Coach McGuire is a highly skilled and accomplished coach, educator, and athlete with over 15 years of experience in water polo and a 10 year background as an educator. She holds a B.A. in Education from San Francisco State University and has built a career that seamlessly integrates her expertise in athletics, music, and child development. Her work focuses on the growth of young athletes and students, both in and out of the classroom. With a degree in Education, Coach McGuire has dedicated her career to applying educational principles to both music and sports, with an emphasis on child development. This integrated approach has enabled her to create programs that support the development of young athletes, fostering growth in technical, mental, and emotional skills. Coach McGuire’s extensive experience in water polo is highlighted by her accomplishments as both a competitor and coach. A Southern California native and nationally ranked player in high school, she earned varsity status all four years and achieved First Team honors in both her junior and senior years. She also competed five times at the Junior Olympic level and was part of the Olympic Development Program. She continued her water polo career playing collegiately, representing CSUF, SFSU, Fullerton, and Ventura College, where she earned recognition in the Western State Conference and ranked in the top 10% for goals scored in the CCCAA. She trained under world-class coaches, including Paralympic goalie Christopher Prewitt and Olympians John Siman, Terry Schroeder, and Tony Azevedo.

As a coach, she has guided athletes at various levels. She has coached in Socal and helped various athletes complete the process in playing at the collegiate level. She currently serves as the Head Coach for the water polo and swim teams at Lick-Wilmerding High School, as well as the Head of the Water Polo Age Group Programs at Burlingame Aquatic Club. She specializes in creating training environments that combine technical skill development with the cultivation of teamwork, resilience, and discipline. Coach McGuire's dedication to education extends beyond the pool. In addition to her coaching career, she has taught music to students of all ages in both private and public school settings She has served as an educator for non-profit organization The Harmony Project in Los Angeles. Her ability to connect her background in music education with her coaching practice has made her a highly effective mentor and leader. She believes in the power of education to shape well-rounded individuals and strives to create an environment where athletes can thrive academically, personally, and athletically.