals.   

Jenny is a level 2 USAAS judge and she coached for the Gaviatas for 8 years between 2005 and 2015.

Jenny has her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Florida. She works as the Therapy Manager at UF Health Rehab Hospital.

Carlie Cornelius – Coach

Carlie Cornelius swam for the Gainesville Gaviatas for 8 years and was a part of the team that placed 2nd at Nationals for the 16-17 team. She was also a competitive gymnast for 3 years and joined the dive team at Buchholz High School where she learned some techniques for synchro lifts.

Carlie graduated from UF with a BS in Health Education and a minor in Health Science. She works at Levanta where she is the Director of Growth & Brand Partnerships.

Riley Leibach – Coach

Riley Leibach started synchro at 7 years old and swam for the Gainesville Gaviatas for 9 years. She returned back to GGS and is now coaching the novice to further her involvement with artistic swimming. Her biggest accomplishment was placing 5th place in team at the Junior Olympics. 

Riley is currently attending Santa Fe and is pursuing an APK track to the University of Florida.

Katherine Elliott – Coach

Katherine’s synchro journey started with the Barracudas in Cape Town, South Africa. She competed with the Barracudas for 6 years before moving to the states and continuing with a season at SynchroBelles.

Katherine is currently a student at Santa Fe College, majoring in Exercise Science. She coaches our novice group. Her most significant synchro achievement was earning a spot on the Western Cape State Team in 2022.