History
Santa Clara Swim Club was founded by George Haines who is considered one of the best swim coaches in history. The club has received many awards and honors throughout the years. These range in the form of World Records, Olympic Champions, World Champions, Sullivan Awards, Male and Female World and U.S. Swimmer of the Year. Santa Clara Swim Club also has one of the richest traditions in the history of amateur swimmers. Donna de Varona, Don Schollander, Mark Spitz, Chris Von Saltza, and Pablo Morales have trained and competed for Santa Clara. The club has produced 33 Olympic gold medals, 12 silver, and 9 bronze during its proud history. From the days of legendary coach George Haines to its current head coach, John Bitter, Santa Clara has remained committed to developing champions not just in the pool but in all walks of life. Discipline, sportsmanship, hard work, and team involvement are stressed throughout the program. Through the dedication of its swimmers, coaches, and parents,
Specialties
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara Swim Club was founded in 1951, and is the premier swim club in the South Bay. We offer classes for swimmers from 6 months to over 60 from Learn to Swim, Developmental Swimming, Competitive Age Group Swimming, Adult Swim Lessons and Masters Swimming.