Coaches are integral to our mission of developing and supporting young swimmers in our community. It is their job to guide them to excellence in the pool, and instill in them the tools they need to succeed beyond the competition. Our Coaching Staff is responsible for developing and leading the swimming aspects of the swim team, such as planning practices and meets, teaching swimming techniques, providing swimmer feedback, and encouraging all swimmers.
We are pleased to announce that Jennifer La Perle will take over the reins of the Dolphins program for our 2023 season. As a former Dolphin, collegiate swimmer, and former Dolphins Assistant Coach, Jennifer not only has a personal relationship with many of our swim families but understands the culture of the Dolphins program.
Training Philosophy
The West Sacramento Dolphins (WSST) is a not-for-profit swim organization located in West Sacramento, California. Our team has been an active part of our community and developing swimmers since 1991.
As coaches, we take a long-term athlete development (LTAD) view of swimming, seeing the swimmer's career as an endurance event, not a sprint. We also find that swimmers who learn better stroke techniques early, will inherently swim faster and smarter races.
WSST Coaches stress the ownership of the athlete in the process of their improvement and achievement. Concepts of intrinsic feedback are introduced, along with goal setting, accountability and a vision for the future of their swimming.
West Sacramento Swim Team has a variety of programs to help all levels of swimmers meet their goals. From swim clinics to our recreational swimming team, our instructors and coaches aim to teach athletes how to swim and then help them excel to the highest levels. Through the sport of swimming, we strive to develop the character, skills, and desire necessary for each swimmer to maximize his or her potential.
2024 Coaching Staff
Updated May 6, 2024
JENNA LA PERLE, Head Coach
TINA BECERRA (MISTLER), Assistant Coach (6 and Under)
DANIEL SIBAYAN, Assistant Coach
ALFONSO RIVERA, Assistant Coach
SARAH MOORE, Assistant Coach
ALANA YUZON, Assistant Coach
DJ Castro, Assistant Coach
