About
Before my recent retirement, I was a professional swim coach for 20 years running a USA Swimming CLub Team here in Southern California. As Head Coach and CEO many of my athletes achieved Junior Olympic and Jr. National status, set numerous club and high school records, became CIF Champions and went on to become collegiate athletes. With these accomplishment, I received the American Swimming Coaches Association Level 3 achievement. Whether you are just learning to swim or want to take your swimming to the next level through advanced stroke analysis, I can help you achieve your goals.
I love working with swimmers of all levels of ability, whether just learning to swim or elite athletes wanting to take their swimming to the next level, it gives me joy to help swimmers achieve their goals.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
My typical process for working with a new student is to speak with them in detail about their swimming background and what they would like to achieve, and then come up with a plan best suited to meet their needs.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I swam competitively from a young child all the way through college. After years of building my own financial independance through a company in which I was one of the primary owners, when my son started swimming competitively I got involved with his USA Swimming club team, where I ended up eventually taking over as the Head Coach and CEO. I stayed on in this capacity for 20 years until my retirement in December, 2018.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing varies depending on the varying degree and needs of the athlete. However, my starting rate is $100 an hour.
How did you get started teaching?
As a competitive swimmer, I first got invovled in teaching swimming as a means of employement while in college.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with all levels of swimmers from infants just learning how to swim to collegiate National level athletes.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
The most fond events I have of coaching are watching athletes I have trained succeed in swimming and in life, many of whom started as children through swim lessons and then went on to swim in college and have successful carees and families as adults.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find someone who has the experience you are looking for, is easy to communicate with, and who you can trust.