Our Team
Welcome to the Monmouth Squash & Swim’s team page!
Our dedicated team of instructors is passionate about helping squash & swimmers of all ages and abilities reach their full potential on court or in the water. With a combined instructional experience of over 200 years, our staff brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and a deep love of teaching to every lesson. Each of our instructors is committed to creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment where our students can thrive, whether they’re just starting to learn the basics or looking to refine their technique.
Meet our team below and discover the unique backgrounds and specialties that make Monmouth Squash & Swim the perfect place for your squash & swim journey!
Squash Instructors
Tertius Raubenheimer
Head Squash Professional, Club Manager, Owner
25 Years Squash Instruction Experience
Born and raised in South Africa, Tertius picked up squash at the age of 12 and went on to represent his country on the professional squash tour after high school, reaching a career high world ranking of 138. Coaching both children and adults has been his passion for the last 25 years. Prior to managing Monmouth Squash & Swim, Tertius was a squash pro at Westchester Squash Club and New York Athletic Club. In addition to managing our club, Tertius is a Certified Pool Operator.
“I love squash because of the discipline and intense focus that is required to play at a high level, and the collegial sportsmanship and integrity that it instills in all players. I love being a part of the warm, welcoming, and inclusive community at Monmouth Squash Club & Swim School. Our team is passionate to serve and share our expertise with you and your family.”
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Ingy Ali
Squash Professional, Club Manager
14 Years Squash Instruction Experience
Ingy, a former professional squash player from Egypt, began her journey with squash at the age of 8 at El Shams Sporting Club in Cairo. She quickly rose through the ranks, achieving an impressive 4th place in Egypt and training alongside squash legends like Ramy and Hisham Ashour.
Ingy’s accomplishments include being the first certified female Padel coach in Egypt and playing a key role in establishing the Egyptian Padel Federation. She has also been recognized with the Outstanding Global Achievement and Sportsmanship Award in Egypt. Ingy holds a Level 3 certification from US Squash, the highest level of coaching certification in the United States.
For the past 14 years, Ingy has dedicated herself to coaching both junior and adult players in Egypt and the USA, translating her extensive on-court experience into valuable lessons.
“Every moment spent witnessing people’s love for the game and helping it flourish is incredibly rewarding. I strive to inspire everyone to reach their goals and fulfill their dreams.”
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Swim Instructors
Patty Hussey
Senior Swim Instructor
30 Years of Swim Instruction Experience
Patty is a dedicated swim instructor with over 30 years of experience in water safety and swimming. A Navy veteran, Patty developed her passion for water safety and rescue during her service on the Damage Control and Rescue team. After her time in the Navy, she served as Assistant Aquatic Director, Red Cross Lifeguard Trainer, and WSI Trainer.
Originally from Old Bridge, Patty is a Jersey girl at heart who returned to the Garden State after raising her two children. Her true passion lies in teaching swimming, and she continues to share her expertise and love for the water with others.
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Bridgid Rothenberg
Senior Swim Instructor
30 Years of Swim Instruction Experience
Bridgid has been teaching swim lessons for over 30 years, and coaching competitive swimming for over 30 years at the Red Bank and Old Bridge YMCAs. She has taught students from as young as 6 months old and up to adults over 80 years old. As a certified instructor trainer, she has been training swim instructors for over 10 years. Bridgid has a passion for students with special needs – She has deep experience in coaching Special Olympics swimmers and running swim programs for special needs classes at the local middle school over the past 10 years.
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Sue Belej
Senior Swim Instructor
15 Years of Swim Instruction Experience
Sue has over 15 years of experience as a swim instructor and has been passionate about swimming for as long as she can remember. Growing up in a lake community, Sue spent countless days in the water, whether with friends, on a swim team, or swimming laps as an adult. After a career as a database administrator in the corporate world, Sue became a stay-at-home mom and later transitioned to working as an aide at an elementary school. She began teaching swim lessons at the YMCA, and was a dedicated “swim team mom” for her daughter’s competitive team for many years. Sue advanced her expertise by becoming a USA Swim certified age group coach and served as the Head Coach for the developmental level team at LifeTime before joining Monmouth Squash & Swim. Sue is passionate about tailoring each lesson to meet the individual needs of her students, whether they are babies, children, or adults, helping them achieve their swimming goals. She specializes in working with fearful swimmers, guiding them to feel comfortable and safe in the water.
