Coaches and Directors

Coaches and Directors

Coaching Staff
Tim Larkin Head Swim Coach

Swimming has been a part of Tim's life since he was very young.  He was born and raised in New York where he swam competitively from the age of 9 through his senior year in college.  He attended the University of Stony Brook where he received his Bachelor's in Sociology. During his time at Stony Brook, he was a team captain and 2 time team MVP.

Tim has over 12 years of coaching experience.  His coaching experience began at the age of 16 when working with Hilltop Swim Club in Yonkers, NY.  From 2006-2009, he was the Assistant Coach of the Boys and Girls Swim team for Washingtonville High School. During this time, he was also the Assistant Head Coach at Viking Aquatic Club in Montgomery, NY. 

Tim moved to Oregon in 2009 and became the Head Coach of North Coast Swim Club.  Most recently, he coached for Tualatin Hills Swim Club, working with all levels of the team, from directing the pre-competitive program, running the 10&under novice squad to working directly with developmental and advanced middle school, high school and college swimmers.  Tim has coached his swimmers to become multiple OSI, Age Group Regional, Zone and Senior Sectional champions as well as OSI record holders.

In his free time Tim enjoys hiking with his wife Paige and his dog Ollie, Crossfit, swimming, cooking, music and all things Star Wars.

Colin Monge Assistant Coach
Oscar Tippol Assistant Coach

Coach Oscar brings a wealth of experience and passion to our team. With a competitive swimming background that began at the age of 9, he has dedicated over a decade to coaching age group swimmers. Previously hailing from Southern California, Coach Oscar had the privilege of mentoring exceptionally talented swimmers from diverse regions. Now, he's eager to share the valuable insights he has gained with our team. Coach Oscar's coaching philosophy centers around the idea that "perfect practice makes perfect." He firmly believes in the power of deliberate, focused training to help our swimmers reach their full potential. "I am thrilled to be part of this team and to contribute to the development of some truly exceptional swimmers. Together, we'll strive for excellence and achieve remarkable results."

Claudia Velie Assistant Coach