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!
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
Sam Dupray
Silverado Lead Instructor
Bio coming soon!
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!
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!
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
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!
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
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
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!