Cuerpo Técnico
I love the sport of swimming. I have been involved with club swim teams since I was six years old. I respect all the parts that make a swim team whole. I feel like swimming gave me many opportunities and opened many doors career-wise for me. Since my last day of competing, I have felt it was my obligation to give back to the sport that taught me so much. I owe all the coaches I was lucky enough to swim for (Richard Thornton-SRVLA, Peter D. Malone-Kansas City Blazers, Gary Kempf-Kansas Swim Team) a big debt of gratitude. These coaches, as well as Steve Morsilli of PLS, taught me about the art of swimming as well as how it translates into everyday life. I spend my early mornings and late afternoons preaching these same things and more to my swimmers.
En mi tiempo libre disfruto pasar el mayor tiempo posible con mi esposa Mónica y mis hijos Zachary y Cody. Las largas caminatas por la noche y las excursiones al parque son una rutina diaria. También disfruto estar cerca de los entrenadores de mi personal, son mi familia y una parte muy importante de mi vida.
El expediente Dortch:
- Ala-Gators Senior group coach 2000-present
- Ala-Gators Head Age group coach 1997-2000
- Attended Kansas University 1994-1997
- Member of Kansas University Swim team 1994-1997
- Member of SRVLA senior group 1992-1994
- Member of Kansas City Blazers swim team 1986-1992
- 13 years of coaching experience
- 14 years of competitive swimming experience
- Top 50 in the nation in 200 fly as a freshman at Kansas
- Two time Senior National qualifier
- Junior National Champion 1994 200 IM
- High school All-American 1994 200 IM
- NCS Champion 1994 100 Butterfly
- Have coached two sectional swimmers and multiple Far Western swimmers
- Two time Zone 2 All-Star coach
Darien began swimming at the tender age of 5 years old and has never stopped training. During college he began coaching and found his way to the Gators where he has been an active coach since 2016. As an advocate for the benefits of swimming, and a deep desire to help young athletes reach their potential in and out of the pool Darien began to coach our Senior Elite level swimmers in 2019.
Darien spends his day as a nurse giving him the flexibility to continue his passion to coach and mentor swimmers. Most days you will find Darien on deck at Mills College working with our older swimmers but he is always happy to step in and work with any age group as the need arises.
The Chan File:
- Ala-Gators Entrenador grupo Senior Elite 2019-presenteAla-Gators Entrenador grupo Edad 2016 - 2019
Swimming Background
- Competed for Egyptian National Team at World Championships (2019)
- Competed at State Championships for DVC (2018)
- Olympic Trials Qualifier
- Alameda Gators Swimmer- 2 years
- Walnut Creek Aquabears Swimmer- 2 years
The Mahgoub File:
- Ala-Gators Entrenador de grupo senior 2023 - presente Elite Senior Senior Entrenador de desarrollo senior de Walnut Creek Aquabears 2022 - 2023 Entrenador de grupo junior/Faster Clinic 2020 - presente Entrenador de equipo recreativo de Oaklantis 2020 - 2023
I have been coaching swimmers for more than 40 years.
Personal/swimming experience: Swam for Treeview swim team (7 years) Capt. Moreau HS swim team, Chabot JC, Cal State University Hayward. NCS qualifier, JC All-America. Teach and Coach in the AUSD (33 years). Currently at Will C. Wood Middle School.
Setting goals and attaining those goals through hard work, time management skills, being part of a team, and the thrill of racing is how all swimmers can achieve!
The Radecke File:
- Head coach of the Treeview Dolphins swim team for 30 years
- Assistant Coach for Cal State University, Hayward (1 year)
- Alameda Island Aquatics coach (23 years)
- Age group coach (11 years)
- Head coach (12 years)
- Encinal and Moreau HS men’s/women’s Head coach (10 years)
- Have coached “B” swimmers to Junior National Qualifiers including Weeden award winners,Western Zone All-stars, Quad meet All-stars, North American Challenge Cup All-stars, JO/Far Westerns High point winners, NSC and Sectional finalists
- Ala-Gators Senior group coach 2000-present
Personal Experience: Swam for the Alameda Swim Team for 12 years; Frank Weeden award winner (1976); US National meet qualifier; Junior National qualifier/champion (400 IM); Far Western qualifier/ champion (backstroke); NCS High School champion (100 back) representing St. Joseph Notre Dame High School; offered college scholarship to University of Wyoming; swam for Cal State, Hayward (college Nationals qualifier); elementary school teacher (30 years) currently teaching second grade at St. Joseph Elementary School, Alameda. Believe proper technique ensures success and enhances potential.
