New Head Coach
Great news everyone! As of March 14th 2011, the search for a new head coach is over. Tom Lebherz has accepted the position as the Makos new head coach, effective April 1, 2011. Tom has been successfully coaching in the Bay Area for more than three decades, primarily in San Jose, and has had swimmers who have made it all the way to Olympic Trials. Tom is an American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Level V Coach (the highest level), and is the Pacific Swimming Distance Coach, which involves bringing select swimmers to Colorado Springs to swim in the Olympic Training Center. Tom is a positive person, and is passionate and energetic about coaching, and he knows how to communicate with kids. He’s also been a teacher for over thirty years, and has coached athletes at all age levels.
Several of Tom’s current athletes will be following him to the Makos team. This will include approximately 10 senior age boys and girls, four of whom are sectional caliber swimmers. These kids will help form that “top of the pyramid” that is so important to building a comprehensive and quality program. Tom will be bringing his senior swimmers to our pool for a practice. This will be a great opportunity for our swimmers and parents to get a good look at Tom’s coaching style, the rapport he has with his athletes, and most importantly to see what he has accomplished with these athletes. Please extend a warm welcome to Coach Tom when you get the chance!
Makos in the News The Morgan Hill Times featured an article online about the Makos recent peformance at the San Jose Junior+/Senior Meet and the Santa Cruz Meet. Read Makos in the News Section to view this and all other past news and media articles about the Makos.
Meet Write Ups The Makos competed in the Santa Cruz County Aquatics Meet on September 25 and 26, 2010 as well as the San Jose Aquatics Junior+/Senior Meet on October 2 and 3, 2010. Read Writeup for the Santa Cruz Meet and Writeup of the San Jose Junior+/Senior Meet.
Makos 2010 Labor Day Meet Results 2010 Labor Day Short Course Meet hosted by the Makos. Read Makos Performance Meet Summary, and view the Official Results posted to Pacific Swimming.
Makos Sectional Results Please click here to read Coach Scott’s write up of the Makos performance at the recent Sectional Meet.
Meet Results San Jose Aquatics at Gunderson High School, June 12-13 2010. Read Meet Summary.
Meet Results The Makos hosted a long course meet from April 30 - May 2, 2010. Many new Junior Olympics, PC-A and PC-B times, and over 85% personal bests achieved. Read the official Meet Results from Pacific Swimming. Please click here to read the coaches Meet Summary.
Meet Results On April 24 2010: 10 and Under Championships in San Jose. A swimmer must achieve a PC-A Time in either the 9-10, 8-Under or 6-Under Categories. Please click here to see the official Meet Results from Pacific Swimming.
News Update Click Here to read Morgan Hill Times Coverage of the Cabrillo Long Course Meet the Makos attended on April 17-18.
Cabrillo Long Course Meet Results – On April 17-18 2010, the Cabrillo Threshers hosted the first long course meet of the season. Please click here to read the Meet Summary from the head coach and read the Official Results posted by Pacific Swimming.
Far Westerns Meet Results – The Pacific Swimming Short Course Far Western Championships were held at the Morgan Hill Aquatic Center from April 8 -11 2010. Please read the Far Westerns Meet Summary, and click here to see the time qualifications and information about this meet.
News Update Click Here for Morgan Hill Times coverage of the Far Westerns.
News Update Read here for Morgan Hill Times coverage of Makos performance at the Spring Junior Olympics.
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Please click on the links below to see local media coverage of our swim team and our swimmers:
Morgan Hill Times October 6, 2010 Makos Article
Morgan Hill Times July 30, 2010 Makos Sectional Article
Morgan Hill Times June 17, 2010 Makos Article
Morgan Hill Times April 20, 2010 Long Course Article
Morgan Hill Times March 30, 2010 coverage of Makos participation in the Spring Junior Olympics
Morgan Hill Times March 02,2010 coverage of Makos performance at the Gilroy Gators Swim Meet
Morgan Hill Times Coverage of Makos performance in Memorial Cup Challenge
