Rick came to the Corvallis Aquatic Team in September of 1990 with a master’s degree in exercise physiology from the University of Northern Colorado and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Willamette University. He swam competitively for 10 years and has been coaching swimmers since 1987.
 
Rick began coaching for the Hickam Hurricanes in Honolulu, Hawaii. After a year in Hawaii, he moved to the University of Northern Colorado to work on his master’s and gain collegiate coaching experience with their women’s varsity swim team. Upon completing his degree in December 1989, he moved to the Las Vegas Gold Swim Team in Nevada. There he served as assistant coach in charge of the developmental team and team recruiting. Rick has been a licensed massage technician since April 1994. In his life beyond swimming, Rick enjoys family adventures with his wife and two boys along with surfing, skiing, and paddle boarding.

Coaching Achievements: 4-time National Junior Team Coach; 2-time National Team Coach; 2011 USA Swimming World Junior Championships (Peru) Coach; 1995 Oregon Swimming Age Group Coach of the Year; 1996, 1997, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 Oregon Swimming Senior Coach of the Year.  

Brandon started on the Corvallis Aquatic team as a swimmer in the summer of 2002. He swam with CAT through high school and represented them at the 2016 Olympic Trials where he competed in the 200 Backstroke and 1500 Freestyle. Brandon swam at the University of Utah for 4 years where he earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Kinesiology.

During his time in Utah, Brandon coached the developmental groups at the South Davis Aquatic Team and was the head swim coach for East High School. Outside of the pool Brandon enjoys reading good books, game nights, and spending time with his wife, family, and friends.

Theo began coaching for CAT in 2024 and currently coaches the Novice, Junior, and Masters groups. His swimming journey started at age 8 in Germany and took him to clubs in North Carolina, Las Vegas, and Spain. Of all the teams he swam for, he says CAT’s program helped him grow the most; both as an athlete and as an individual. After earning his degree and competing for Whitman College in Walla Walla, Theo returned to Corvallis to give back to the team that shaped him. 

A creative and energetic person, Theo enjoys spending time outdoors and pursuing his creativity in digital and film photography. He also serves as a Volunteer Firefighter for Corvallis. Theo loves sharing his passion for swimming and hopes to inspire the next generation of CAT athletes to work hard, have fun, and chase their goals.

Malia began coaching for the Corvallis Aquatic Team at the beginning of 2025. She mainly works with the 10&U age group and has also worked with the Masters. Malia swam with the team for around 12 years and during her time was a swimmer representative. She is excited to continue her journey with CAT as a coach!

Aside from coaching for CAT, Malia is a swim instructor at Timberhill Athletic Club for swimmers ages 1-70 and also participated in the OSU Nike Swim Camp as a coach. She is currently attending Oregon State University with a major in biology. When away from the pool, Malia enjoys playing sports and staying active, hanging out in the sun, and spending time with friends and family.

Kate grew up in Colorado Springs, where she swam competitively for 10 years and coached for several summers. She recently moved to Corvallis after graduating from Arizona State University with a Master's degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a Bachelor's degree In Biomedical Sciences. Kate swam on the Swim Club at ASU for four years and served on the team's leadership board as the president, vice president, and event coordinator during her time there. Outside of swimming, Kate enjoys running, hiking, snowboarding, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

Katie grew up in Phoenix, Arizona where she swam for Phoenix Swim Club for several years. In high school, Katie developed a particular interest in open water swimming, and has participated in open water swims across the country since then. She graduated from Arizona State University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and is pursuing an actuarial career. In college, Katie participated with the Swim Club at ASU and coached for the team after graduation. Outside of swimming, Katie loves hiking, reading, exploring the PNW, and spending time with her friends and family.