Niko Rossi

I am a motivated and experienced Novice/Age Group Swim Coach who focuses on prioritizing swimmers individually to achieve collective success. My goal is to create an environment where swimmers have no choice but to thrive. The three driving principles I employ at all times are:

1. Respect

2. Responsibility

3. Resilience

As a coach I will never demand respect. I will always earn it. Young swimmers are not receptive to demands and by inviting them to listen and participate, through every interaction, each swimmer has a unique opportunity to succeed.

I believe that swimmers at all levels from Beginner to National must be responsible for their progress. I also believe that, as coaches, we share this responsibility by providing direction and attainable goals. There is never a time to sit back and be comfortable with where we are at. Improvement is vital to the success of any swimming program.

My goal is to instill trust in my swimmers by coaching with integrity. By proactively building trust, swimmers will always have an opportunity to move forward from set-backs. I will always guide my swimmers on their journey through the sport but also in life. Life is in fact what makes us resilient.

As a coach, my priority is to give back to the community that gave me a sense of direction in life.

So many individuals in swimming made a huge, positive impact on my development that I can continue that tradition.

I always like to include a statement that reflects my personal belief system:

We often believe that the only way forward is the path we can see, but we fail to see that someone else’s path may work better for them.

• Achieved multiple first place finishes at Championships in my first season of summer league coaching
• Single-handedly built out my program at CSTE from three to over 20 swimmers at our north facility. This expansion included creating two new developmental groups to facilitate practices versus the original one
• Started with zero qualifying times for Age Group Championships last year and now have over 21 events across 5 athletes
• Took one 14/u athlete to the 2024 Senior Classic for two qualified events

• Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid conducted by American Red Cross Date Completed: 06/19/2022 (In process of renewal)
• Safety Training for Swim Coaches Online Only Certificate conducted by American Red Cross Date Completed: 04/17/2023 Valid Period: 2 Years Certificate ID: 016E7MB
• In progress of renewing CPR certifications to remain in Good Standing with USA Swimming
• Open to completing more certifications found in USA swimming, ASCA, etc.

• Advancement through swimming programs for over 10 years
• Started swimming at the YMCA level with what was then East County Tiger sharks (TSC) in 2012
• Transitioned with YMCA to USA Swimming in 2013 as SDY and began competing at all levels in SI
• Attended Junior Olympics for various events while training under SDY
• Transitioned to CAST for further development
• Attended various championship meets with CAST through high school
• Competed with West Hills High School Varsity Swim team for 4 years
• CIF Qualifier/Swimmer - 4 Years
• Transitioned to Heartland Swimming Association for remainder of high school and post-graduation
• Training focused with HSA not competitive
• Transitioned to Master’s Swimming 2021