Coach Greg Kam was born in Bitburg, Germany, and is the father of three children, two of whom are varsity lettermen swimmers at Klein High School. His wife, Melissa, is also a Klein High Bearcat.

With a wealth of swimming knowledge and experience, Coach Greg has spent nearly two decades coaching at the club level in Spring, serving as both a developmental and head coach for two teams. He is also the head coach for Trinity Lutheran Middle School and has led multiple summer league teams as a head coach.

An accomplished swimmer himself, Coach Greg continues to compete and has participated in USMS Masters Nationals. He still holds five high school swim records dating back to the 1980s. Beyond the pool, he enjoys fishing, racing, and has won multiple state championships in competitive shooting.

Passionate about swimming, competing, and fostering a love for the sport, Coach Greg excels in high-level stroke correction and serves as a positive influence both on and off the pool deck. He is excited to join the Marlins swim family as a coach.

Vera Benis discovered her love for swimming in 2014 when she joined FINS, and it didn’t take long for the sport to become a huge part of her life. In 2016, she started swimming with the Memorial Northwest Marlins and spent eight years with the team, where she not only improved her skills but also developed a real passion for competition. In 2022, she joined the year-round OHANA swim team, where she learned new ways to improve her technique and loves sharing tips with others to help them get better too.

Now a student at Klein High School, Vera is on track to graduate in 2028. Outside of swimming, she loves spending time with her family, listening to music, and going to the beach whenever she can. Looking ahead to the 2025 Marlins season, Vera is excited for what’s to come and can’t wait to see how much she’ll grow in the pool!

TaylorLee Goebel began his swimming journey in 2015 with the Marlins, where his passion for the sport steadily grew. In 2017, he joined Pack Swimming, dedicating himself to continuous improvement. During high school, he competed for Klein Cain High School, swimming all four years and ultimately qualifying for the state championships, where he contributed to a 7th-place finish in the 200 freestyle relay.

Currently, TaylorLee is a collegiate swimmer at the University of St. Thomas, where he continues to develop his skills in the sport. Beyond swimming, he is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering and is also an Eagle Scout. His favorite event is the 200 freestyle.

TaylorLee is thrilled to return to the team where his swimming career began and looks forward to coaching and mentoring young swimmers as they grow and improve throughout the season.

Parker Kam is an accomplished swimmer with a strong background in both competition and coaching. He began his swimming career at Klein High School, where he earned First Team All-State honors and was recognized as an All-American. Following high school, he continued competing at Oklahoma Christian University before taking a break to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Riverside, California.

Upon returning, Parker excelled in both swimming and track and field at Southern Virginia University (SVU), where he remains a school record holder in seven events. In addition to his collegiate success, he continues to coach and compete during the summers with Swim Ohana.

With a lifelong passion for the sport—having started swimming at just three years old—Parker is dedicated to helping young athletes develop their skills and love for swimming. He previously coached for the Wimbledon Killer Whales and is excited to continue mentoring and inspiring the next generation of swimmers.