Hello BEST families! I am so excited to be joining you on the deck this season as your Head Coach.
I am a true product of our local swim community. I grew up swimming as a "Barracuda" for Valley Vista in Walnut Creek, before competing year-round for the Walnut Creek Aquabears and Northgate High School. My experience in the water has shaped my coaching philosophy, and I can’t wait to share that passion with our swimmers.
My Competitive Highlights:
- NCS Finalist (Northgate High School)
- Battle of the Ages Champion (Contra Costa County)
- Multi-Year County Meet 1st Place Winner (Contra Costa County)
My Coaching Background: I bring six years of leadership experience to the team, previously serving as the Head Coach at Walnut Creek Swim Club and the Head Assistant at Woodlands Cabana Club.
My Mission: My goal is simple: to combine competitive growth with a culture of fun. I want to help every swimmer achieve their personal bests while building the amazing summer memories that stay with them forever. I’m looking forward to a season full of positive energy and great racing. See you at the pool!
Hey 'Cudas! Coach Kaitlin here, and I am excited to be returning for my third season as Assistant Coach for Bishop Estates! While not standing next to the pool in Concord, I can be found at DVC working with the Vikings Aquatics program or with the Pittsburg Pirates Aquatics program. I am completing my Associate's degree in Kinesiology and Sports Management at DVC this year and will transfer to finish my bachelor's degree after the summer season. Over the summers, I love connecting with our athletes and their families to not only make them better swimmers but also better teammates and friends. My favorite part of the summer is fun weekend meets where I get to spend time cheering on swimmers and watching them swim awesome races! I'm excited to see you on deck and start the 2026 season! Go 'Cudas! - Kaitlin
Hi BEST Families, I am Emma Cain-Dale and I am 17 years old. I am going to be a senior next year at Clayton Valley High School, where I do swim team as well. This will be my 5th year swimming with Bishop Estates Swim Team. I didn’t start swimming for a summer recreational swim team until I was 12 years old and I fell in love with it! My favorite part of swim is making new friends and learning new skills- there is always room for personal improvement. My two favorite strokes are freestyle and butterfly. When i'm not on deck at Bishop, I stay busy lifeguarding at Waterworld, which has helped me build even more confidence and experience around the water. I am excited to meet all of the new members this season that have never swam and show them what a fun experience swim can be. This is my third year as a Junior Coach, and I am looking forward to continuing to work with younger kids and helping them improve their skills. It will be fun to watch their progress throughout the summer and cheer them on during their races! Go B.E.S.T.!
Hello! My name is Remington, but you can call me Remi:) I am 14 years old and will be a sophomore at Clayton Valley Charter School this fall. This is my first year doing both Mini Cudas and Junior Coaching. I have been on the Bishop Estates Swim Team for three years now and also swam on the JV team at Clayton Valley. My favorite strokes are freestyle and breaststroke. I’m grateful to be part of this team and excited to help our swimmers improve, build confidence, and have fun. I hope they come to love swimming as much as I do!
Hi! My name is Broden, I am 14 years old and I am excited to be returning for my second year as a Junior Swim Coach and my sixth year on the B.E.S.T. swim team!
Through years of training and competition in hockey, swim and track, I have learned the importance of hard work, leadership, teamwork, and perseverance. As a captain of my hockey team, I have developed leadership skills that help me encourage and support younger athletes both in and out of the pool.
My favorite swimming strokes are backstroke and butterfly, and one of my favorite parts of being on the swim team is meeting new people and building friendships with my teammates. This summer, I look forward to helping swimmers improve their technique and gain confidence in the water while making practices fun!
This fall, I will be attending De La Salle High School, and I'm looking forward to swimming as a member of the DLS swim team.
I am excited for another great swim season and can't wait to meet new swimmers, help them develop their skills, and share my love for the sport! Go ‘Cudas!
Hi, I’m Elli and I am 15 years old. This is my third year as a Mini Cuda's coach. I am going to be a sophomore at Clayton Valley Charter High School. I do swim and flag football . I have been swimming for 5 years. My favorite part of swim is making new memories . My two favorite strokes are freestyle and backstroke. This summer I am excited to make new friends and even more fun memories.
Hi, my name is Petra Wimmer and I am 14 years old. This is my third year as a Mini Cuda coach. I am going to be a sophomore at Clayton Valley High School. I currently swim for Bishop Estates, and do swim and flag football for high school. I have been swimming for 3 years. My favorite part of swim is hanging out with friends. My two favorite strokes are breaststroke and backstroke. This summer I am excited to swim faster and make so much more memories!
