Head Coach
Stan Valacer

As a swimmer, Coach Stan was a state champion and was nationally ranked in breaststroke.  He held the high school regional record in the 100 breaststroke for nearly a decade. Stan attended college at the United States Military Academy at West Point. While in college he received all-conference honors, was a conference champion, and also received numerous honors and recognitions as a soldier. 

 Coach Stan has nearly 13 years of coaching experience.  He became Head Coach of the Pusch Ridge summer team in 2000.  Under Coach Stan, the Penguins have won 4 SAAA League Championships.  Coach Stan started the Pusch Ridge Pirates in 2002.  Despite small numbers, the Pusch Ridge Pirates have produced several state champions, national rankings, and several swimmers have gone on to enjoy successful college careers.

Contact: Coach Stan Valacer for information concerning the
Pusch Ridge Pirates Swim Team.
Telephone # 520-358-4121
email - valacer@hotmail.com

or

Meet Coach Stan at the pool from 4:00pm - 7:15pm

Assistant Coach

Jason Bowman

                                                                                   

Coach Jason is a long time member of the Pusch Ridge Pirates.  He holds several Pirate records in the 15-18 year old mens division.  Coach Jason has been a member of Coach Stan's SAAA Pusch Ridge Penguins staff for several years.  While only coaching for a short time, Coach Jason has already coached several swimmers to the state meet level.  He is certified in First Aid, CPR, Lifeguarding, AED and Coaches Safety Training.   Coach Jason is currently a college sophomore at the University of Arizona majoring in engineering.