Coaches & Directors

John Salvino

Head Coach & Masters/Adults Coach

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     Coach John is the coach of the CROCODILES Junior/AG-IA swimmers as well as the Adult (Masters) swimmers. He has coached 4 years with the Corona Aquatics Team, both as Age-Group coach and Adult coach. Before this he served 3 seasons as Assistant Swim Coach at California Baptist University where he had the privilege to coach numerous NAIA All Americans, National Champions and NAIA National Record Holders. He also coached High School and Masters before this.  He earned a BS in Kinesiology (Human Movement) at Cal State Fullerton and graduate studies in Kinesiology (Physiology of Exercise). He holds an American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Level III Certification. He was previously certified by the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

     Coach John’s competitive swimming career began in 1972 at High School and in AAU (before USA Swimming).  He returned to swimming in his 30’s as a student at Mount San Antonio Community College in 1994. At Mt. SAC John was voted “MVP” by his teammates in ’94 and awarded “Most Improved Swimmer” in 1996.  He has been involved in United States Masters Swimming (USMS) since 1994, where has competed at numerous Masters Meets and Open Water competitions, including 3 National Championships and 1 FINA World Championships. He placed 9^th in 2008 and 10^th in 1996 in the 1500 Freestyle at USMS Long Course Nationals.  

     John has swum under or worked with at least 15 great coaches who have influenced how he looks at swimming.

Ryley A Marble

Novice and Age Group Coach

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     Coach Ryley loves the water and has been involved with swimming his whole life. While attending  high school he competed for the Santiago High School Team right here in Corona. He is currently certified in CPR and First Aid, as well as a carded coach member of USA Swimming. Coach Ryley began working with the Crocodiles in June of 2008 teaching swim lessons. He continues to teach lessons as well as coaching both  Novice and  Age Group II. Ryley loves working with kids of all ages both in and out of the water. Coach Ryley is an active member of his church, serving as a leader for the 8th grade boys and is currently working towards completing his general education college requirement, at Riverside Community College.