Steve is the Director of Orinda Aquatics Masters. In addition to his Masters responsibilities, Steve is entering his 12th year as head coach of the Orinda Country Club Sharks. Steve brings enthusiasm and passion to his coaching and has trained his staff in his creative and systematic teaching philosophy that he has developed through 35 years of experience at the high school, USA Swimming, college, masters and summer recreational levels. He has been a featured speaker at many coaching clinics and has made 4 best selling instructional DVD’s for GoSwim Productions, LLC (www.goswim.tv).
Steve is considered an innovative coach and throughout his career has instructed and coached many swimmers who have gone on to compete at the collegiate and national level. Steve graduated from UCSB in 1974 (where he was elected captain of the swim team) and received a M.Ed. from Colorado State University in 1978.
Steve currently represents Orinda Aquatics Masters in regional and national swim meets. Last year, he recorded 4 National Top Ten Times (Short Course) in the breaststroke and individual medley events.
Steve lives in Orinda, is married and they have three great kids. Orinda Aquatics Masters is honored to have Steve as their Director.