Building Champions, One Stroke at a Time: Coach Melina

Today, we’re thrilled to take a moment to celebrate someone truly special: Coach Melina! On her birthday, we not only want to wish her the happiest of days, but also recognize the incredible impact she has on our Alto Swim Club family.

Coach Melina brings years of experience, passion, and dedication to our coaching staff. She is a model of organization, setting high standards, and consistently motivating her swimmers to strive for excellence in and out of the pool.

She leads our Discovery 2 and Discovery 3 groups, where her leadership and guidance have played a key role in helping athletes qualify for our championship meets: Age Group Championships and Far Western Championships. Her commitment to developing young swimmers is evident every day, and we are so grateful for the energy and heart she brings to our program.

Thank you, Coach Melina, for everything you do. We’re incredibly lucky to have you on the team.

Happy Birthday! 

Coach Melina Fun Facts!
Favorite Alto Memory: 2024-2025 Christmas Party
Favorite Swim Memory: 1982 Age Group International Meet (Poland), 100 BR SCM - 4th Place, behind the Doped East Germans (1st, 2nd and 3rd)
Favorite Olympian/Role Model: Mark Spitz
Hobbies: Orchids
Pets: Gino Gold - the Dog
Favorite Travel spot/Travel Destination you’d want to visit: Alaska