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: Sherri Barrett
Email: gswimming@kalanihs.org
Biography: Coach Sherri Barrett is a proud 2001 Kalani alumna who returned to her alma mater to lead the Swimming and Diving program in 2022 and the Water Polo program in 2025. Her extensive coaching career spans over two decades, beginning in 2000 with the Lokahi Ho'au swim club. Coach Barrett has since held coaching positions for multiple programs, including leading Kalani Swimming (2006–2007), McKinley Water Polo (2007), Kaiser Swimming and Water Polo (2007–2012), and Farrington Swimming and Water Polo (2014–2024). Her philosophy emphasizes hard work, dedication, and mutual respect, with the goal of helping student-athletes improve their skills and grow as leaders.
Assistant Coaches
Victoria Ruelas
George Sumida
