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Splash Zone

Swim & Water Polo Academy

Meet Our Coaches

Certified, experienced, and passionate about water safety. Every coach at Splash Zone Academy is trained to teach children ages 6-18 with patience and care.

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Coach Maria Reyes

Head Coach & Program Director

Certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI) with 12 years of experience. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Maria leads our program design and specializes in coaching nervous first-time swimmers.

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Coach Jordan Tran

Lead Swim Instructor

Certified Lifeguard and swim instructor with a background in competitive swimming. Jordan works with our intermediate and advanced groups, ages 9-15.

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Coach Sofia Padilla

Water Safety & Rescue Instructor

CPR and rescue-certified, Sofia leads our water safety curriculum. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she also coaches our youngest swimmers, ages 6-8.

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Coach Devon Kim

Teen & Advanced Program Coach

Former high school varsity swim captain and certified instructor. Devon coaches our teen group, ages 16-18, focused on stroke technique and endurance.

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Coach Ana Lopez

Swim Instructor

Certified swim instructor fluent in English and Spanish. Ana specializes in building confidence in beginner swimmers ages 6-12.

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Coach Tyler Woods

Swim Instructor & Lifeguard

Certified lifeguard and swim instructor supporting all age groups, with a focus on safety drills and in-water rescue practice.

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Coach Ricardo Gutierrez

Water Polo Head Coach

Former club and college water polo player, now certified to coach ball skills, positioning, and game strategy for all age groups.

Every Coach is Certified

Water Safety Instruction (WSI), CPR/First Aid, and Lifeguard certifications required for all Splash Zone Academy staff.

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