Meet the Team That Turns Splashes into Skills!
Alicia O.
Owner of Lucky Duck Swim School
Growing up, Alicia always dreamed of learning to swim, but her parents never took her to classes, leaving her feeling excluded from many activities. Surprisingly, she learned to swim in college, where she was a challenging student herself.
Carissa B.
Deck Manager & Swim Instructor
Carissa is a passionate and experienced leader on our swim school team, dedicated to fostering water safety and education. With over a decade of lifeguarding and teaching experience since 2012, she ensures a safe, positive, and fun environment for all swimmers.
Marissa G.
Swim Instructor & Instructor Trainer
Marissa is a seasoned lifeguard with over five years of experience and a valued member of the Lucky Duck team since 2019. As both an instructor and instructor trainer, she brings a wealth of expertise and unwavering dedication to her students.
Chris L.
Swim Instructor & Lifeguard Trainer
With years of experience and a commitment to water safety, Chris ensures every child’s swimming journey is both fun and secure. His lifeguard certification, earned in 2019, kickstarted his career as an aquatic instructor for the city of Torrance.
Samuel O.
Swim Instructor & Swim Team Coach
Samuel discovered his love for swimming at age 3 and began his competitive journey with the Lucky Duck pre-competitive team in 2012. By age 12, he was competing in top-level events, including the Winter Age Group Championships.
Catherine M.
Swim Instructor
Catherine has been passionate about swimming for over 11 years. In high school, she thrived on the varsity swim team, competing in CIF prelims for Torrance High, and played three years of water polo, where she earned the role of team captain.
Fernando A.
Swim Instructor
Fernando joined our team in October 2023 and brings a lifelong passion for swimming to his teaching. He learned to swim at a young age and spent three years on a water polo team, where he practiced proper swim technique to excel in the game. Fernando is lifeguard certified.
Joshua V.
Swim Instructor
Joshua V. joined the Lucky Duck Swim School team in the summer of 2024, marking his first job. He brought his energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to teaching young swimmers, and has quickly become a favorite among students and parents alike.
Nathan M.
Swim Instructor
Nathan M. has been immersed in swimming since the age of six, starting as a student at Lucky Duck Swim School, where he now shares his passion as an instructor. A senior in high school, Nathan joined the Lucky Duck team in June 2024, bringing years of competitive swimming and water polo experience to the pool.