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 Michael R KauffmanHead CoachEmail
Head Coach Mike
Kauffman came to Swim Torrance from the University of Southern
California where he earned a BA in Communication. Mike swam on the
Varsity Men’s team for four years under legendary coach Mark
Schubert. During his time at USC, Mike was an NCAA Championships
qualifier and multiple Pac-10 Championship finalist in the 400 IM,
500 Freestyle, 1650 Freestyle and 200 Butterfly. During his final
year at USC, Mike was a volunteer assistant coach for current USC
Head Coach Dave Salo. Mike’s prep swimming career took place
at Parkview High School in Lilburn, and Dynamo Swim Club in Atlanta
Georgia where Mike swam for USA Swimming Master Coach Ed Spencer.
Mike also coaches for the Laps Masters swim team. Mike currently
lives in San Pedro with his dogs Lola and Patrick.
 Jim MakutaCoachEmail
Coach Jim
Makuta started his age group career by
competing with Santa Monica Swim Club (now known as
TSM), and prepped at Santa Monica High. While at
Santa Monica High, Jim made high school All American
in the 100 breaststroke and 200IM and in 1968, Jim competed in
the Olympic Trials in the 100m Breaststroke. Jim went on
to attend San Diego State where he earned a degree
in Education and a minor in Biology. During his
college swimming career, Jim made national cuts in the 100
breaststroke and 200 IM. Since then, Jim has coached two
seasons of swimming with Santa Monica College, two seasons with San
Diego State, one season with University High School in San Diego,
and is in his fifth year with El Segundo High. Recently, Coach Jim
retired from the Los Angeles County Fire Dept. Lifeguard Division.
Currently he is certified as a national high school and USA
swimming coach and as an EMT as well.
 Julie L ThorsonHead Age Group CoachEmail
Coach Julie Wood
(Thorson) graduated from Fairfield University in Connecticut
in 2000, and holds a BS degree in both Information Systems and
Marketing. Julie was a 4 year Varsity Swimmer while at Fairfield
and she currently holds school records in both
the 100 Meter Backstroke (1/99) and 100 Yard Backstroke
(2/99) and went to ECACs in her Junior year. Julie received
her Masters in Education from Pepperdine University in July 2003
and is currently a Technology teacher at South Torrance
High School. Previous to coaching with Swim Torrance she was the
coach at South High for 7 years. She has also coached with the El
Segundo Masters Swim Club, Notre Dame Academy, and Islip
Aquatics. Julie currently is a Level 2 coach with the
American Swim Coaches Association.
 Tyler StorieCoachEmail
Coach Tyler Storie began swimming with the Corvallis Aquatic
Team (CAT) in Oregon, where he qualified for, and was elected team
captain of, the 2002 USA Swimming National Junior Team. During his
time at University of Southern California, he studied Kinesiology
and was a four year member of the Men’s Varsity Swim Team. He
was named “Most Spirited” his Junior year, and
“Team Captain” his Senior year. Tyler is a three time
Olympic Trials qualifier in 1500m freestyle (200, 2004, 2008) and
the current Chair of the Athletes Executive Committee for USA
Swimming. Tyler continues to train for a variety of endurance
sports including Open Water Swimming , Marathons and Triathlons.
His sister Malia swam for Oregon State University, Brother Logan
currently swims for the University of Florida, Sister Sloan
currently swims for West Virginia University.
 Ranier RoqueCoachEmail
Coach Ranier Roque
is a native South Bay swimmer from Carson High School. He was a 50,
200, and 500 free swimmer and set many records there. Besides
swimming at Carson High, Coach Ranier ran cross country and played
tennis. Before coaching Swim Torrance, he worked at the Torrance
plunge as a lifeguard and water instructor for 5 years. One of
Coach Ranier’s passions is to drive his Mini Cooper and
race it on the track. He is currently tring to get sponsored by an
Italian team for auto crossing/canyon running. Right now Coach
Ranier is going to Cerritos College taking up the dental program so
he can transfer to a university and become a dentist.
 Christine A KruseCoachEmail
Coach Christine Kruse graduated from Loyola
Marymount University in 2005 with a BA in Political
Science. Christine was a Varsity swimmer through
high school where she competed in the 100 backstroke and the 200
freestyle. Christine went on to swim her first
year of college before retiring and becoming a
coach. She has coached for the El Segundo Sea
Turtles, El Segundo Masters Team, and spent 6 years with South
Torrance High School. Currently Christine
teaches Social Studies at South Torrance High
School. Christine
currently is a Level 1 coach with the American Swim Coaches
Association.
 Ashley MusickCoachEmail
Ashley Musick is the dry land coach for Swim
Torrance. Ashley has a personal training certification from the
National Academy of Sports Medicince, she is currently working on
her certification for a strength and conditioning specialist from
the National Strength and Conditioning
Association. Ashley is also finishing her degree in pre physical
therapy and plans to attend California Baptist University for her
graduate degree in Athletic Training. Ashley also currently works
at California State University Dominguez Hills as a Student
Athletic Trainer. Prior to joining Swim Torrance Ashley has worked
with many athletes on an individual basis educating them on proper
nutrition for an athlete, improving technique, skill, endurance,
and performance in their individual sports.
 Diane GallasSubstitute CoachEmail
Coach Diane has
been with Swim Torrance as a coach since 2007. Diane graduted from
UCLA with a degree in History. While in college Diane competed for
the Varsity Women's team in the 500 free, 100 & 200 back. Diane
helped her team at Pac 10s and NCAAs. In her years of swimming,
Diane has swam under Mark Schubert, Bill Rose, and Cindy Gallagher.
Diane has been a coach with the El Segundo Sea Turtles, Beverly
Hills High School, Santa Monica Masters Swim Club, and the El
Segundo Masters Club.
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