Q: Where were you born and how long did you live there?
A: I was born in Israel and moved to California to go to College.
Q: Did you swim competitively as a child?
A: I swam competitively until I was 12 and then I started playing water polo.
Q: Did you have any other sports/hobbies that you did a lot as a child?
A: In addition to aquatics, swimming and then water polo, I played basketball. My basketball career ended when I figured out that that sport requires strong vertical jumping skills.
Q: When did you move to the Lamorinda area?
A: I have been around the Lamorinda area since I moved to Berkeley to go to college.
Q: How long have you been the pool manager at OPP?
A: I have been the pool manager since 2019. This is my 6th year.
Q: What exactly does the pool manager do at OPP?
A: I make sure that all aspects of the pool operations run smoothly; and serve as the first communication channel for every questions/comments the fantastic OPP members might have. I also assist the swim team with its back office operation, lessons and the OPP Learn To Swim Program.
Q: Do you have any family members that are on the swim team and/or attend OPP regularly?
A: My oldest daughter has been on the OPP swim team for the past 5 years. She loves the meets and OPP spirit!
Q: Do you have any other jobs or hobbies that you regularly do these days?
A: Yes. In addition to my duties at OPP I run a boutique fitness program called Dads Polo and I also coach a youth water polo team.
Q: Do you have any suggestions or messages that you'd love for all the families at OPP to hear--in just a few sentences or less?
A: OPP is a fantastic pool with a great membership base. The lifeguards, Brad Allen--the swim team head coach--and I work closely together to make sure we will have another fun and productive year.
Q: Is there anyone that you'd like to give a special hello to in this message?
A: Yes. I would like to thank all the OPP Board members for everything they do for the pool.
