Credentials: American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Level 1
 
Coach Jim bring 35 plus years experience spanning 2 careers in the sport. He  began his first career for Simi Valley Swim Team (SVST) under Head Coach and former Olympian Ingrid Daland. He soon became the Head Age Group Coach for the program. In 1982, Jim was awarded the Assistant Coach position at Royal High School.
 
Coach Jim was elected as a USA-Section All Star Coach 4 times, with one of those nominations as Head Coach. He was also honored twice by the Marmonte High School League as Coach of the Year.  
 
After aking some time away form the sport in Aug of 2018, he began is second career in the sport when he joined the Staff at Paseo Aquatics
 
 
Recent Accomplishments Nationally:
 
• 2022-2023 3 athletes ranked in SCS top 10  (10 & Under)
 
• Multiple JO Qualifiers
 
• Multiple Athletes selected to SCS All-Stars Festivals
 
• Multiple WAG Qualifiers
 
• Multiple Athletes Selected to Western Zones Select
 
• Western Zone Select Assistant Coach
 
 
Previous Accomplishments Nationally:
 
• Junior National Level Athletes
 
• Multiple Sectional Level Athletes
 
• Multiple JO Qualifiers
 
• SCS All-Star Coach - 3 Times
 
• SCS All-Star Coach- Head Coach