Swimming

Coaches

Head coach: Simon Cassidy

Assistant coaches: Laura Reynolds, Eddie Simonin

2021/2022 Season Schedule

Legend: Postponed Cancelled/Season Over

Date	Opponent	Location	Dismissal	Departure	Start	Results
Sat 3/12	Small Schools Invite	Sacred Heart Prep			9:00am
Wed 3/16	WBAL #1B	Home: Menlo - Swimming Pool	2:45pm		4:00pm
Thu 3/24	WBAL #2A	Castilleja	2:30pm	2:45pm	4:00pm
Wed 3/30	WBAL #3B	Sacred Heart Prep	2:35pm	2:50pm	4:00pm
Wed 4/6	WBAL #4	Sacred Heart Prep	2:35pm	2:50pm	4:00pm
Wed 4/20	SHP	Sacred Heart Prep	2:20pm		3:30pm
Fri 4/29	WBAL Championships	Sacred Heart Prep	2:35pm	2:50pm	4:00pm	Boys 2nd; Girls 3rd
Fri 5/6	CCS Trials	Santa Clara Swim Center	11:15am	11:30am	2:00pm
Sat 5/7	CCS Finals	Santa Clara Swim Center		11:30am	1:30pm

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About the Team

Menlo School swim teams have seen growth every season and continue to thrive in league competition and send swimmers to CCS. This season, Menlo had its first swimmer compete in the state meet and a diver qualified for CCS. The boys’ team won five consecutive Peninsula Athletic League titles from 2003 to 2007. In the boys’ inaugural season in the West Bay Athletic League in 2009, they won the league championship. The girls own two long league-win streaks: from 1986 to 1994 and from 1996 to 2006. Both teams now compete in the WBAL. The Knights consistently qualify 10 or more swimmers to compete in a range of CCS Championships events.

About the Coach

Simon Cassidy (first year)

Simon Cassidy, swim coach Cassidy has coached age group, masters swimming and triathletes, with coaching experience in the United States, Canada and Australia. He was most recently head track and field coach at Eastside College Prep, where he had been part of the coaching staff since 2015. He oversaw all aspects of the program, including coaching discus and shot put.

As a professional triathlete and student-athlete, Cassidy represented Canada on the World Cup circuit, racing in 13 countries. He was a three-time, top 20 finisher at Olympic distance world championships. He holds a bachelors from the University of British Columbia and a master’s from Canada’s Ivey School of Business. He recently retired from a career in trading and investment management.

