Amanda Kendell swam for the Mason MAKOs while growing up, and has an extensive list of swimming accomplishments, including: 7x Virginia State Champion in the 50 and 100 freestyle; 17-time High School All-American Honors; LSU Record-holder; NCAA First-Team All-American and Six-time Honorable Mention All-American; 4x Gold Medalist - US 2011 Pan-American Team in Guadalajara, Mexico; Olympic Trial qualifier in 2012, 2016, 2020 in (50,100, 200 free, 100 fly); Member of the US National Swim Team 2017-2021, retired April 2021; Ranked in the top 16 in the world 2018-2020 in the 100m butterfly.

Amanda is very passionate about swimming, and loves sharing that passion with the younger generation by helping them take their swimming and competing to a whole new level. Outside of swimming and coaching, Amanda loves participating in outdoor activities and adventures, as well as spending time with her family.