Melissa Lima

Team Captain

Melissa began her journey with Lee County Aquatics in August of 2014 at the age of 13. As a homeschooler, she dedicates her extra time to the team by assisting with team building, team motivation, and goal setting. When new swimmers arrive, Melissa is the first to encourage them at practices and meets as a leader should.

Carloee Munsie

Parent Representative

Carolee started her volunteer work when her granddaughter began swimming for Lee County Aquatics. She stands as a representative for parents and works alongside Coach Ashley to provide Lee County an outstanding swim program.

Lisa Stephens

Parent Contact

The Lee County Aquatics team wouldn’t be where it is today if it weren’t for Lisa Stephens who oversees our members and advises them. She is the first to welcome new families and get them up to speed on our team operations! If any family has questions they know they can consult with Lisa and she will get them the information they need!

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Ashley N Long

Head Coach

Ashley Long, was the founder, owner, manager, and Head Coach of Sanford Aquatic Club. She is a Graduate of Johnson University. Ashley began her swimming career with Hargrave Military Academy at the age of eight. She swam on their team for several years until her family relocated to Sanford, NC. Ashley joined the Southern Lee Swim Team in high school and joined the Squids year round team under Greg Huff. After high school graduation, she continued teaching lessons and building her knowledge in and around the pool in college. During the summer of 2014, she was given the opportunity to coach for one of the largest summer league swim programs in the country, GKAISA in Knoxville, TN. Ashley was chosen as the Head Coach for Sanford Aquatic Club (prior name of Sanford Squids) along with becoming the Head Coach of Southern Lee High School in the 2014-2015 season. When Ashley accepted both of these positions at age 19, she was the youngest female head coach in the nation of multiple teams. In her first high school season as a coach, she brought four swimmers to Regionals and SLHS ranked ninth overall in Men's for the season. Three of those swimmers continued to States, some of which received personal best times! For the 2015-2016 season, she was the first Bolles School Sharks Intern under Jon Sakovich. Ashley spent her 2016-2017 short course season as a lead coach for the Marlins Of Raleigh working with their AG3 Black group. During her time with the Marlins, she had two Age Group Champs qualifiers whom both continued to sectionals. On of which placed tenth in the state for the 100 Breast at the age of 9. Ashley has now worked with two Gold Medal Clubs ranked by USA Swimming and looks forward to her future opportunities to share her passion for swimming with the world!