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.
In high school, Samuel excelled at San Pedro High, earning multiple CIF finals placements in freestyle, butterfly, and relay events. He even qualified for the CIF State Championships and helped his school secure two consecutive LA City Section CIF Boys Swimming titles—a historic achievement.
Certified as a lifeguard in 2021, Samuel’s experience extends to water polo, where he competed in the 2022 LA City Section CIF State Championship. Since November 2023, he has been a USA Swimming coach, leading beginner and pre-competitive teams with passion. Samuel works well with children of all ages, bringing patience and attentiveness to every lesson.