SWIM TEAM head COACH
& Ownner of SASA
Coach Dean
My role is to prepare your Shark for competition, but ultimately to build their ability to lead in the water and in life. I will step out each day and give them the tools that they need to be successful. I will manage their effort and provide the best instruction in the San Antonio area.
Dean is the Owner & Head Coach of the San Antonio Swim Academy & Swim Team (Sharks) and has written the curriculum that has brought consistency to lessons at eight locations currently throughout San Antonio.
Dean’s aquatic foundation began in the United States Marine Corps as a Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival, where he graduated the Honor Graduate of his course in 1998. Through this secondary billet in the USMC he learned the importance of not just achieving a certification but learning the art of the constantly evolving practitioner. In running a Swim Tank on Camp Pendleton for two years he was able to qualify units in various levels as well as holding Swimming Instructor Courses.
Dean’s primary billet was as an Amphibious Reconnaissance Operator or “Recon Marine,” serving as a Team Leader in 35 recon missions in Iraqi Freedom. He has since graduated with a Masters degree in Architecture from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Coach is the proud Father of Five: Karen, Ella, Jonas, Olivia and Allen. Karen and Ella are Sharks which creates a true Family bond and Lead from the front mentality on the Sharks.