2026 Sharks Swim Team Coaching Staff:
HEAD COACH
Kristine Grim is a graduate of UC Berkeley and the SJSU Teacher Credential Program. She swam at Cloverdale Swim Team (VAL) and West Valley Aquatic Team in her youth. She has coached at Cloverdale Cabana Club, South Valley Swim Team, and De Anza Cupertino Aquatics. She restarted the Los Ranchitos swim team in 1995 at the request of members. Kristine also serves as Aquatics Director and Treasurer at LRCC and as Secretary for West Valley Youth Theater. She has 2 adult children, a husband, Chris, and a Red Fox Lab named Jack. She currently works at Leigh High School.
“Fun, friends, and fundamentals” is Kristine’s philosophy. GO SHARKS!
SENIOR ASSISTANT COACHES:
Carina German
Matt Pinschmidt
ASSISTANT COACHES:
Liam Barstow
Chase Bissell
Caitie Cassell
Patrick Fought
Jade Sears
Dash Stout
2026 Parent Committee:
Annie Barlesi (Volunteer Coordinator)
Monica Eeg (Sharks Apparel & Ribbons Coordinator)
Andrew Law (Snack Bar Coordinator)
Amber O’Brien (Meet Data Lead)
Christie Pinschmidt (VAL Rep., Team Data Lead)
Talia Scianna (Meet Set-Up/Clean-Up Coordinator)
2026 Sharks Managers:
Laura Conlan
Joyce Tune (VAL Rep & VAL Secretary)
