Coach Jackie Hancock
Head Coach
Coach Jackie began swimming competitively at the age of 9 in Irvine, California. After a break through high school, she started swimming again in college at CalPoly, San Luis Obispo and joined a masters group after graduating. Jackie has always had an affinity fo the water. When her daughter started swimming for NCA in 2012, she wanted to be more involved and soon began coaching for the team. She has always enjoyed teaching the foundation of strokes and seeing swimmers progress and grow with the sport. Jackie spent 10 years coaching on NCA under Heather Moffitt, took a brief break, and has now returned as head coach of this exceptional team. She believes in hard work and dedication, but also that swimming is a sport for life—she hopes to foster the same joy and love of the water with her swimmers that she's had throughout her life.
Coach Jackie is excited to be back with NCA and to be a part of the Paso Robles Community again!
Coach Paul Soto
Assistant Coach
Coach Paul was born and raised on the Central Coast. He began swimming competitively at age eleven and continued on through high school. He went to the Junior Olympics with NCA. Coach Paul previously swam for NCA for seven years. He worked his way up from Little Dragons to Senior Group. Paul has always wanted to become a coach while swimming. Coach Paul is currently in college at Cal Poly SLO and is getting his B.S. in Liberal Studies. He loves swimming and enjoys teaching others how to swim as well. Coach Paul continues to swim on his own time, while not coaching. Coach Paul is also the NCA Summer League Coordinator. He is excited to continue coaching and training for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
Coach Celia Cano
As a young athlete myself, I understand the unique challenges that young swimmers will face. I’m here to support these swimmers transform into strong athletes and kind teammates. I look forward to sharing my passion for the sport with whoever I get to work with!
