Coach Julie Earle grew up swimming for the Ann Arbor Swim Club. Julie began coaching the Lincoln Park Parks and Recreation team in 2001 before coming to DRD in the fall of 2006. In 2004, Julie took the job as head coach of the Allen Park Middle School team and has coached them to first place in their division this year,2007, as well as an outstanding showing at the 2007 state championships. She is attending school to become a teacher and plans to continue coaching swimming. Julie currently works primarily with the Novice and Intermediate groups.