Elevated Insights: A TCSD Podcast

Elevated Insights: A TCSD Podcast


EPISODE 38: Making Waves... The Legacy of Coach Mel Roberts

December 11, 2024

In this special episode of Elevated Insights: A TCSD Podcast, we celebrate the incredible legacy of Coach Mel Roberts, who dedicated nearly five decades to building the Tooele High School swim program and shaping the lives of countless athletes. Superintendent Ernst is joined by an inspiring lineup of guests: former swimmers Staci Smith, Denise Manzione, and Stuart Smith, as well as Holly Tate, the current Tooele High School swim coach, and Terra Sherwood, a program volunteer whose children swam for Coach Roberts. Together, they share heartfelt memories, motivational messages Coach Roberts instilled in his swimmers, and the life lessons that still resonate today.


Whether you’re a swimmer, a sports enthusiast, or someone who values the power of mentorship, this episode is filled with stories, wisdom, and inspiration that extend far beyond the pool. Dive in with us and celebrate a true coaching legend!