Meet Menlo

<div class="lw_blurbs_title">King Christian</div><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><em>Assistant Middle School Athletic Director</em></p><p> King Christian loves the game. And he also loves working with students off the field, helping them develop confidence and maturity.</p><ul><li><a href="/academics/athletics.php">Middle School Athletics</a></li></ul><p><picture class="lw_image lw_image700 lw_align_left lw_column_width_full"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/1000/height/1274/700_king_christian.rev.1375915714.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/1000/height/1274/700_king_christian.rev.1375915714.jpg 1x"/> <img width="1000" height="1274" alt="King Christian, Middle School Athletics" src="/live/image/gid/4/width/1000/height/1274/700_king_christian.rev.1375915714.jpg" data-max-w="1295" data-max-h="1650"/> </picture> </p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title">A Sea of Spirit</div><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><strong>Menlo students love to wear the blue and gold.</strong> The Sea of Gold club organizes fan buses to games—and performances—choreographs cheers, and makes sure everyone knows the words to our fight song, “Go, Go, Go Menlo!”</p><p><picture class="lw_image lw_image11865 lw_align_left"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/459/11865_sea-of-gold-2018_3.rev.1540216873.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/459/11865_sea-of-gold-2018_3.rev.1540216873.webp 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/459/11865_sea-of-gold-2018_3.rev.1540216873.jpg 2x"/> <img width="611" height="459" alt="Menlo Sea of Gold" src="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/459/11865_sea-of-gold-2018_3.rev.1540216873.jpg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/459/11865_sea-of-gold-2018_3.rev.1540216873.jpg 2x" data-max-w="1817" data-max-h="1365" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title">Menlo’s Learning Lab</div><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p> We help all of our students learn best, so they can be their best. Our Academic and Learning Support Program provides support and guidance at all levels, from drop-in, faculty-led help sessions; to math and writing centers; to one-on-one sustained study skills coaching; to Student Success Plans to support those with diagnosed learning differences. <a href="/academics/academic-support.php">Learn more.</a></p><p><picture class="lw_image lw_image13671 lw_align_left"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/593/13671_meet-learning-lab-2019_3.rev.1568826192.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/593/13671_meet-learning-lab-2019_3.rev.1568826192.jpg 1x"/> <img width="611" height="593" alt="John Norris provides academic support in Menlo's learning lab" data-caption="John Norris provides academic support in Menlo’s learning lab" src="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/593/13671_meet-learning-lab-2019_3.rev.1568826192.jpg" data-max-w="1218" data-max-h="1183" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title">Making the Play</div><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><strong>Flag football.</strong> It’s a favorite Middle School sport to play–and watch. These guys work hard!</p><ul><li><a href="/athletics/about-menlo-athletics.php">Menlo Athletics</a></li></ul><p> </p><p><picture class="lw_image lw_image3633 lw_align_left lw_column_width_full"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/1000/height/818/crop/1/src_region/0,415,1800,1888/3633_ms_flag_football_1.rev.1441313308.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/1000/height/818/crop/1/src_region/0,415,1800,1888/3633_ms_flag_football_1.rev.1441313308.jpg 1x"/> <img width="1000" height="818" alt="Middle School flag football player" src="/live/image/gid/4/width/1000/height/818/crop/1/src_region/0,415,1800,1888/3633_ms_flag_football_1.rev.1441313308.jpg" data-max-w="1800" data-max-h="1888"/> </picture> </p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title">Menlo Moustache</div><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><strong>Injecting a little fun into the day.</strong> In the Middle School, the facial hair came out when Student Council declared it to be Moustache Day.</p><p><picture class="lw_image lw_image1511 lw_align_left lw_column_width_full"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/1000/height/662/crop/1/src_region/46,230,1567,1237/1511_mustache_clipped_rev_2.rev.1381878101.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/1000/height/662/crop/1/src_region/46,230,1567,1237/1511_mustache_clipped_rev_2.rev.1381878101.jpeg 1x"/> <img width="1000" height="662" alt="Moustache Day at the Middle School" src="/live/image/gid/4/width/1000/height/662/crop/1/src_region/46,230,1567,1237/1511_mustache_clipped_rev_2.rev.1381878101.jpeg" data-max-w="1650" data-max-h="1237"/> </picture> </p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title">Wacky Wednesday</div><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><strong>Let’s get wacky!</strong> During spirit week, students show their wacky sides with wild socks, tutus, boas, fun hats, and other accessories.</p><p><picture class="lw_image lw_image11723 lw_align_left"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/678/11723_meet-wacky-wednesday.rev.1536773363.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/678/11723_meet-wacky-wednesday.rev.1536773363.webp 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/678/11723_meet-wacky-wednesday.rev.1536773363.jpg 2x"/> <img width="611" height="678" alt="Students dress for Wacky Wednesday during Spirit Week." src="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/678/11723_meet-wacky-wednesday.rev.1536773363.jpg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/678/11723_meet-wacky-wednesday.rev.1536773363.jpg 2x" data-max-w="1670" data-max-h="1853" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title">Playing Our Song</div><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><strong>The joy of music.</strong> The Upper School Orchestra rehearsals are a lot of fun and the performances are beautiful.</p><ul><li><a href="/arts/orchestra.php">Upper School Orchestra</a></li></ul><p> </p><p><picture class="lw_image lw_image11690 lw_align_left"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/507/11690_meet-orchestra.rev.1536769873.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/507/11690_meet-orchestra.rev.1536769873.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/4/width/611/height/507/11690_meet-orchestra.rev.1536769873.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/507/11690_meet-orchestra.rev.1536769873.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/4/width/611/height/507/11690_meet-orchestra.rev.1536769873.jpg 3x"/> <img width="611" height="507" alt="Menlo School Orchestra" src="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/507/11690_meet-orchestra.rev.1536769873.jpg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/507/11690_meet-orchestra.rev.1536769873.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/4/width/611/height/507/11690_meet-orchestra.rev.1536769873.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2048" data-max-h="1701" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title">A Supportive Community</div><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p> At the center of Menlo’s mission is a deep commitment to the development and welfare of each student. Menlo’s school counselors are available to support students in a relaxed, confidential atmosphere. <a href="/experience/student-teacher-connection.php">Learn more.</a> </p><p><picture class="lw_image lw_image13575 lw_align_left"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/506/13575_meet-student-support-crop-2019.rev.1566926015.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/506/13575_meet-student-support-crop-2019.rev.1566926015.webp 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/506/13575_meet-student-support-crop-2019.rev.1566926015.jpg 2x"/> <img width="611" height="506" alt="Upper School Counselors Tracy Bianchi and Jake Fauver" src="/live/image/gid/4/width/611/height/506/13575_meet-student-support-crop-2019.rev.1566926015.jpg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/4/width/611/height/506/13575_meet-student-support-crop-2019.rev.1566926015.jpg 2x" data-max-w="1508" data-max-h="1249" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p></div>
<div class="lw_blurbs_title">Robotics Club</div><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><p><strong>No one could’ve predicted what happened next.</strong> What started in the basement with a crate of tennis balls is now one of our centerpiece labs…<a href="/live/news/112-robotics">Read more</a>.</p><p><picture class="lw_image lw_image78 lw_align_none"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/511/height/724/78_cutoutrobotics.rev.1375306722.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/4/width/511/height/724/78_cutoutrobotics.rev.1375306722.jpg 1x"/> <img width="511" height="724" alt="Robotics Club" src="/live/image/gid/4/width/511/height/724/78_cutoutrobotics.rev.1375306722.jpg" data-max-w="511" data-max-h="724" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </p></div>