Coaches

The Carmichael Beavers would like to announce the return of Rob Marty as head coach for the 2008 season. Rob has coached the Beavers for a total of 12 years and swam as a child on the Beaver swim team for 13 seasons. We are also pleased to announce our new assistant coach, Jennifer Leopold. Jennifer most recently swam for the University of San Diego and formerly swam at Loretto High School where she earned most valuable varsity swimmer.

As Head Coach of the Carmichael Beavers Swim Team for 15 years, Rob brings a lot of experience to the swimmers.  He started swimming at the age of 2 and has been in the water ever since.  His favorite stroke is the butterfly and Rob swam his best time in college; 23.9 seconds swimming the 50.  With the encouragement of his dad, Rob started coaching basketball and football in 1985 at Schweitzer and added swimming to his resume a few years later with Carmichael Beavers.  Rob says the best part of his job is seeing the joy on a kid’s face when they are having fun and improving.

Rob’s vision for the team is competitive, improving swimmers reaching their goals resulting in multiple future Olympic swimmers.  He’d also like all the happy parents winning the lottery to donate our own 50 meter pool to Carmichael Park.  And last but not least, to win at least 2 meets this season.

Rob is married to Yolanda and has 4 children - Jessica 15, Andrew 13, Samantha 8 (soon to be 9), and Zachary 2.  Of course, who can forget the other family members – Mattie (the dog) and Scanner (the cat).  In his spare time, Rob likes whitewater rafting, water polo refereeing, and sleeping.

Coach Rob’s most embarrassing moment was in 1974 when he was swimming the 25 Free during the finals at championships and he had to stop halfway to pull up his swim suit.

How to avoid swimmer's ear:

• Dry your ears thoroughly after swimming or bathing. Dry only your outer ear slowly and gently with a soft towel or cloth. Never insert your finger or any other object into your ear.
• Practice self-care. Mix 1 part white vinegar with 1 part alcohol to make an effective eardrop to use before and after swimming. Pour 1 teaspoon of the solution into each ear and let it drain back out. This mixture may help prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi that can cause swimmer's ear.
• Never attempt to dig out excess or hardened earwax with items such as a cotton swab, paper clip or hairpin. Using these items can pack material deeper into your ear canal and irritate the thin skin inside your ear.
  
• Avoid substances that may irritate your ear, such as hair sprays and hair dyes. Or put cotton balls in your ears when applying these products.
  
• If you already have an ear infection, talk to your doctor before you swim.