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WHAT IS THE COACH'S PHILOSOPHY?
To develop the character traits, technical skills, and strong desire for maximun realization of each individual's potential. Each swimmer has the potential to succeed. As coaches, it is our job to ensure that the values set forth by this premise, and, in conjunction with the team's philosophy, are instilled into each and every member regardless of age or ability. Athletes are all different. Some athletes are taller and stronger than others. Regardless, all athletes have the same opportunity for success. On this team, athletes are not compared to one another; they are compared to themselves. The most successful are not the fastest, but those who strive to improve themselves.
Head Coach / Executive Director - Devon Ames Coach Devon was first hired to be the Head Coach of the Swim Team of Placentia in 1994 and has continued his dedication to the swimmers of STOP ever since. In addition to coaching the advanced workout groups, Coach Devon serves as the Executive Director of all team operations, policies, procedures, and staffing. Coach Devon's extensive experience comes from competing on the UC Riverside swim and water polo team all 4 years of college. After graduating from UC Riverside with a degree in Psychology, Coach Devon went on to get his Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. His achievements include being named USA Swimming's National Development Coach of Year for 2001 and Olympic Committee Development Coach of Year in 2002. Coach Devon has developed many National level swimmers and has coached for National Select Camps.
Coach Anna Coach Anna was a STOP swimmer for 6 years. She continued on to Azusa Pacific University, where she swam for 4 years. She is currently an elementaty school teacher, and continues to coach the younger competitive swimmers in the evenings. Anna has been coaching at STOP for the past 7 years.
Coach Logan Coach Logan was a STOP swimmer for 8 years. He works with many different types of swimmers with various skill levels. Logan has been coaching at STOP for 2 years.
Coach Elise Coach Elise was a high school swimmer and is a city swim lesson instructor in addition to her role at STOP. She is attending college locally to study biology, and is coaching our youngest developmental swimmers from inside the water.
Coach Kimmi Coach Kimmi was a swimmer for 12 years, spending her last two years of high school with STOP. She is attending college locally, and is coaching younger swimmers, teaching them the different strokes and refining teqhnique.
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