Our Mission
To build strong, accountable swimmers who thrive together, embrace responsibility, and pursue swimming for life — growing in skill, character, and community and have FUN doing so!
Our Core Values
Swim Strong
Effort – Give your best in every practice and race.
Resilience – Push through challenges and setbacks with determination.
Courage – Take risks, try new skills, and face tough competition.
Swim Together
Teamwork – Support and encourage your teammates.
Communication – Share feedback and listen actively.
Empathy – Understand and care for your teammates’ experiences.
Own It
Accountability – Take responsibility for actions and effort.
Self-Motivation – Drive your own improvement.
Leadership – Inspire others through example, regardless of age or role.
Swim for Life
Lifelong Learning – Continuously grow in skill, knowledge, and character.
Community – Engage with and contribute to the swimming family.
Humble Success – Celebrate achievements while remaining grounded and respectful.
Meet Our Coaches!
Christian Watts
Head Coach
cwatts@claremontclub.com
Hello Swim Families,
I started swimming competitively at five years old for the Exeter Eels Swim Team. Upon reaching high school, I joined a club swim team and the high school team. I was on the varsity swim team and varsity water polo teams throughout high school, and then swam one year at College of the Sequoias. My best swimming events were the 50 free, 100 free, 100 breast, and 200 I.M. My greatest achievements were an AAAA time standard in the 50 free with a time of 20.89 seconds and an AAA time standard in the 100 free with a time of 46.77 seconds.
My experience includes two years of Rescue Swimming in the U.S. Navy, four years of lifeguarding, and 5 years of coaching with 1 year as a head coach. I am a USA Swimming certified coach and ASCA Level 2 coach.
My education background includes a Master's in Criminology, Bachelor's in Sociology and Criminal Justice, and Associate's in Criminal Justice. I had the honor of working for the federal government for a couple years following college, but have decided to follow my true passion as a swim coach.
My goals for this team include: half the team attending Junior Olympics, half of the Senior group qualifying for Sectionals, and 10 Seniors with Futures cuts.
Megan Gray
Age Group Coach
mgray@claremontclub.com
Andrew Ramallo
Age Group Coach
AJRamallo2025@outlook.com
This coach is awesome!
Sam Limon
Assistant Head Coach
slimon@claremontclub.com
This coach is awesome!
Madison Thom
Age Group Coach
mthom@claremontclub.com
Aniela Sabadin
Age Group Coach
asabadin1234@gmail.com
This coach is awesome!