Our Coaches
Coaching, Refined
Behind every great athlete is a coach that cares…
The experienced coaches of Ripon Aquatics have produced many strong athletes over the years, and look forward to the opportunity to make every athlete the best that they can be.
Erik Zador Head Coach for USA Swimming, Extended Swimming, Ripon Sea Lions, Ripon Water Polo, Ripon HS Swimming & PoloSwimming Experience:
Erik was a 4-year high school varsity swimmer receiving first places at SAC-Joaquin Sections in all events at the Frosh-Soph and Varsity levels. He also received high school Athlete of the Year Awards.
1997 Olympic Trial Times in the butterfly and freestyle
1998 West Valley Water Polo and UOP Water Polo and Swimming
2000-2004: Head coach of the Manteca Dolphins Recreational Swim Team
2008: Ripon Aquatics USS Swim coach
Water Polo Experience:
1997 Delta Junior College Water Polo MVP
1998 West Valley Water Polo and UOP Water Polo and Swimming
2004 Head Coach of the Modesto High School Varsity Boys Water Polo Team
In 2011, Erik’s Ripon HS water polo team went 11-wins 3-losses in its inaugural season and qualified for Sac-Joaquin Sections.
