Mission Valley YMCA
MASTERS SWIM 		 
   

Masters coach Dale Shimato directs a morning workout at Mission Valley YMCA on Friars Road.

 

Meet the Coaches

Dale Shimato

Dale Shimato has been a swim coach for more than 20 years. His experience spans many levels, including novice, junior college, Division 1 collegiate and masters teams.

This California native was born in Los Angeles and attended college at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he swam age group. He has been involved in master's swimming in Hawaii and California and is an experienced ocean swimmer.

 

 

Nicolas "Nico" Kintz

Born in France, this two-time Olympian has been coaching at the Y since 2006. Nico Kintz graduated from the University of Georgia in 2004, majoring in exercise and sport science.

His list of athletic achievements include:

  • Finalist in the 4*100m Freestyle at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney
  • Finalist in the 4*200m Freestyle at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens
  • 200m Freestyle National Champion
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association All-American representing the University of Georgia

His three most meaningful accomplishments are:

  • Representing France at the Olympic Games and entering the stadium at the opening ceremonies
  • French National Champion
  • Graduating college the same year of his last Olympic Games

 

 

Scott Smith

Coach Scott Smith brings more than 25 years of experience to the Mission Valley YMCA masters swim program. A swimmer and water polo player in high school and college, he has a master's degree in education and has taught everything from water exercise to lifeguard training to CPR. He was a NCAA Division I Dual-Scholarship Water Polo Player and Swimmer for Fresno State University.

His qualifications include:

  • USA Water Polo Accredited Coach at all levels: age-group, high-school, collegiate, masters, and national
  • United States Swimming Accredited Coach
  • Beach Lifeguard Captain and Instructor
  • US Lifesaving and Lifeguard Instructor
  • WSIT Certified to teach swimming and lifesaving

Scott was a national swim coach for El Salvador, and was a DIII (3) coach of the year at Pomona. He has coached water polo at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Pomona Pitzer, Rancho Bernardo High School, RB Tsunami Water Polo Club, UC San Diego, Miramar College, San Diego Men's Zone, Palomar College, Scripps Ranch High School, La Jolla High School and more.


       
 
  The Mission Valley YMCA Masters Swim Team boasts plentiful weekly workouts with top-notch coaches.  
     
 

Meet the Coaches

Alan Voisard


Coach Alan Voisard learned to swim at a young age and hasn't really come out of the water since. Just looking at this summary of his education and experience could tire you out — nevermind one of his Y masters workouts!

Education/training:

  • Master's degree in exercise physiology
  • Post-graduate work in physical therapeutic exercise
  • Speciality work in aquatic therapeutic exercise

Experience

  • Water Exercise instructor
  • Reebok Spin Cycle Instructor
  • Watsu instructor
  • Coach for 27 years at all levels, including age group, intercollegiate, professional
  • Four-year College All American
  • Professional triathlete
  • Open water distance swimmer
  • Ultra cyclist
  • National and World Age-Group Lifeguard Champion

Enjoys water sports, good wines and time with his wife, Alison.

 

 

Alison Terry

Drop in on one of Alison Terry's workouts and reap the benefits of her 24 years of competitive and coaching experience.

High school, junior college and masters swim teams — Alison has competed in or coached all of them. As a member of the USA National Team and as an Olympic Trial Competitor, she has competed at the highest level of the sport.

Alison currently holds national masters records, numerous San Diego-Imperial swimming age-group and masters records, and still holds a local CIF record!

Matt Pentland

Here's a guy who knows his business. As likely to be on the pool deck or in the water as he is behind a desk, Matt is in charge of aquatics at the Friars Road and Toby Wells YMCA locations.

He has been involved in competitive swimming either as an athlete or coach for more than 20 years.

  • Swam at Ball State University – sprinter, backstroker
  • 3-time Senior National qualifier – 50 Free
  • 2000 Olympic trial qualifier – 50 free
  • Currently holds several SI masters records, both in relays and individual events


Matt enjoys open water swimming, surfing and hanging out with family and friends. He is married to Caroline, and they have two boys, Matthew and William.
Also coaching...
  • Bogdon Deac
  • D.J. Heller
  • Terry Frogely