Hi, my name is Sami and I am so excited to be returning to the Colusa Cyclones coaching staff. I grew up in Colusa and joined the swim team when I was 9 years old. I immediately fell in love with the sport. When I was 15 I obtained my lifeguard certification and became a lifeguard at the Colusa public pool. By my junior year of high school I was teaching private swim lessons and also lifeguarding at the Colusa Racquet Club.
In 2004, the summer I graduated from high school, I was hired on as assistant coach for the Colusa Swim Team. After that I moved to Santa Barbara for college where I worked as a lifeguard, swim instructor and swim team coach at the Montecito YMCA.
Now, I am a mother of 3 and have settled back here in my hometown where I am thrilled to be able to use my experience and expertise in the sport of competitive swimming to help a new generation of Colusa swimmers excel.
Hi, my name is Chloe, and I am so excited to be joining the Colusa Cyclones coaching staff. I grew up in Davis and joined my local swim team at the age of 5, where I quickly developed a love for the sport and the community around it.
Throughout my teenage years and into high school, I had the opportunity to coach swimmers of a variety of ages and skill levels, both with my local team and through city aquatics programs. Those experiences helped me build a strong foundation in coaching.
I moved to Arbuckle four years ago and currently teach science to 8th graders. I’m passionate about working with young individuals and creating a positive, encouraging environment where they can grow, challenge themselves, and succeed both in and out of the water. I look forward to helping swimmers build confidence, refine their technique, and develop a lifelong appreciation for the sport. Can’t wait for a great swim season!
Hello! My name is Nicole, and I’m proud to be part of the Colusa Swim Team family. Born in San Francisco and raised in Alameda, my love for the water started early—at just four years old, I’d join my brother at his swim practices, diving to the bottom of the pool with him. Two years later, I began swimming competitively with the Alameda Alligators, sparking a lifelong passion for aquatic sports.
Over the years, I’ve developed a diverse coaching background in martial arts,
softball, basketball, volleyball, and swimming. I’ve had the privilege of
working with athletes across all ages and developmental stages—from teaching
four-year-olds to move kinesthetically to preparing senior athletes in their
70s for an advanced black belt test. One of my most rewarding experiences was
coaching a karate class for children with disabilities who had been excluded
from regular PE classes. By tailoring instruction to meet their unique needs we
saw remarkable results. Their teacher shared that since starting karate, their
attention and skill improved—a testament to their growth.
I am certified as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard
Instructor, and AID/CPR/AED Instructor. Though I moved to Colusa last June,
this community feels like home since my mom has lived here for 20 years. I’m
thrilled to bring my experience and enthusiasm to the Mini Cyclones program and
look forward to helping young swimmers build confidence and skills in the
water!
