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ABOUT LONG BEACH SWIM CLUB

Our Story

Since 1967, "Beach Club" has nurtured and trained competitive swimmers who go on to compete in college and even achieve Olympic trial status. We are the only small USA Swim team program that has had 4 Olympic Trial qualifiers. As a boutique competitive swim club, our training is geared towards achieving maximum strength and avoiding injury.

Meet the Coaches

All coaches at Long Beach Swim Club are certified members of USA swimming and members of ASCA. We pride ourselves on cutting edge teaching methods and regularly attend seminars and clinics.

Head Coach

Teresa Pascuzzo

Dr. Teresa Pascuzzo has been the head coach of Beach Swim Club for the past 30+ years. Teresa is currently a level 5 ASCA Coach.

Coach

Nathan Walter

Nate is an associate head coach for Beach Swim club, and heads up Beach's Senior Program. Nathan grew up within the Beach program. Nate won league 3 times for Wilson High School in backstroke, IM and was part of all the winning relays. Nathan attended USC and represented the university, graduating with honors and has come home to help others achieve success.

Coach

Josh Dannhauser

Josh hails from South Africa, where he started swimming at the age of 6. He swam for Auburn University and University of Wisconsin-Madison. His career highlights include: BIG 10 Bronze Medalist, NCAA All American, and 4X NCAA Qualifier. Josh individually trains athletes who wish to improve their technique or racing skills. Josh heads up the Age-Group swimmers for Beach.

Coach

Abigail Hasting-Tharp

Abby is our coordinator for our Pathways Swim School.

Coach

Emily Lester

Emily coaches the Age Group team for Beach.

Stroke Specialist

Santiago Grassi

Stroke Specialist Santi Grassi is Beach Club's newest edition to the team! His career highlights include being a 2X Olympian (Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021) and an 8X National Record holder. He is offering individual instruction to advanced competitive swimmers.