Burlingame Aquatic Club Pool

Coaching Staff

Excellence and dedication in aquatic coaching

Our Coaching Philosophy

At Burlingame Aquatic Club, our coaches are committed to developing well-rounded athletes who excel both in and out of the water. We believe in fostering a supportive environment where each athlete can reach their full potential.

Our coaching staff combines technical expertise with a passion for teaching, creating programs that emphasize proper technique, competitive excellence, and love for the sport.

Leadership Team

Ben Chung

Ben Chung

Head Coach

Head Coach with over 15 years of experience coaching competitive swimmers.

ben@burlingameaquatics.com
Sara McGuire

Sara McGuire

Head Water Polo Coach

Head coach of Age Group Programs & Lead HS Boys and Girls Coach

smcguire@burlingameaquatics.com

Age Group Swimming

Ben Chung

Ben Chung

Head Coach

Head Coach with over 15 years of experience coaching competitive swimmers.

ben@burlingameaquatics.com
Loki Hondorf

Loki Hondorf

Lead Age Group Coach

Passionate about developing young swimmers into competitive athletes.

loki@burlingameaquatics.com
Samantha King

Samantha King

Age Group Coach

Masters specialist with expertise in adult fitness and competitive programs.

Sam@burlingameaquatics.com

Age Group Water Polo

Coach Jewell

Coach Jewell

Lead 14U Coach

Lead coach for 14U water polo program

jewell@burlingameaquatics.com
Sara McGuire

Sara McGuire

Head Water Polo Coach

Head coach of Age Group Programs & Lead HS Boys and Girls Coach

smcguire@burlingameaquatics.com

Masters Swimming

David Spitzler

David Spitzler

Masters Swimming Coach

Coach for adult masters swimming program

david@burlingameaquatics.com

Masters Water Polo

Perry Wu

Perry Wu

Masters Water Polo Coach

Coach for adult masters water polo program

perry@burlingameaquatics.com

Coaching Credentials & Professional Development

At Burlingame Aquatic Club, we maintain the highest standards for our coaching staff. All coaches are required to hold certifications appropriate to their coaching roles, including:

Safety Certifications

  • CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
  • First Aid
  • Safety Training for Swim Coaches
  • USA Swimming/USA Water Polo SafeSport

Professional Certifications

  • USA Swimming Coach Membership
  • American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA)
  • Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
  • USA Water Polo Coaching Certification

We also conduct thorough background checks on all coaching staff to ensure a safe environment for our athletes. All coaches complete mandatory SafeSport training and adhere to USA Swimming and USA Water Polo's codes of conduct.

Join Our Coaching Team

Passionate about aquatics and helping others excel? We're always looking for talented coaches to join our team.

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