Coaches & Directors

Marshall W Dortch

Head Coach

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Ala-Gators Senior group coach - 2000-2010

Ala-Gators Head Age group coach - 1997-2000

Attended Kansas University - 1994-1997

Member of Kansas University Swim team - 1994-1997

Member of SRVLA  senior group - 1992-1994

Member of Kansas City Blazers swim team - 1986-1992

13 years of coaching experience

14 years of competitve swimming experience

 Top 50 in the nation in 200 fly as a freshman at Kansas

Two time Senior National qualifier

Junior National Champion  '94- 200 IM

High school All-American '94 - 200 IM

NCS Champion '94 - 100 Butterfly

Have coached two sectional swimmers and mutiple Far Western swimmers

Two time Zone 2  All-Star coach

I love the sport of swimming. I Have been involved with club swim teams since I was six years old.  I respect all the parts that make a swim team whole.  I feel like swimming gave me many oppurtunities and opened many doors career wise for me.  Since my last day of competing, I felt it was my obligation to give back to the sport that taught me so much.  I owe all the coaches I was lucky enough to swim for  (Richard Thornton- SRVLA,  Peter D. Malone- Kansas City Blazers,  Gary Kempf- Kansas Swim Team) a big debt of gratitude.  These coaches as well as Steve Morsilli of PLS, all taught me about the art of swimming as well as how it translates into everyday life. I spend my early mornings and late afternoons preaching these same things and more to my swimmers.

In my spare time I enjoy spending as much time as possible with my wife Monica and son Zachary. Long walks in the evening and trips to the park are a daily routine.  I also enjoy being around the coaches on my staff, they are my family and such an important part of my life.

Bret Garvine

Head Age Group Coach

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     I am entering my seventh year as a coach for the Ala-Gators, and have been loving every second of it.  My coaching philosophy is to have the kids always strive for their best.  This will not only yield good results in the pool but life-long lessons as well.  Knowing you gave it your all is a great feeling, and is more important than any blue ribbon.

     I have recently completed my B.A. In Environmental Studies from Cal State East Bay (Go Pioneers!).  I'm still waiting for the perfect job (one that allows me to keep coaching!).  In my free time I love to do anything outdoors, but especially on the ocean.  On any given day you can find me surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, hiking, or backpacking.  My loving and wonderful girlfriend Tanya accompanies me on many of these trips.

     If there was one thing I wanted my swimmers or parents to know is that I like to be asked questions.  A swimmer should know exactly what they are trying to do in any given pool situation.  If you don't know or understand, ask!

Michelle Sugitani

Silver Group Coach

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Pamela Thompson

Lincoln Pool Coach

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