Marc 
Cavallero | Co-Head Coach
Marc is a leading stroke and swim performance coach. His
fun
and fast philosophy motivates swimmers through positive stroke instruction. Marc can bring out the best in swimmers willing to work hard.
Highlights
* Moraga native and year round swimmer for Orinda Aquatics.
* Graduate, UC Santa Barbara, swim team captain in his last
year (2002-2003)
* Started coaching at 17, assistant coach at MTSC (Moraga),
then head coach
Aqua Stars Swim School (Lafayette) teaching “learn to
swim” swim lessons while receiving a Masters Degree in Sport Management, University of San
Francisco, 2005
* Orinda Aquatics coach since September of 2005
* Springbrook Hogs head coach 2007- 2008
* Acalanes High School varsity swim team co-head coach with
Jeff Miller
Jeff Miller | Co-Head Coach
Jeff
is a perfect LMYA coach: he believes a strong stroke foundation is the
key to recreational swimming. His coaching objectives are
1.
Technique. He believes there is a direct relationship between a
quality streamline off the block and faster times. Expect to see lots
of streamline and stroke practice.
2. Have fun. When a team has fun, the energy produces high performance. Expect good cheers and team support during the meet.
Jeff’s philosophy is achievement through fun and smart swimming.
Highlights
* 13 years swimming at the recreational level in Walnut Creek
* 9 years Acalanes Varsity Swim Coach
* 8 years coaching at the Rec level, including 3 as LMYA Head Coach, winning Lafayette City Meet each year
* 4 years coaching fall swimmers and clinics for the Terrapins USS Team
* 10 years as an options trader on the floor of the Pacific Coast and Chicago Options Exchanges
* Married to Amy with soon-to-be LMYA swimmer Ben
* Walnut Creek native
Alissa Skuce | Assist. Coach & Head Coach for Evening Practice
Coach Alissa is a veteran LMYA swimmer. Returning for her seventh coaching year, Alissa “has loved every moment of it!” She is the team’s Spirit Leader. Currently attending Cuesta College (San Luis Obispo), she participated in the grueling TriCal’s Wildflower Triathlon. Competing in the swimming portion of a relay, her team won first place in the women’s division. Swimming for LMYA at four years old, she set records as a Gutter Guppy and most years thereafter. An accomplished freestyler, Alissa is a dedicated LMYA Dolphin. Read about the Skuce Acalanes legacy -
Three Generations of Dons.
Highlights* Acalanes High School swim team, four years
* Seven-year water polo player; NCS Second Team All League award, as a senior.
Mike Ferrif| Assistant Coach
Mike is part of the Ferrif swim family, and an incredible competitor in the water. Mike will split his time between Dolphins and Lamorinda Water Polo coaching. Mike is a Cal graduate.
Highlights
* University of California, Berkeley Water Polo team
* Acalanes Senior Water Polo Team Captain
* All-American Breast stroker
Max Dickey| Assistant Coach
Max is a graduate of University of California, Berkeley. This is Max's first year with LMYA. She was a key member of the April Clinic coaching staff. Max is an experienced age group and masters swimmer. He a stroke technician who enjoys developing the younger swimmers. Max lives in Berkeley and likes doughnuts.
Joelle Brown |
Visiting Assistant Coach
Joelle is recent graduate of UC Berkeley. While Joelle is a first year LMYA coach, she is an awesome contribution to the coaching staff. When not at the pool, Joelle can most likely be found in a coffee shop somewhere either studying for the LSAT or writing cover letters to law firms, trying to convince them to hire her come September.
Highlights
* USS club swimmer for eight years and is currently a competitive member of US Master Swimming. USS or USA Swimming is the national governing body for competitive swimming in the United States (they select the US Olympic team).
* Experienced swim instructor, teaching four years for the City of Fontana
* Two year Cal Youth Coach and Outdoor Program director
* Awesome motivational coach and great back and butterfly instructor
Sara Caldwell | Gutter Guppy Coach
Coach Sara is returning for her second year as a coach and tenth year in the Lafayette Rec League. Currently attending Claremont McKenna College, she is majoring in environmental economics while continuing to compete at the varsity level as an accomplished member of CMSwim and Dive. Sara will coach until June 14th, when she will depart for Costa Rica to teach environmental education through the Finca Project.
Highlights:
* Acalanes High School swim team, 4 years
* Acalanes High School water polo team, team captain 2005
* Member of CMSwim and Dive, SCIAC champion
Nick Ferrif | Visiting Coach
Olympic hopeful and long-time LMYA Dolphin, Nick Ferrif returns for his first year of coaching. Between Olympic swim workouts, Nick will join the Dolphin coaching staff for three to four weeks in July and August.
Highlights
* University of California, Berkeley Water Polo team
* Contra Costa County Breast and Back Stroke record holder 2005, 2006, 2007
* Olympic hopeful American or New Zealand Breast stroker
* Fun guy and wicked-fast in the pool
Katie Records | Junior & Gutter Guppy Coach
Katie is a LMYA Dolphin swim standout. She set league records and routinely earns a spot on the County team each year. We are fortunate Katie can find time in her busy schedule to assist the coaching staff this year. Katie will be working with the 8 & under swimmers and our Gutter Guppies this summer.
Highlights
* County swimmer 5 out of 5 years
* Nationally recognized Irish Dancer
* Acalanes High School Varsity Swimmer