Owner

Program Director

Internationally renowned swimming coach David Marsh is an associate head coach of both the men's and women's programs at Cal.

A 2021 International Swimming Hall of Fame inductee, Marsh is the founder and director of Team Elite Aquatics, considered to be one of the top professional swimming training groups in the United States. Marsh served as the U.S. Olympic Women's Head Coach in 2016 and was a three-time U.S. Olympic Men's Assistant Coach in 1996, 2000 and 2012.

Marsh was the head coach at Auburn from 1990-2007, leading the Tigers to an unparalleled run of success with seven men's NCAA team championships (1997, '99, 2003, '04, '05, '06, '07) and five women's NCAA team championships (2002, '03, '04, '06, '07). He amassed 17 SEC titles (13 men's, four women's) while at Auburn. Durden was an assistant coach on Marsh's Auburn staff from 2000-05, helping the Tiger men's and women's teams to six national championships during that span.

A native of Miami, Florida, Marsh has coached more than 60 Olympians from 20-plus countries. His swimmers have combined to win 89 individual NCAA titles and 277 individual SEC titles. He was also the head coach at UC San Diego from 2017-19, and most recently led the LA Current of the International Swimming League (ISL) during the 2021 season.

Marsh earned his degree in business administration in 1981 from Auburn, where he was a five-time All-American backstroker.

Head Coach

Senior/Senior Elite/High Performance

Bradford Hancock has been the Head Coach of CSTE since moving to San Diego, CA from Raleigh, NC in May of 2023. Bradford currently coaches the Senior, Senior Elite, and High Performance groups in Coronado and La Jolla. As a coach, he puts great emphasis on creating aerobically conditioned and technically proficient athletes that are able to take their next steps to collegiate and professional levels.

Coach Bradford has coached his swimmers to 15 state records and over 50 Top-30 rankings nationally. His swimmers have qualified or finaled at competitions at the Sectionals, Zones, US Para Nationals, Futures, Winter Junior Nationals, Open Water Junior Nationals, NCSA Junior Nationals, Junior World Championship, and World Championship levels. He has had 25+ swimmers earn over 130 individual top 8 finishes at their respective LSC Championships, including 10 different State Champions. Bradford has been named to the ASCA Top 50 Age Group Coaches in the US list, NC Zones/Select Camp/IMX Camp teams as an assistant coach, and has served on various LSC taskforces.

Before coaching, Bradford was a 4x NCAA National Champion in Division II Swimming at Queens University of Charlotte (2015-18), where he swam the 50 Free, 100 Free, and 100 Butterfly. He was a 3x All-American and a Presidential Scholar. Bradford graduated from Queens University in 2018 with a B.S. in Biology with a Pre-Med minor. He grew up in Newport News, VA, where he lived with his Mom, Stephanie, his Dad, Mark, and dog/brother Sonny.

Assistant Coach

Gold - North

I am Coach Cassie and I was a competitive swimmer for 13 years. Growing up in Austin, TX I swam for the Round Rock Dolphins, Aquatex and Round Rock HS swim team, which gave me some of the best years and made me fall in love with the sport. I was fortunate enough to continue swimming in college, as I swam for the University of the Incarnate Word and San Diego State University. My primary strokes were butterfly and freestyle.

As a swimmer who really enjoyed my experience growing up with amazing teammates, coaches, and traveling opportunities, I knew I wanted to give back to my community. I have been coaching for the past 7 years, including a wide range of age groups. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to coach for the Round Rock Dolphins summer league team for 5 seasons, the University City HS team for 3 seasons and the San Diego State University swim team for 1 season, along with giving several private swim lessons during the summer seasons. I look forward to helping my swimmers reach their goals while having fun doing so! Go CSTE!

Assistant Coach

Bronze - North

As a long-time swimmer and educator, Stephanie has a background in both academics and aquatics. She has worn many hats in her professional journey from academic researcher and adjunct professor to biotech entrepreneur focusing on cancer genetics and improving outcomes for patients with complex diseases. Amidst these endeavors, Stephanie’s passion for aquatics remained a constant thread in her life. Originating when she moved to San Diego in 1992 and was introduced to surfing, which swiftly evolved into her sport of choice, which hit a high point in 1999, when she became a surf instructor at Surf Diva, where her passion for coaching and teaching emerged. Concurrently, while pursuing a PhD at UCSD, she immersed herself into swimming through the adult Masters program, and eventually started competing recreationally in triathlons. Her best personal record in the 100 Freestyle is 1:27, showcasing her journey of starting Masters swimming later in life without a background in competitive swimming growing up.

Stephanie came into swim coaching while taking a break from her industry. Her family is heavily involved in water sports, with both her children on competitive swim and water polo teams. Being a long-time swimmer, swim parent and meet referee the transition to coaching was a great fit. She started coaching her Masters team, which then led to supporting the facility by obtaining lifeguard certification. She also teaches private lessons teaching young kids age 4 and up. Stephanie finds coaching fulfilling and is grateful for the chance to pursue her passions and help to make a positive impact in the world of aquatics. 

