Orinda Aquatics in the Press

Explore our curated collection of media highlights, news features, and publications that showcase Orinda Aquatics' remarkable achievements and community influence. Whether it's a spotlight on our athletes, coverage of our events, or interviews with our coaches, this page serves as a testament to the excellence and commitment that define Orinda Aquatics.

• Orinda Aquatics finishes 2025 as the #1 Smaller Club (under 200 swimmers) in the nation (~1,750 teams)
• The Changing College Landscape: How Coaches Are Counseling Recruits in a New World, Swimming World, Nov 29, 2024
• Swimming World November 2024 - Stella Canoles Highlight
• Special Sets: The Work of Fast-Rising Teen Stella Canoles of Orinda Aquatics, Swimming World, 2024
• Article on Lamorinda Weekly - Aug 28, 2024
• SwimStrong Dryland Coaches Corner with Don Heidary and Ron Heidary - November 16, 2023
• How to Build a Winning Team Culture - Swimming World, 2023
• Orinda Aquatics’ Staff Supports Athletes Through Pandemic Years - Orinda News, 2022
• BSN Sports Swim Team of the Month: Orinda Aquatics, 2021
• Margaux McDonald - Success In and Out of the Water - Lamorinda Weekly, 2020
• The Impact of Coaches - NISCA Article, 2020
• Orinda Aquatics' Swimmers’ Path to College - Lamorinda Weekly - 2019
• Character First: Interview with Don Heidary - SwimSwam - 2013
• Orinda Aquatics: Finding the Key to Success, Swimming World, 2001
• Swimming World - Club Spotlight 2000
• Stumph Sets Junior National Record
• SwimSwam Interview - NCS Success/Character First
• Steven Stumph breaks the National Record!
• World-Ranked Athletes
• Orinda Aquatics Gives Back
• Problematic Teammates (Part I), Thoughts from Don & Ron Heidary