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John Sherman, Head Coach, Age Group Coach 13-18

pacswimcoach@yahoo.com


John Sherman
John started swimming in rec when he was 6. He later moved to USS and enjoyed the sport immensely. He has been a swim coach for 12 years? He has coached at all levels from rec to HS to USS to Collegiate. He’s a math teacher and swim coach at GBHS and spends most of his free time with his beautiful wife Jenell and kids Ben, Heidi and Kate (very soon!) His specialty is helping others become fast, and he loves coffee of all shapes and sizes.

Lauren Caines, Age Group Coach Speedy Sixers

l_caines@hotmail.com


Lauren Caines
Lauren swam from the ages of 5 to 20. She swam for the Sierra Marlins and ended her swimming at Sierra College. Her favorite events were distance freestyle and IM. She loves to coach and see kids succeed in the pool, which she currently does in the PAC Spring Clinic. Her favorite colors are pink and turquoise. She is addicted to Starbucks and Chipotle.

Brad Dawson, Age Group Coach 7-8

bradsdawson@hotmail.com


Brad Dawson
Brad has swam his entire life. He did rec swimming, then swam at GBHS for four years, and finished up at Sierra College. His specialty was any sprint. He has coached for Johnson Ranch, Sugarbears, Gators, GBHS and PAC. He loves to connect with swimmers through the team environment.

Kendal Twilling, Age Group Coach 9-10

kendaltwilling@yahoo.com


Kendal Twilling
Kendal swam from the ages of 5 to 20. She started in rec swimming with Loomis Basin, then swam Sierra Marlins, GBHS, and finally at San Diego State. Her specialty was breaststroke, IM and sprint free. She is currently coaching PAC Spring Clinic and GBHS Swim Team. Her favorite color is lime green (gators caps!) and she loves Starbucks. "I enjoy coaching and helping kids improve on strokes, dives, and racing strategy."

James Vigeant, Age Group Coach 11-12

jamesmarkvigeant@gmail.com


James Vigeant
James is an original GB Gator. He has been swimming since the age of 4 and has coached/aided the Gators for 3 years. He is currently swimming for GBHS and his specialty is sprint free. On his free time he likes to eat and surf. His favorite color is blue and he loves Chipotle and all-you-can-eat Chinese food. "Swimming is a joy that I want to share with others!"



 

 

 

 
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John Sherman

Head Coach, Age Group 15-18 Coach

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John started swimming in rec when he was 6. He later moved to USS and enjoyed the sport immensely. He has been a swim coach for 12 years? He has coached at all levels from rec to HS to USS to Collegiate. He’s a math teacher and swim coach at GBHS and spends most of his free time with his beautiful wife Jenell and kids Ben, Heidi and Kate (very soon!) His specialty is helping others become fast, and he loves coffee of all shapes and sizes.