Coaches and Directors

Coaches and Directors
Coaching Staff
Stan Valacer OV Head Coach USA/SAAA

As a swimmer, Coach Stan was a state champion and was nationally ranked in breaststroke.  He held the high school regional record in the 100 breaststroke for nearly a decade. Stan attended college at the United States Military Academy at West Point. While in college he received all-conference honors, was a conference champion, and also received numerous honors and recognitions as a soldier.  Coach Stan has over 20  years of coaching experience.  He became Head Coach of the Oro Valley Swim Team (Formally Pusch Ridge) summer team in 2000.  Under Coach Stan, the Pirates have won 9 SAAA League Championships.  Coach Stan started the year round Pusch Ridge Swim Team (now Oro Valley Swim Team) in 2002.  Oro Valley Swim Team has produced several state champions, national rankings, and several swimmers have gone on to enjoy successful college careers.

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