Nate Burkhart
Head Coach
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Heyo Larkey!! Lucky to
be Head Coach for another fantastic season. Outside of the summer,
I've been working hard over at Mountain Hardwear HQ on the
Sportswear team as a Product Line Coordinator.
Here's a little more
about me;
5 year old Nate started swimming on Larkey along
with his family of 3 swimming siblings. I've since been a part of
Terrapins year round swim team and Varsity all 4 years at College
Park High School. I'm known for breaking records at Larkey
throughout my life in Freestyle, Butterfly & IM. I have a
number of top finishes at NCS along with qualifying for Sectionals
just before Junior Nationals.
One of my favorite
accomplishments/memories as a swimmer was finishing first in my
high school league in the 200 freestyle with my best friend,
Michal, just a lane over. This was a heartfelt moment that I will
never forget. Michal and I swam year round on Terrapins, we were
inseparable in the pool and always knew how to make practices
hilariously fun, while at the same time knowing when to put in
the work that would pay off in competition.
A few of my own values
consist of integrity and clear communication along with hard work
to achieve self-set goals. I also would not be able to succeed
without the amazing community of close friends surrounding me. I
believe if you strive to be your ideal role model every single day,
it will not only make you a better person, but also help bring up
everyone around you.
Lastly, always remember
to have fun no matter what you're doing! I love anything music, the
beach, and fitness! Swimming in the ocean, listening to feel good
music, catching all the sun's rays, getting a daily workout in, or
just spending quality time with close friends no matter where we
are. As long as each day has just one of these things, I’m
doing something right.
Favorite
stroke: Butterfly
Favorite pre meet meal: Avocado toast & a
juice or a smoothie
Favorite post meet meal: An infinite amount
of sushi rolls plus fried rice
Favorite Larkey tradition: Campouts, Conference
Themes, & duct taping my brother to that pole!!
Favorite Jam that gets me
dancing: Right Back - Khalid (feat. Boogie Wit a
Hoodie)
Thomas Seibel
Coach
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Hi Sharks! I am happy to be
back at Larkey. Currently, I am a Sophomore at DVC. but
planning on attending UC Davis in the Fall. My
accomplishments include making County in Freestyle and Academic
Honors at DVC. I joined Larkey as a 13-year old who had
no idea how to swim. With the help and encouragement of
my coaches, I ended up having an amazing experience. I
want the swimmers to have the same amazing experience that I
had. My interests outside of swimming are working out,
handing out with my friends, and keeping up with my
schoolwork.
Leilani Ames
Coach
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Hey Sharks! I'm super excited for my first season
as a Larkey Assistant Coach! Currently, I'm finishing my last
semester at DVC then I will be transferring to SFSU in the fall for
my bachelors in Political Science, before continuing on to getting
my teaching credentials.
I started competitive swimming as a Sophomore in
High School where I grew to love Backstroke and pasta feeds.
After High School I began teaching swim lessons at Splash Walnut
Creek, which helped my truly understand each stroke so I could not
only explain it but also do them better then before. My
interests outside of the pool include anything artsy, gardening and
camping.
Favorite
stroke: Tie between backstroke and
breaststroke
Favorite pre meet
meal: A
smoothie with lots of greens and mango for
sweetness
Favorite post meet meal:
Homemade Mac and Cheese
Thomas Davies
Coach
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My name is Thomas
Davies. I am looking forward to coaching at Larkey this
summer.
I have been a member of
the SHARKS Swim Team for almost 16 years and have made
lifelong close friends. I am not a very strong person
physically, so most of my ability to swim comes from getting the
technique right. As a coach, I will focus on making sure to teach
the proper technique to the swimmers as early as
possible.
Outside of swimming I
enjoy running, biking and hanging out with my
friends.
Favorite
stroke: Backstroke
Favorite pre meet
meal: Burrito
Favorite post meet
meal: Pizza
Favorite Larkey
tradition: The
Campout and duct taping a Burkhart to that pole.
Kyle Burkhart
Coach
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Hi! I am Kyle
Burkhart. One of my favorite memories of Larkey was when my
11/12 medley relay team broke the Larkey record. I want all
the swimmers to be as fast as they can and proud of what they can
accomplish. I love swimming, water polo and other sports like
lacrosse, soccer, basketball and football. Outside of sports, I
like working out and playing video games.
Jackson Simmons
Coach
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I'm currently attending
Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo. During this off season,
I've been learning how to surf and play ukulele!
I've been swimming
competitively since I was 6 years old. A fun fact about me is
that I will eat anything and everything.
I hope the swimmers/team
will achieve self-discipline and accountability this season.
Outside of swimming I like to cook food, explore new sceneries and
powerlifting.
Favorite
stroke: Breaststroke
Favorite pre meet
meal: Jamba Juice and Noah's bagel
Favorite post meet
meal: Sushi!
Favorite Larkey
tradition: 15-18 Rafting trip
Favorite jam that
gets me dancing: Living It Up - Damian
Marley
Ashley Larson
Junior Coach
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Hey Sharks! I'll be back
for my third year as a junior coach this year and can't wait to see
y'all once the season starts! I'm currently playing softball (Left
Field) for Belmont University, however I'm aiming to continue my
sophomore year rowing for another university. Depending on where I
end up, I may continue on the track towards a major in Philosophy,
or I may move more towards Writing/English with a minor in
Nutrition. A fun fact about me is I love to bake or make beef jerky
with my dad! I hope that this season we're all a little
more thankful for everything around us and that
we're all able to band together as one. I love hiking, playing with
my dog, baking/cooking, and being active in general. Looking
forward to seeing the Larkey fam! Go sharks!
Favorite swim
stroke: Breaststroke
Favorite
pre meet meal: Smoothie or fruit
Favorite pre meet meal: Acai bowl or
tacos
Favorite Larkey tradition: Anything Conference. I. Love.
Conference.
Favorite jam that gets me
dancing: Anything country, specifically Luke
Combs
Anna Mills
Junior Coach
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Hey everyone! My name
is Anna Mills:) I am finally a senior at Acalanes High
School and am headed to Chapman University for my next 4 years! My
biggest accomplishment is winning a trophy that was bigger than me
when I was five at the OMPA Bottoms-Up Meet. I hope that I can help
some young Sharks get big trophies too! I value good sportsmanship,
both towards your teammates and others, and positivity. I think
that a good attitude will not just help their swimming but many
other aspects of their lives! I believe that a combination of focus
on technique, hard work, a positive attitude and fun(!!!) will lead
to swimming improvements and a great summer. I like working
out, reading, hanging out with friends, but above all, food.
Can’t wait for an amazing summer!
Favorite stroke:
Breaststroke
Favorite pre meet
meal: Banana
Favorite post meet
meal: Everything!
Favorite Larkey
tradition: Human whirlpool!
Favorite jam that gets
me dancing: Starship
Ronnie Atencion
Junior Coach
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My name is
Ronnie Atencion, but you can call me RJ. I will be a
Senior at College Park High School this fall. I have
been swimming since I was 7 years old. I joined Larkey when I
was 10. I can't imagine swimming for any other team. I
hope to continue on the Larkey spirit with new and old
swimmers. If I'm not swimming, I'm playing Water Polo or
video games. Looking forward to seeing everyone this
summer.
Favorite stroke: Freestyle
Favorite pre meet
meal: Jamba
Juice ( Ordering off their secret menu)
Favorite
post meet meal: Burger
and Vanilla Milkshake
Favorite
Larkey tradition: Spirit
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