“Nothing brings me more joy than seeing a young swimmer go from being nervous and just learning to blow bubbles to realizing they can swim, and even moving on to a swim team!”
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Noreen O’Connor
Senior Swim Instructor
10 Years of Swim Instruction Experience
Noreen has been a swim instructor for over 10 years, offering private swim lessons to children from 18 months old to adults. Her instruction emphasizes safety, fun, and incorporates all four major strokes.
Noreen was a competitive swimmer and swam in college on a swimming and academic scholarship. She participated in both AAU and YMCA swimming, including National and Jr. Olympic AAU Championships. Growing up on Long Island, Noreen always loved the water and the camaraderie of being part of a team. She began swimming competitively at age six and worked as a lifeguard on the beaches of Long Island. Noreen enjoys working with advanced swimmers aiming to join their local swim teams, focusing on stroke development, as well as helping beginner swimmers progress in their skills, confidence, and knowledge of water safety.
Noreen is excited to teach students of all ages the swim skills they need to become confident and proficient swimmers. She is passionate about learning new teaching techniques to share with her students. Noreen believes that patience and positive encouragement provide young swimmers with the environment they need to progress and enjoy swimming.
Noreen is certified by the American Red Cross in CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid and is also a certified lifeguard.
“The greatest gift I receive as an instructor is the look on my students’ faces when they realize their accomplishments in the water after hard work and practice. When they let go of their fear and are ready to enjoy swimming for the sheer pleasure of being in the water, it’s truly rewarding.”
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Matt Ruf
Senior Swim Instructor
17 Years of Swim Instruction Experience
Matt joins our team with 17 years of experience as a Swim Instructor–brings a very structured but energetic approach to his lessons. He began Swimming at a very young age (3 years old) and joined a local Swim Team in his home town of Edison at 5 years of age. After many years of competitive swimming, Matthew eventually became a Lifeguard and a Swim Instructor at the Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County. There, he was promoted to the Assistant Aquatics Director and was responsible for designing the curriculum of the Swim Program for children and adults, and he trained incoming Instructors.
Matthew’s Resume is extensive but, most importantly, he teaches kids to love and respect the water. Your children will leave each lesson learning the skills not just to survive in the pool, but to thrive–the way Matt learned.
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Dave Ripple
Senior Swim Instructor
5 Years of Swim Instruction Experience
Dave has had a passion for swimming for most of his life, swimming competitively from age six through high school. While he enjoyed giving informal swim lessons through most of his life, Dave recently received his formal swim instructor certification as a Water Safety Instructor by the American Red Cross. In his prior role as Aquatics Director at Cambridge Club of Aberdeen, Dave was responsible for managing safe pool operations with the added pleasure of providing group swim and water safety lessons for its summer day camp, with ages ranging from three to 12. Additionally, Dave provided one-on-one swim lessons to both children and adults.
“Where do I get my passion to teach swimming? It’s simply from the immeasurable joy that I share with a child or adult as they advance from uncertainty and fear to competence, confidence and mastery in the water.”
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Tiffany Ott
Senior Swim Instructor
15 Years of Swim Instruction Experience
Tiffany grew up at the Jersey Shore, where she learned how to swim at a very young age. During college, she took a lifeguarding course and began working as a lifeguard at Dorbrook Recreation Area in Colts Neck, NJ, in the summer of 2004. Over the next 12 summers, Tiffany not only honed her lifeguarding skills but also trained to become a swim instructor. Throughout the years, she has taught at various swim schools and offered private lessons during the summer. Tiffany has served as an aquatics coordinator at a local fitness club and most recently held the position of location manager at a swim school.
Tiffany’s educational background in psychology and human development, coupled with a master’s degree in school psychology, enables her to effectively manage behavior and understand the diverse needs and abilities of the children she works with. Her experience spans from teaching infants to adults, and she finds each stage of learning to swim uniquely rewarding. Tiffany is particularly passionate about the moment when a swimmer gains confidence and begins to swim independently. Hearing stories from parents about their child overcoming a fear of the water or experiencing the thrill of going down a water slide brings her immense joy. She firmly believes that water safety and swimming are essential, life-saving skills that every child should have.
