KAYLA GILL,  HEAD COACH

Kayla hs been the head coach at Ladera Oaks since 2021. In her first three years as head coach, Kayla has guided the team to numerous competitive achievements. Under her leadership, Ladera Oaks secured 1st place at the Zone 1 North Championships for three consecutive years. In 2024, Ladera Oaks made history by winning 1st place in the Small Team division at the Spring CA/NV Sectionals. She is dedicated to fostering a positive team culture and continues to drive the team's success. Prior to coaching at Ladera Oaks, Kayla was the Head Age Group Coach at Burlingame Aquatic Club for 5 years. During her time at BAC, she developed the BAC age group program into a technique centered program with a fun and team centered culture. Kayla has coached many BAC swimmers to JOs, Far Westerns, Zone All Stars and has coached many athletes to Pacific Swimming Top Times. Kayla was the head coach for the BAC Summer Swim Team which participates in the West Bay Swim League. Prior to coaching at Burlingame Aquatic Club, Kayla coached for PASA SCRA (now known as ALTO), and Stanford Swim Camp. 

Kayla is also an active member at the Zone level of USA Swimming. She has coached at the Pacific Swimming All Star Meet for the Zone 1 North Team for 4 years and has served as the Zone 1 North Sanctions officer for the past 5 years. 

Kayla was born and raised in the Bay Area. She graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in kinesiology. In her free time, Kayla dances ballet for Oceanica Ballet and South San Francisco Civic Ballet, enjoys crafting and hiking with her husband Rob. 

Lawrence Li,  ASSISTANT COACH & PSA HEAD COACH

You may contact Lawrence at [email protected]