About Coach Chris

Coaching Philosophy
Work smarter not harder.  Focus should always be on technique and mental resilience over hard physical work, although all can be done.  And above all, have fun.

Other Jobs
Varsity Co-Coach at Loyola High School (17 years)
Asst Coach at West Hollywood Aquatics, Masters Program (6 years)

Education
Cal Berkeley

Background / Accolades
Curl-Burke Swim Club (now NCAP), in  Maryland, where I trained with and competed against several Olympians. 

Competed at junior and senior nationals in high school.  Won a metro title. Captain and swimmer of the year. 

Swam under some of the great coaches in the world including (but not limited to) Mike Bottom, Dave Salo and Nort Thornton.  

5 time finalist at PAC 10s while at Cal. 

2008 Olympic Trials
trained at USC's - Trojan's Swim Club

Currently:   West Hollywood Aquatics Masters Program
National Record in Master's 200 Medley Relay with Coach Tony