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Kevin Bigham - Team President / BSPC Head Coach / Head Age Group Coach
Swam in the Missouri Valley (LSC) beginning at the age of 6
Ranked in the top 16 in the country multiple times as an age-group swimmer.
Qualified for Region VIII Sectionals for the first time as a 13-year-old and was a multi-year A-finalist in multiple events.
Earned a spot at the USA Swimming National Team - Select Distance Camp in 2002 and 2003.
Qualified for USA Swimming 18 & Under Nationals as a Junior and Senior for the KC Blazers.
Team Captain for the KC Blazers as a Senior.
Voted as the sole Missouri Valley Swimming Athlete Delegate for the Class of 2007. Represented Missouri Valley at the USA Swimming National Convention in the fall of 2005 and 2006.
All-Conference/All-Area/All-Metro/All-State/All-American Swimmer for Blue Springs High School. As a Freshman, was the team’s second-leading individual scorer at state (25 points) for the only state championship team in BSHS Boys Swim/Dive history (2004).
Swam in the same preliminary heats as Olympic Gold Medalists Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, Aaron Piersol, and Matt Grevers at the 2007 and 2008 USA Swimming Grand Prix Meets in Columbia, MO.
Swam collegiately at the University of Missouri
MUTigers.com Athlete Profile: https://mutigers.com/sports/mens-swimming-and-diving/roster/kevin-bigham/2555
Member of the Big XII All-Academic Team.
Swam in the Consolation Finals of the 400 IM and 200 Backstroke at the Big XII Championship Swim/Dive Meet.
Began coaching at the University of Missouri Swim/Dive Camps over the summer of 2008.
10+ Years of USA Swimming/HS Coaching Experience
Assistant Senior Coach - Kansas City Swim Academy 2014 - 2015
Founded the St. Joseph Swim Academy with Tori Zieger 2015
Head Age Group Coach - St. Joseph Swim Academy 2015 - 2017
Head Coach - St. Joseph Central High Boys School Swim 2016 - 2017
Head Coach - St. Joseph Central High Girls School Swim 2016 - 2017
Head Coach - Blue Springs High School Boys Swim/Dive 2017 - NOW
Head Coach - Blue Springs High School Girls Swim/Dive 2017 - NOW
Head Coach - Blue Springs Power Cats Swim Team 2023 - NOW
Has been teaching Personal Finance at Blue Springs High School since 2017.
Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of Missouri. Master's Degree in Teaching from the University of Central Missouri.
One of the founding coaches of the Blue Springs Power Cats (2023).
CONTACT INFORMATION: Kevin.Bigham@bspowercats.com
Alexis Pierce - Associate Head Coach - Will be back over university breaks, the Summer of 2026 & beyond!
Swam under Coach Bigham at Blue Springs High School from 2017-2021.
Team Captain for BSHS in 2021.
Earned All-Conference and was a state qualifier for BSHS.
Swam collegiately at Bethel University from 2022-2023.
Swam in Consolation Finals of the 400 IM, 200 Breaststroke, and 200 Butterfly at the 2023 Mid South Conference Championship Swim/Dive Meet.
Bethel Profile: Alexis Pierce - Bethel University Athletics
Alexis just finished up her college swimming career at Eastern Illinois University.
EIU Profile: https://eiupanthers.com/sports/womens-swimming-and-diving/roster/alexis-pierce/9155
2x Summit League Conference All-Academic Team
After completing her athletic eligibility, Alexis was recently hired as an Assistant Coach at Eastern Illinois until she graduates in December 2026. Once Alexis graduates, she will join the Power Cats full-time.
One of the founding coaches of the Blue Springs Power Cats (2023).
CONTACT INFORMATION: Alexis.Pierce@bspowercats.com
Parker Reed - Age-Group Coach - Bronze Group Head Coach
Swam for Coach Bigham at Blue Springs High School in 2017.
Member of the 2017 BSHS Swim/Dive State Team.
Has coached with the Blue Springs Power Cats since 2023.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Parker.Reed@bspowercats.com
Nicole Keithly - Age-Group Coach
Swam collegiately at Los Positas College in Livermore, CA.
Los Positas College Profile: Nicole Keithly - Las Positas College
Graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor's in Education from Cottey College in Nevada, MO.
Currently a BSHS Girls Swim/Dive Assistant Coach
Currently in first year of teaching at Paul Kinder Middle School (BSSD).
Taught swim lessons at American Swim Academy (Livermore, CA) from 2017-2019.
Has coached with the Blue Springs Power Cats since 2023.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Nicole.Keithly@bspowercats.com
Regan Riley - Age-Group & Senior Coach
Varsity Letterwinner at Lee's Summit North HS under Head Coach Shelby Rugee.
Teaches 1st Grade at Cordill-Mason Elementary (BSSD).
Has coached swimming and taught swim lessons since she was in high school.
Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Missouri.
Has coached with the Blue Springs Power Cats since 2023.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Regan.Riley@bspowercats.com
Kelsea White - Age-Group Coach
All-Conference/All-Area-All-State/All-American swimmer for Blue Springs High School from 2006-2009.
Was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023 as part of the Blue Springs High Swim/Dive Program after helping the Wildcats win multiple state championships.
Began teaching private swim lessons in 2005.
Coached for Team Dolphins (an old USA Swimming Team) & the Blue Springs Sharks from 2005-2009.
Has coached with the Blue Springs Power Cats since 2023.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Kelsea.White@bspowercats.com
Colleen Gibler - Senior Coach
All-American swimmer at the University of Missouri.
Head Coach of Lee's Summit West High School Boys & Girls Swim/Dive from 2007 - 2018.
Assistant Coach for Blue Springs Boys & Girls Swim/Dive from 2018 - 2023.
Assistant Coach at Lee's Summit North Boys & Girls Swim/Dive from 1999 - 2007.
Age Group Coach at Longview Aquatics and the Kansas City Blazers in the 1990's and 2000's.
Spanish Teacher in the LSR7 School District for 30 years.
Former professional triathlete.
Coached with the Blue Springs Power Cats in 2023 and is back with a larger role for the Fall of 2025.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Colleen.Gibler@bspowercats.com
Anna Ryan - Senior & Age-Group Coach
Assistant Coach for Kansas State University Rowing from 2024-2025.
Kansas State University - Coach Profile: https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-rowing/roster/coaches/anna-ryan/2600
3-year Varsity Letterwinner at Kansas State University in Rowing.
Kansas State University - Athlete Profile: https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-rowing/roster/anna-ryan/9872
3x Big 12 All-Academic Team
Senior Series KSU YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPAWBHkpnyo
Assistant Coach for the Lakewood Lasers since 2021.
Swam for the Lakewood Lasers from 2007-2020.
All-Conference Swimmer at Blue Springs South from 2018-2020.
Varsity Letterwinner in Swimming and Volleyball at Blue Springs South.
Bachelor's Degree from Kansas State University in Marketing.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Anna.Ryan@bspowercats.com
Adalynn Draveling - Age Group Coach - Will be back over university breaks, the Summer of 2026 & beyond!
Swam under Coach Bigham at Blue Springs High School from 2021-2025.
Co-Captain as a Junior (2024) & Senior (2025) for BSHS. 4.0+ GPA at BSHS.
Recipient of the highly sought-after BSEF Grow Your Own Teacher Scholarship/Award.
Currently a Freshman majoring in Education at the University of Missouri.
Began teaching Swim Lessons in 2023.
Lifeguard at BSSD Pools since 2023.
Has coached with the Blue Springs Power Cats since 2023.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Adalynn.Draveling@bspowercats.com
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