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Head Coach
Donald Walker, Ed.D.
Dr. Walker is the Head Coach of Alamo Area Aquatic Association's downtown location and, a lecturer in Psychology at the University of the Incarnate Word. He is the former Head Coach of Alamo Heights High School where he led the Mules to a 2014 Girls State Championship, 2017 Girls Runner-Up spot and, four top ten finishes at the UIL High School State Meet during his six year tenure. He was named San Antonio Express News Girls Coach of the Year in 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018. In addition, he is the recipient of the 2014 NFHS Girls Texas State Coach of the Year and, 2014 TISCA Texas State Girls Coach of the Year. At the club level he has coached at all levels from novice to Olympic Trials. Dr. Walker earned his Bachelor's Degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Master's Degree from the University of The Incarnate Word and, Doctoral Degree from Texas A&M University at College Station. He is a three-time NCAA Division ll All-American and, two time NAIA All-American. Dr. Walker is the recipient of the 2021 TISCA Theron Pickle Lifetime Achievement Award and, 2018 USA Swimming Life Membership Award.
Head Age Group Coach
Rusty Ives
Rusty Ives is a graduate of University of Texas at San Antonio and from Highlands High School. Coach Rusty competed as a Varsity swimmer for the Highlands Owls and has coached swimmers who have earned numerous honors. His swimmers have qualified for All State Honors, Sectionals and Texas Age-Group State Championships. In addition to being the Head Age Group Coach for the San Antonio Nadadores, Rusty serves as Head Swimming Coach of Incarnate Word High School.
Novice Coaches
Julie Austin
Coach Julie is Head Novice Coach. She is WSI Instructor certified and has taught swim lessons for over ten years. Coach Julie was a varsity swimmer and water polo player for Edison High School.
For more information about the Nadadores and how to register please reach out to Coach Walker at [email protected].
