Coach Misa Gomez
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
“The Race Can Be Won or Lost Underwater.”
As a swim coach, my philosophy centers around creating a fun, engaging, and supportive environment where athletes can thrive both in and out of the water. I believe humor is one of the best ways to connect with swimmers, break down barriers, and make tough training feel lighter.
Working with our youngest athletes, mastering great stroke technique and breath control helps lay the foundation for developing speed. I’m insistent on developing strong underwaters for efficiency. The training technique may vary according to age and ability, but the underwater phase is where races are often won or lost. It's crucial to learn how to maximize speed and streamline. Whether it’s focusing on proper technique or emphasizing the importance of explosive push-offs and dolphin kicks, mastering underwaters will set our swimmers up for success across all strokes.
Education & Certifications
- LAVC — Sociology
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Coach — USA Swimming
Other Positions
- Ocean Lifeguard, LA County Fire Department (Lifeguard Division)
Career Accomplishments
- CIF-LA Goalkeeper of the Year (2011)
- Panorama High School Athlete of the Year (2012)
- 3rd Place — CIF-LA Water Polo Championships (2011)
- Extensive background in elite Club and High School competitive swimming
Complete Athletic & Coaching Timeline
Foundational Skill Mastery
Working directly with our athletes, Coach Misa focuses on mastering great stroke technique and breath control to lay the perfect competitive foundation for developing speed early on.
The Critical Underwater Phase
Insistent on developing strong, highly efficient underwaters. While training techniques vary according to age and ability, Coach Misa teaches that the underwater phase is where races are ultimately won or lost.
Maximizing Streamline & Power
Teaches swimmers how to maximize raw speed out of turn walls by emphasizing the importance of tight streamlines, explosive push-offs, and powerful dolphin kicks to set them up for success across all four competitive strokes.