David Tambuwun on Building up San Ramon Valley Aquatics: “I just hope the kids can keep believing”

2026 Sacramento Pro Series

Video captured by Ahmad Zeid, Big Friendly Swim Podcast. 

In August of 2024, David Tambuwun took over as the head coach of San Ramon Valley Aquatics (SRVA). He started his coaching career in 1994 and has built up an immense resume coaching in California. Now at SRVA, he is working toward building up the small club from the city-wide lessons program to performing on the national stage.

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Coach Winner
19 days ago

As a swimmer that had the privilege to swim under Coach Tambuwan during my high school days… he is one of the very best! Not only in mechanical skill but also amazing temperament! SRVA is super lucky to have Coach Tambuwan!

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benn4life
20 days ago

David is doing a great job at SRVA. You can really feel the energy he’s infused into a dormant program. Top colleges are noticing and stopping by for scouting visits. Over a hundred team records have been broken in the last year, with a significant number of them dating back to the 90s. He’s a great head coach.

Cheeky Boy
20 days ago

I like the shape of his head

(G)olden Bear
20 days ago

Real ones know Richard Thornton was producing nationally-ranked swimmers 30+ years ago…

D_halas
Reply to  (G)olden Bear
20 days ago

Yes he was! Rich was an absolute legend and a tremendous coach. As an SRVA alum proud of what David has been able to continue and congrats to the kids

pete kennedy
Reply to  (G)olden Bear
3 days ago

Thorton was one of Americas finest coaches in his era.

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