San Gabriel Sea Gulls

SAN GABRIEL SEA GULL COACHES
George Young Head Coach

  • Swam competitively for 9 years
  • Competed at the National USA level and is a former National age group record holder 4 different times (in the 800 meter 13-14 Boys Relays)
  • Southern California Swimming Metro/Olympic Committee “Age Group Coach” of the year, three times---1994, 1995 & 2007.  Winner of the Service Award for the San Gabriel Valley SCMAF five times---1996, 1999, 2000, 2003 and 2007
  • Coach for more than 33 years
  • Coach all levels of swimming: novice level, top age group level – SCS record holders and USA SR national qualifiers
  • Certified over 150 lifeguards and have been responsible to exposing water safety awareness to over 12,500 participants
  • Winner of the USA Swimming Safety Award in 2001 for his efforts in promoting water safety awareness to over 12,500 participants.
  • Certified American Red Cross Instructor Trainer for all aquatic courses plus CPR & First Aid
  • Certified Pool Operator with over 20 years of pool facility managing experience
  • In depth involvement in the political side of swimming - former age group rep, coaches’ rep, program chair and chairperson of the Olympic Section and currently chairperson for the Metro Section committee
  • Majored in Economics – Yes, you may see George reading the Barron’s or other corporate financial sheets during events @ swim meets
  • Interests: married & father of two boys, following baseball online, live music, being an aerobic gym rat, and reading newspapers @ the local Starbucks
Susan Lai Associate Coach

  • San Gabriel High School, UCLA & San Gabriel Sea Gulls Alumni.

  • CIF & Junior Olympic Swimmer - swam competitively for 10+ years.

  • 20+ years of coaching experience in swimming.

  • 20+ years experience in swim instruction and lifeguarding.

  • SGSG Racing Camp Lead Coach for 10+ years.

  • Selected SCS All Star Festival Coach - 2023, 2024

  • Former Alhambra Dolphins Swim Team Head Coach - 5 years

  • Former Assistant Coach for Women's Swimming and Diving Team at East Los Angeles College (2012 - 2017)

  • Former Head Coach for Swimming at Gabrielino High School (2021 & 2022 seasons)

  • Fitness Instructor - Senior Fitness, Zumba & GROOV3 Hip Hop

  • Interests: Fitness and nutrition (I eat burgers and fries, too!). Snowboarding, surfing, golf, dance and music. Former Triathlete and Masters Swimmer at UCLA. Competed in many triathlons, marathons and open water swims. Performed in the Emmy Award winning Super Bowl LVI Pepsi Half-time show. ROCK ON!

Andrew Genova Coach