Coaches and Directors

Coaches and Directors
Coaching Staff
Mark Barr Head Coach

Coach Mark is the Head Coach as well as the Gold and Platinum coach for the Seatigers. He has been with the team for close to 20 years, this being his first as Head Coach. Coach Mark has coached numerous swimmers to Junior Olympic finals and to Senior Meet Levels. He has also coached swimmers to compete at the CIF (high school) Championships. 

Coach Mark coached at Pasadena City College where he coached diving along with swimming. Coach Mark is also the Head Coach of Women’s Aquatic’s at San Marino High School. While at SMHS  had 6 undefeated seasons and 3 Rio Hondo League (RHL) championships with JV boys. Now coaching the Varsity Girls, Coach Mark has 5 RHL titles. 3 in the last 4 years with 4 undefeated seasons. 

Coach Mark believes heavily in technique, often telling his swimmers “get it right first, then worry about speed”. Coach Mark is a local kid. Growing up in Pasadena he attended La Salle HS, PCC, and UCLA. “Before I really knew it, coaching kids and sharing the sport of swimming is what I always wanted to do. What I really like about Swimming is everyone can have their own success, their own ‘olympic moment’.”

 
Erica Sanchez Bronze / Bronze + / Silver Coach

Erica is our Bronze and Bronze + Coach. She is a former coach at Rose Bowl and Swim Pasadena. Erica brings a great deal of passion and enthusiasm to our deck. In her short time with us, she has already made an impact.

Kaye Zoolakis Silver / Gold Coach
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