Our Swim Club

Due to the Lahaina Fire that devastated our community on August 8th, many of our coaches and swimmers lost their homes. We ask the swimming community around the country and the world to support Lahaina swimmers and coaches who lost everything. All donations will go to Lahaina Swim Club displaced families and coaches.

Buy an Aloha Cap, All Proceeds go our club: Aloha Spirit Swim Cap Fundraiser

Our GoFundMe page: https://gofund.me/ef64fec3

Our Venmo: @lahainaswimclub

Lahaina Swim Club originated in 1992 when a group of Lahaina parents came together with the aim of establishing a nurturing swimming program for their young children. Since its humble beginnings, our club has flourished into a recognized and competitive organization endorsed by the USA Swimming. Boasting a membership of over 100 dedicated swimmers, including several Maui record holders and Hawaii State champions, Lahaina Swim Club has become synonymous with excellence in the sport.

Remarkably, many of our former members have gone on to receive athletic scholarships, allowing them to continue their swimming journey well into adulthood. This testament to their skill and dedication is a source of great pride for our club. Interestingly, among our coaching staff, we are fortunate to have coaches Alicia and Jack, who both have a personal connection to Lahaina Swim Club. They were once young swimmers themselves, benefitting from the program's guidance and support, and now they impart their knowledge and expertise to the next generation of aspiring athletes.

Through our commitment to fostering a positive and competitive environment, Lahaina Swim Club remains dedicated to nurturing young swimmers, helping them reach their full potential, and instilling lifelong values of discipline and perseverance.

We practice at the Lahaina Aquatic Center.

Our Mailing Address is Lahaina Swim Club, PO Box 432, Lahaina, HI 96767

Our Coaches

Tom Popdan
Tom Popdan
Head Coach
This is Coach Tom's 40th year coaching swimming! He started coaching Lahainaluna swim team in 1995 and Lahaina Swim Club in 1996. He has an extensive background in competitive swimming. Coach Tom…
Jen Wiseman
Jen Wiseman
Coach
Coach Jen's beginnings were as a member of her high school swimming and sailing team. Ocean racing is what led her to the Islands and eventually making Maui her permanent home. Once she settled in…
Ericka Gaastra
Ericka Gaastra
Coach
Coach Ericka's involvement with the Lahaina Swim Club dates back to 2004, the year her sons joined the team. Under the mentorship of coach Tom Popdan, she has served as a USA Swimming Coach since…
Gabby Lindblad
Gabby Lindblad
Coach
Coach Gabby started her swimming journey at the age of 4 in Seattle, Washington. She swam for the local summer recreation team and eventually started swimming year-round on KING Aquatic Club. Coach…
Jack Pope
Jack Pope
Coach
Coach Jack began his swimming career under Coach Tom at Lahaina Swim Club when he was 8 years old. He swam competitively for Lahainaluna High School, winning state championships in the 200 and 500…
Ryan Martines
Ryan Martines
Coach
A competitive swimmer at Concordia University where he majors in Kinesiology / Fitness and Wellness, Coach Ryan has been an assistant coach for the junior varsity girls swim team at University High…
Alicia Wintermeyer
Alicia Wintermeyer
Coach
Coach Alicia swims competitively for Concordia University where she is a swim team captain. Previously an athletic standout at both Lahaina Swim Club and Lahainaluna High School where she was team…