Assistant Coach

Seasonal Groups - North

Administration

Safe Sport/Program Oversight

Program Mentor

High Performance

For 30 years, Linn has been extolling wisdom and winning championships. At Eastern Michigan. Linn guided the men's program to 24 Mid-American Conference Championships, including eight in a row from 1988-1996.

Linn was the recipient of the 2018 National Collegiate and Scholastic Trophy from the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA). The trophy is the highest honor from the organization and is presented annually to an individual or organization, which in the estimation of the recipient’s peers, has contributed in an outstanding way to swimming as a competitive sport and healthful recreational activity.

During that time, Eastern Michigan posted a 204-63 dual meet record (.764 winning percentage) and a dominate 119-7 mark against MAC opponents (.944 winning percentage). For more than 19 seasons, the Eagles did not lose a MAC dual meet as the streak grew to as many as 72 before it was snapped during the 2016-17 campaign. Furthermore, EMU currently holds the league all-time record in 10 of the MAC's 22 regular season events and 11 of the MAC Championship records.

On the women’s side, Linn took over for the 2004-05 season and has led the Eagles to a 96-38-1 mark and a 58-23 conference tally in 14 seasons. He was selected 2006 MAC Women's Coach of the Year when he led EMU to the program's first swimming title in 2005-06. A year later saw the Eagles capture the 2006-07 conference championship with a 6-1 conference mark. In doing so, he became the only coach to win both men’s and women’s team championships in the same year.

The third-longest tenured head coach in EMU history behind former track & field coach Bob Parks (33 years) and women's gymnastics' Steve Wilce (32 years), Linn has nurtured the careers of dozens of coaches.

Linn's history with Eastern started much earlier, however, as a swimmer helping the Eagles to a pair of NAIA team titles in 1970 and 1971 and the 1972 NCAA Division II Championship. 

Linn returned to EMU in 1988 after leading Upper Arlington (Ohio) High School to three consecutive state championships, along with six straight district titles, while developing 32 individual district champions and eight individual state champions. He was also president of the Ohio High School Swimming Coaches Association in 1987-88. He was named Coach of the Year in the Ohio prep ranks in 1985, 1986, and 1987.

Prior to taking over at Upper Arlington, Linn coached at Shaker Heights (Ohio) High School from 1976-82 where he led the swimmers to their first league championship in 20 years. He was named Northeast Ohio Coach of the Year in 1981 and 1982. In 2002, Linn was elected to the Ohio High School Swimming Coaches Hall of Fame.

Linn attended Eastern Michigan University from 1969-74 and received a bachelor’s of science degree with a double major in mathematics and biology. He was inducted into the E-Club Athletic Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2006.

Associate Head Coach

Billing and Account Management + Senior Assistant / Gold - South

Jaycee Fraser has been an Assistant Senior Coach on CSTE since moving to San Diego, CA from Federal Way, WA in April 2023. Jaycee is now currently an Associate Head Coach, where he works with Seniors in both La Jolla and Coronado. In addition, he also provides guidance and on-deck support for our Age Group programs. As a coach, Jaycee has an emphasis on great work ethic, coupled with a technical proficiency that will create success in not only swimming but outside of the pool as well.

Previously, Coach Jaycee has come from a gold medal club (Seattle Metro Aquatic Club), which has a long history of successful coaches and swimmers, contributing to his heavy emphasis on efficient work ethic. Jaycee worked on the age group side, using the time to improve his skills on the pool deck and create a healthy environment of hard work and team morale. He has also been a Head Coach at the high school level, leading to back-to-back top 15 finishes at State in his two years at Stadium High School. 

Before becoming a coach, Jaycee was a multi-sport athlete, competing in Swim, Soccer, Track, and Basketball. During his time as a High School swimmer, Jaycee competed as a state-level athlete, paired alongside his teammates in all 3 relays at the High School level. Coach Jaycee grew up in Federal Way, Washington, where he lived with his Mom, Tina, Dad, Jeff, and 3 siblings, Jordan, Kodee, and Mari.

Assistant Coach

Silver - South

Tasi Limtiaco was born on the outer island of Micronesia called Polowat. At the age of 5 he moved to Guam where he took up swimming at the tender age of 6. During his high-school career Coach Tasi established several new age group records as well as national records for his country. Coach Tasi attended Yamanashi Gakuin University a division 1 University famous for their athletics throughout Japan. After graduating Coach Tasi received a scholarship from World Aquatics(formerly known as FINA) to trian in Thailand under the FINA Developmental Program where he trained along side several athletes across the world for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. Coach Tasi recently moved to San Diego in pursuit of training for the Paris 2024 Olympics and expanding his coaching knowledge. 

Coach Tasi started coaching age group swimmers voluntarily for Tsunami swim club throughout his high-school career and then professionally for two years after finishing college.

Coach Tasi's philosophy on coaching is to develop a good technical aspect and a disciplined mindset to be able to push yourself to your limit while also having a passion for what you do. 

Assistant Coach

Bronze - South

Business Manager

Strategic Development

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