The Radecke File:
- Ala-Gators Entrenador de grupo de edad 2018-presente Entrenador de grupo de edad en Alameda Island Aquatics 2013-2018 Entrenó a muchos clasificados del Lejano Oeste, incluidos campeones del Lejano Oeste, entrenó al ganador del premio Frank Weeden, clasificados de la Zona Oeste, clasificados de los Juegos Olímpicos Juveniles y clasificados del encuentro All-Star de la Zona;
Estoy entrando en mi séptimo año como entrenador de los Ala-Gators y he disfrutado cada segundo. Mi filosofía como entrenador es que los niños siempre se esfuercen por dar lo mejor de sí. Esto no sólo producirá buenos resultados en la piscina, sino también lecciones para toda la vida. Saber que lo diste todo es un gran sentimiento y es más importante que cualquier listón azul.
I
have recently completed my B.A. In Environmental Studies from Cal State East Bay (Go Pioneers!). I'm still waiting for the perfect job (one that allows me to keep coaching!). In my free time I love to do anything outdoors, but especially on the ocean. On any given day you can find me surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, hiking, or backpacking. My loving and wonderful girlfriend Tanya accompanies me on many of these trips.
If there is one thing I want my swimmers or parents to know is that I like to be asked questions. A swimmer should know exactly what they are trying to do in any given pool situation. If you don't know or understand, ask!
The Garvine File:
- ¿Entrenador principal del grupo de edad de los Ala-Gators? - presenteAla-Gators Entrenador del grupo de edad 2016-????
Comencé mi experiencia en la natación cuando me uní a los Gators a los 8 años, donde pasé 10 años trabajando en los grupos. Cuando entré a la escuela secundaria, nadé para su equipo de natación y jugué en el equipo de waterpolo. Durante esos cuatro años estuve bajo la dirección del entrenador Marshall y absorbí gran parte de lo que sé de él, y utilicé muchas de sus técnicas de entrenamiento con los atletas con los que trabajo.
With my time being split between work and coaching, I find time to do what I enjoy. Along with swimming, I love the game of water polo, and play whenever I get the chance. I coach Varsity Women's water polo for Alameda High School, along with the U12 water polo group for the Neptunes water polo club. Between all of these teams, I enjoy sharing my knowledge with the many age group athletes. I consider this team a family and do what I can to keep my swimmers happy and make sure they have fun at every practice.
The Thompson File:
- Ala-Gators Senior group coach 2000-present
- Ala-Gators Head Age group coach 1997-2000
Me gradué recientemente de Alameda High School y comencé a entrenar con los Gators en 2014. En mis cuatro años en AHS competí como nadador y jugador de waterpolo. Entrenado por Leslie y Marshall, rápidamente me enamoré de los deportes acuáticos. En el transcurso de cuatro años no sólo aprendí lo que se necesita para ser un atleta exitoso sino también todo lo que conlleva estar en un equipo. Quiero que mis nadadores disfruten el tiempo que pasan en la práctica pero también que creen amistades con sus compañeros de equipo que los llevarán más allá de la piscina.
Actualmente soy estudiante en Cal State East Bay y me especializo en Kinesiología. Equilibro los desplazamientos a la escuela cuatro días a la semana y el trabajo regular. Además de esto, disfruto jugando al waterpolo en mi tiempo libre y pasando tiempo con amigos y familiares. Si tienes alguna otra pregunta, ¡ven y habla conmigo! Estoy más que feliz de responder lo mejor que pueda y me encantaría conocer a todos mis nadadores.
The Pun File:
- Ala-Gators Senior group coach 2000-present
- Ala-Gators Head Age group coach 1997-2000
Swimming Experience
- Avid Surfer and open water swimmer
- Competitive Swimmer at USF freshman year
- Competitive club swimmer for USF Barracudas in SF (10 years)
- High School Varsity Swimmer at Lowell High School
The McDonald-Busenitz File:
- Ran after school program in SF taught all members to swim 2005 - 2017
- Head Coach of Encinal High School Swimming 2018 - Present
- Alameda Gators Copper Group coach 2019 - Present