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Brian Kilpatrick
Senior Swim Instructor
30 Years of Swim Instruction Experience
Brian is a master swim instructor – and we’re honored to have Mr. Brian run the swim program at Monmouth Squash Club & Swim School. He has taught swimming for over 30 years, instructing and holding various management positions at locations including the Red Bank YMCA (14 years), Ocean County (4 years), Old Bridge YMCA (3 years), and the Raritan Valley YMCA (2 years). In addition to teaching many hundreds of children and adults how to swim, he has trained swim instructors, taught American Red Cross Water Safety, instructed water fitness, and coached multiple swim teams.
“This is the Jersey Shore – we’re surrounded by water: the ocean, rivers, and so many backyard pools. Knowing how to swim and understanding proper water safety are absolutely essential for both children and adults. Sadly, drowning is still one of the most common causes of accidental death in children, and this tragedy is preventable. Swimming is the only sport which can save your child’s life. The younger that children know how to swim and basic water safety, the better!”
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Peggy Biebel
Senior Swim Instructor
22 Years of Swim Instruction Experience
Peggy has been passionate throughout her life about teaching/training/coaching swimming. She completed her life guard and water safety instructor training certifications at the YMCA and worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor for several years, while having a full time career with AT&T.
After retiring, Peggy decided to go full time into what she felt extremely passionate about, swim instruction and water safety. At age 40 she recertified her Water Safety Instructor and lifesaving certifications through the American Red Cross. For the past 22 years Peggy has been teaching private as well as group swim lessons throughout Monmouth and Ocean County.
“I have a strong belief in “Where there’s a Will, there’s a Way”. I am passionate about helping kids and adults overcome fear and become safe in the water! It is an absolute necessity! I love teaching not only beginner level but advanced stroke development for the seasoned swimmer as well.”
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Kristin Whyte
Senior Swim Instructor
20 Years of Swim Instruction Experience
Kristin has been teaching swimming for over 20 years and swam competitively through college. With experience in teaching students ranging from 6 months to 70 years old in both private and group settings, she finds immense joy in watching her students progress, overcome their fears, and achieve their goals in the pool.
Kristin is deeply committed to ensuring her students are safe in the water while helping them build confidence and believe in themselves. She takes great pride in seeing them grow and develop a love for swimming, which she describes as the greatest reward of her work.
Passionate about teaching children to respect the water, Kristin also emphasizes the importance of learning valuable safety skills while having fun. Having grown up in the pool herself, surrounded by water from a young age as both a swimmer and lifeguard, Kristin believes that swimming lessons are essential. She hopes to inspire everyone to love the water as much as she does.
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Noami Greca
Senior Swim Instructor
15 Years of Swim Instruction Experience
Noami, a veteran swimmer, lifeguard, and swim instructor, is a cherished member of Monmouth Squash Club & Swim School. Growing up on the Jersey Shore, she developed a deep love for water sports and earned the nickname “the mermaid.” Noami honed her swimming skills at Oakhurst Country Day Camp, later becoming a camp counselor and lifeguard. She continued her athletic pursuits at Villanova University, where she earned a BSBA, participated in water polo, crew, and karate, and worked as a lifeguard.
For the past 18 years, Noami has been a dedicated teacher in the Long Branch School District, specializing in physical education. With over 15 years of experience as an ocean rescue lifeguard, she holds WSI and CPO certifications and has competed in local and national lifeguard tournaments, earning numerous medals. Noami also serves as an assistant coach for the Long Branch High School Swim team.
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Jen Madsen
Senior Swim Instructor
15 Years of Swim Instruction Experience
Jen has been teaching children and adults how to swim for the past 15 years. She began her training at the Red Bank YMCA, working there for seven years as a swim instructor and deck supervisor. Jen obtained both her Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Certifications through the American Red Cross. Her specialty is teaching preschoolers, but she also enjoys working with toddlers (including parent/child instruction), older children, as well as adults. Jen uses a multi-sensory approach to learning and adapts her teaching to meet each individual’s needs and bring out the best in all swimmers.
“I love teaching children how to swim, and being able to watch them improve in front of my eyes! Teaching swimming has taught me patience, discipline, and communication skills and I enjoy it so much.”