Erik Zador is a Head Coach for USA Swimming, Extended Swimming, Ripon Water Polo, Ripon HS Swimming & Polo, coaching director for Ripon Sea Lions and Manteca Dolphins, as well as the Aquatic Manager for Ripon Unified.  Erik swimming at the age of 6 under his father, Ervin Zador.  Erik was a 4-year high school varsity swimmer receiving first places at SAC-Joaquin Sections in all events at the Frosh-Soph and Varsity levels. He also received high school Athlete of the Year Awards at Stagg High School.  Some of Erik's accomplishment and accolades include: 1997 Olympic Trial Times in the butterfly and freestyle, UOP Water Polo and Swimming, 2000-2004: Head coach of the Manteca Dolphins Recreational Swim Team.
“Swim to live, live to swim”

Hello Sea Lions family! My name is Matt Trejo and I am your Head Coach this season. This will be my 3rd year coaching the Sea Lions. I grew up swimming in the MVSL and joined Ripon Aquatics at eleven, where I swam throughout high school. Last May, I graduated from Biola University, where I swam all four years and received my Bachelor's in Elementary Education. I will be starting my Master's in Education with an emphasis in Teaching in June at the University of the Pacific. I am excited to coach and get to know your kids! Feel free to reach out through our team's BAND app for any questions!