Background:  I grew up swimming with Santa Maria Swim Club, then moved on to swimming at University of Nebraska.  National level swimmer and Division 1 NCAA All-American while at UNL.  Bachelors of Arts in English from University of Nebraska.  Teaching Credential earned at Cal Poly SLO.

Coaching:  I've coached for 5 different teams, including stops on the Central Coast, Virginia, Oregon, and coaching for Clovis Swim Club since 2013.  During that time, I have coached LSC Team and Individual Champions and record holders, National Top 10 swimmers, National and Olympic Trials qualifiers, also including a few #1 ranked age group swimmers and a National Age Group Record Holder.

Personal/Hobbies:  Travelling, hiking, fishing, and spending time with my wife, two kids, and dogs.

Kacy Ota grew up in Selma, CA and swam for Raisin Country Aquatics, Selma Aqua Bears, and Selma High School. He was a coach for the Selma Aqua Bears and Raisin Country Aquatics and was the Diving Coach for Immanuel High School. He soon became the Head Coach of Selma Aqua Bears, Selma High School, and Raisin Country Aquatics. During that time Kacy also became the Pool Manager at the Selma Pool and was a contributor to the group that built the new pool in Selma.

Kacy attended Reedley College, Fresno City College, and Fresno State. He graduated from Fresno state with a B.A. in Mass Communications and Journalism with an emphasis in Electronic Media Production (Television Production) and was the recipient of the B Sharp Award for his graduating class in excellence in Video Production.

In 2010, Kacy moved to Simi Valley, CA where he became Head Age Group Coach at Conejo Simi Swim Club. He later became Head Coach of Conejo Simi Swim Club. During his time in the Simi Valley Area he was Head Coach of Grace Brethren High School and Royal High School, was the elementary school swim coach for Sierra Canyon Schools, and an assistant coach for Cal Lutheran University. Also during this time in Southern California he owned and operator Swim America in Moorpark, CA.

In 2021, Kacy returned to the Valley to be the Head Age Group Coach for Clovis Swim Club and Recreational Supervisor for Clovis Unified School District. Kacy is also the Director of Sport for Swim and Dive at Sanchez Intermediate and Clovis South High School

During his career of over 25 years he has multiple Age Group National Top 10 athletes and has coached swimmers to senior level meets (Zones, Sectionals, Futures, Junior National, Nationals, and Olympic Trials). He has had success of developing swimmers at all levels including learn to swim, age group, high school, college, masters, and even a couple of Iron Man participants.

He is married to his wife Jennifer Ota, A former Fresno State Swimmer and Clovis Swim Club Coach, for over 10 years and has 2 sons, Koa and Kian.

Background:   I recently graduated high school and I am continuing my education at Clovis Community College. I did competitive swimming for Clovis Swim Club for six years.

Coaching: This is my First year coaching for Clovis Swim Club I started late January, and over the summer I coached summer league and taught lessons.

Personal: In my spare time I like to swim, spend time with my family and friends and bake.

Background:   I have been swimming for my highschool since 7th grade, joined club the summer going into my junior year of highschool. I now swim for fresno state.

Coaching:   I have been coaching for almost 8 months. Also assisted the Reyburn girls waterpolo team.

Personal: My interest outside of coaching are going for hikes and painting

Coach Reid has been coaching since 1997. His coaching positions have included head coach for the Glendora Country Club age group program, head coach for Kastner Intermediate School, assistant varsity coach at Clovis West High School, as well as coaching the senior group, race club, and silver group for Clovis Swim Club.

Coach Reid has a Bachelors of Science degree from Pepperdine University in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Azusa Pacific University.

Coach Reid’s coaching philosophy is to challenge swimmers to succeed by doing the little things right.

Something we don’t know about Coach Reid—Since Pepperdine University did not have a men’s swimming program, Coach Reid competed for the surfing team and his team was ranked as high as 6th nationally.

When he’s not coaching (when is that?), Coach Reid enjoys surfing, wakeboarding, and working out.

Coach Reid competed at the Master's National Swimming Championships in 2009 held at Clovis North Aquatic Complex.

Background: I grew up swimming for Fresno Dolphins Swim Team then in 2014, I swam for Colorado Springs Swim Team and Falfins Aquatics reaching Silver State and State Championships. In 2016, I started swimming for Clovis Swim Club. I graduated from Edison High School in 2021 and currently attend Fresno State pursuing a degree in Finance.

Coaching: I started coaching our Summer League program this past summer and this is my first year coaching year-round.

Personal/Hobbies: Outside of swim and coaching, I enjoy lifting weights and running.

Background:   I graduated from Clovis West and swam for CSC throughout my junior high and high school swim career to which I went on to swim on scholarship at UCSB, finishing my senior year as the team co-captain. I was the assistant coach for the University of Redlands for two years and currently am one of the Westside Novice coaches, going into my second year.

Coaching:   I coached Novice and Masters at CSC for a year, along with coaching a season for Kastner Intermediate before leaving to obtain my master's degree at University of Redlands in 2010. While at Redlands, I was the assistant coach for the university for two years and currently am one of the Westside Novice coaches since a year ago.

Personal:   I love working out, whether it be lifting weights or running (shocking as a former swimmer, I know). Otherwise, I love spending time with my 4 year old son, our pets, and enjoying doing anything outdoors (we love the zoo!)

Background:  I graduated from Buchanan High School in 2018, graduated from Clovis Community College in 2021, and am currently attending Fresno State. I started swimming in 8th grade and finished my swimming career this past spring semester at Community.

Coaching:  I’ve coached for our Summer League program for 5 years and this is the start of my 3rd year year round coaching.

Personal/Hobbies:  Outside of coaching, I’m normally working on school work or spending time with friends and family.

Background:   Graduated from Clovis North in 2011 and currently pursuing a degree in history from ASU. Swam competitively for recreation, club, and school programs in the Bay Area, Oregon, and Clovis since the age of 5.

Coaching: I have coached with Clovis swim club since the summer of 2016. Starting with the then Junior group and eventually becoming the prep track director. This will be my 3rd year with advanced age group and first at the silver group coach.

Personal:   I work for CUSD in the transitions department for the Clovis west area. When I’m not coaching or working I love to travel, read, write and eat good food! My favorite professional teams include the golden state warriors and the San Francisco 49ers.