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Prep Class Instructors

Ever since its introduction in 2018, Prep Class instructors have helped hundreds of participants gain confidence in the water and improve their swimming skills. We are grateful to have these experienced instructors on the deck coaching future junior guards!

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Ariel Burns

Silverado Prep Class Instructor

Years as Lifeguard: 6 years

When did you first learn how to swim? As a baby!

You're making the perfect sandwich, what's on it? Havarti cheese, steak, and chiabatta bread

What's your favorite one-hit wonder? Just keep Swimming by Dory & Marlin

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Sam Dupray

Silverado Lead Instructor

Bio coming soon!

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Alex Carroll

Silverado Prep Class Instructor

Years as Lifeguard: 5 years

Who is your fictional side-kick? The chicken from Surf's Up

Your favorite place in LB? Open Sesame on 2nd

When did you first learn to swim? 8th grade!

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Edson Alvarado

Silverado Prep Class Instructor

Years as Lifeguard: 5 years

When did you first learn how to swim? When I was 6 at a YMCA

Who would you want as your fictional side-kick? Goku

Favorite place in Long Beach? Michael's pizzeria, they have the best chicken alfredo!

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Giancarlo Cotta-Ortega

Years as Lifeguard: 6 years

Favorite place in Long Beach? el Paisa, great Colombian food!

Who is your fictional side-kick? El Chapulin Colorado

When did you first learn to swim? I learned when I was 7!

Silverado Prep Class Instructor

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Maggie Mathis

Silverado Prep Class Instructor

Years as Lifeguard: 8 years

When did you first learn how to swim?  When I was 4 years old

Favorite place in Long Beach? Alien Artifacts on 4th street

Who is your fictional side-kick? Leslie Knope-she's optimistic and loves waffles!

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Max Alvarado

Silverado Prep Class Instructor

Years as Lifeguard: 6 years

Favorite hobbies? Frisbee golf and running on the beach

You're making the perfect sandwich, what's on it? Italian bread, chicken, fresh mozzarella, marinara sauce

Who's your fictional side-kick? Spongebob for the laughs

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Omar Monroy

Silverado Prep Class Instructor

Years as Lifeguard: 6 years

When did you first learn how to swim? 8th grade

Who's your fictional side-kick? Donkey from Shrek- he would be a great conversation starter!

Favorite place in Long Beach? Enrique's Mexican Restaurant

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Paige Gurich

Silverado Prep Class Instructor

Years as Lifeguard: 8 years

Your favorite place in Long Beach? Farmers market at Marine Stadium

You're making the perfect sandwich, what's in it? Prosciutto, mozzarella, arugula, and pesto

When did you first learn how to swim? As soon as I could walk!

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