The Kalani High School Junior Varsity Swim & Dive program is designed to help developing student-athletes strengthen their skills, build confidence, and prepare for success at the varsity level. Through structured training in stroke technique, endurance, diving fundamentals, and race strategy, athletes learn the importance of discipline, consistency, and teamwork in and out of the pool.
Emphasizing growth and improvement, the JV program provides a supportive environment where swimmers and divers refine their form, gain competitive experience, and develop a strong foundation in sportsmanship and commitment. The ultimate goal is to prepare each athlete to advance to the next level of competition—ready to represent Kalani with pride and excellence. GO FALCONS!
Head Coach: Victoria Ruelas
Email: bswimming@kalanihs.org
Biography: Coach Victoria Ruelas returned to the Kalani Swimming program in 2023, having first taken over as head coach in 2017. Her previous tenure was highly successful, seeing the boys' teams win back-to-back OIA Championships (2018, 2019) and the girls' team win in 2020. Born and raised in Southern California, she was a letter winner in three sports in high school and a former professional baseball and softball player for the US National Baseball team (2001). Her coaching philosophy centers on the appreciation of a full effort and a positive attitude, and she is also available to assist student-athletes in the classroom and in pursuing higher education.
Assistant Coaches
Sherri Barrett
George Sumida
