Coach Caroline, formerly a swimmer at Dennison, helped with Shady Side Academy’s squad

Shady Side Academy used to be the Indians and used to have Coach Caroline, and prior to that John Landreth. 

But at the start of the 2021-22 season, it is in with the new -- a Bulldog mascot and Erika Cooper, head coach.

Opening minutes is a rant about the value of high school swimming and skill development.

Shady Side Academy is always a force in the WPIAL swimming championships.