November 2026 Age Group Swimmer of the Month: Lucas Liu
Lucas has been with Alto since 2021 and swims for Coach Richie in Age Group Gold! He has higher than 90% attendance every month and works hard at practice every day. His diligent work in Age Group Bronze, Silver, and Gold has earned him many Age Group Champ and Far Western Qualifying Times! Lucas is a stellar example for his teammates and shows us all what hard work can help us achieve.
This past month, during the third round of the Alto Grand Prix, Lucas was the leader in the 12-year-old men's category. Lucas competed skillfully in all of his events, placing 2nd in the 200 free, 200 fly, & 200 IM and taking 4th in both the 200 back & 200 breast.
Congratulations and great job, Lucas!
Favorite Alto Memory: Lost Dutchman Bus Rides and Meaningful Conversations
Most Challenging Workout: Fly & Free 75’s in Age Group Silver / 200 IM Preparation Sets in Age Group Gold
Best Advice from an Alto Coach: Racing Mentality - Go Out Fast! & Don’t Be Too Hard On Yourself
Favorite Celebration: Dancing & Eating Good Food
Favorite Food: Good Burgers
Favorite Books: Sapiens, Gold in the Water, K2, Unbroken & Biographies
About Alto Swim Club
Alto Swim Club is a year-round USA Swimming club serving Peninsula families in Palo Alto, Mountain View, Menlo Park, Redwood City, Foster City, Portola Valley, East Palo Alto, Los Altos, Stanford, Atherton, and surrounding Bay Area communities.
From learn-to-swim lessons and stroke development to youth competitive swimming, fitness programs, high school swim training, and high-performance competition, Alto provides professional coaching and long-term athlete development from a swimmer’s first experience through the national level.
Looking for a youth competitive swim team, USA Swimming club, year-round swim program, or swim team tryouts in the Palo Alto area? Explore Alto Swim Club programs and find the right starting point for your swimmer.
Alto offers swimming programs at multiple locations throughout the Mid-Peninsula, including:
Stanford University, Avery Aquatic Center
235 Sam McDonald Mall, Stanford, CA 94305
JLS Middle School
480 E Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Greene Middle School
750 N California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Alpine Hills Swim & Tennis
4139 Alpine Rd, Portola Valley, CA 94028
Alto Swim Club also offers programs at additional locations throughout Palo Alto and the surrounding Peninsula.
Ready to swim with Alto? Explore our programs, register for swim lessons, or learn more about joining Alto Swim Club.