Dynamo Swim Club coach and CEO Jason Turcotte passed away in his sleep over the weekend, per an e-mail sent to swim club parents.
Turcotte was one of the brightest young club coaches in the nation, coaching the Atlanta-based Dynamo Swim Club to national age group significance. He had been selected as the head coach of Team USA’s boys at the 2017 Junior World Championships this August in Indianapolis, and would have headed the American delegation for the first-ever Junior World Championships meet to be hosted in the United States.
The club emailed out a short note to its families on Sunday morning, noting that Turcotte had passed away in his sleep late Saturday night. The text of the message is included below:
Dear Dynamo Families,
It is with tears in our eyes and heavy hearts that we share with you some very sad news. Late Saturday evening, our CEO and Head Coach Jason Turcotte passed away in his sleep.
We ask for your support and patience as we navigate this uncharted territory. We will provide additional information in a timely manner.
Please keep Jason’s wife Heidi, their three children, and the entire Turcotte family in your thoughts and prayers at this incredibly difficult time.
The Dynamo Coaching Staff
Turcotte is survived by his wife and three kids. He had been the head coach and CEO of Dynamo since 2006 and was the 8th head coach in program history. He had previously coached at Stanford University as well as the Lake Erie Silver Dolphins of Ohio and Naperville Riptide Swim Team of Illinois, per his bio on the Dynamo club site.
His son,Jack Turcotte was my friend. I am deeply saddened
My heart breaks for his family! What a huge loss to the world of swimming and his team. RIP
Jason was our daughter’s coach at Dynamo for 4 years. He always warmly welcomed back his alumna college swimmers and she was looking forward to returning this week. We will always be grateful for his leadership, humor, skills and love for all he embraced. Heartfelt prayers to all of the Dynamo community and his wonderful family.
He was my High school coach, just a young kid all all of I think 24 years of age. Deeply saddened by this. Safe to say I can speak on behalf of my teammates from Mayfield HS that he was a true coach,mentor and friend. He taught us to be accountable and what it takes to be a leader. I learned the meaning of commitment and what it means to be a man. A big part of who i am I owe to Jason.Condolences to all.
Such a sad day for the swimming community. Jason was a great coach, but an even better father and husband. He would just light up and practically glow anytime he was asked about his children. Healing thoughts and prayers for his family, friends, and swimmers.
serious IM wizard. Thanks for your contributions to swimming community and my thoughts go out to his family
The swimming world is in mourning today. I attended Swimbiz in Colorado Springs just recently and had the privilege to hear Jason speak about his success at Dynamo. So open and honest with his information. May he RIP and may God protect his wife and children.
He also coached the kids in character and sportsmanship and respect, life lessons. How tragic.