Jason Gerard Turcotte

Jason Turcotte, 51 of Duluth died in his sleep on May 6th while at a swim meet at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. He leaves behind his wife, Heidi and children Jack, Kaela, and Olivia.

Jason was most recently the CEO and head coach of Dynamo Swim Club, a position he held since 2006. During his tenure at Dynamo, he led the club with unselfish dedication to both the athletes and to the sport of swimming. His many achievements include multiple Junior and Senior National championships and placing swimmers on both the Special Olympic and Olympic teams. He was known as one of the brightest young club coaches in the nation. Turcotte was most recently selected as the head coach of Team USA’s boys for the Junior World Championships.

Respected throughout the entire swimming community, Jason served as a frequent speaker and training coach at USA Swimming camps and events.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Jason’s love of swimming began as a competitor for Lake Erie Silver Dolphins. Jason then went on to coaching positions for the Silver Dolphins, Stanford University, Naperville Riptide and Dynamo Swim Club.

Visitation is scheduled on Thursday, May 11th at A.S. Turner and Sons from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. A funeral mass will be held at St Benedict Catholic Church in Johns Creek at 10:30 AM on Friday May 12th.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” -Matthew Chapter11