The Kalani High School Varsity Swim & Dive program represents the pinnacle of competitive aquatic performance at Kalani. Designed for student-athletes with prior competitive experience—particularly those involved in year-round or club swimming—the program emphasizes advanced technical skills, race strategy, and physical conditioning.
Under the guidance of experienced coaches, athletes refine all four competitive strokes, enhance starts and turns, and develop mental toughness to excel in championship-level meets. The program values dedication, teamwork, and continuous improvement, providing swimmers and divers with opportunities to compete against top-tier talent across the OIA and beyond.
Through rigorous training and a commitment to excellence, Falcon swimmers and divers proudly uphold Kalani’s tradition of discipline, sportsmanship, and achievement—both in the pool and in the classroom. 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
